Friday, June 22, 2007

UPDATE 1-Macy's shares rise on takeover talk

(Reuters) - CHICAGO, June 22 - Shares of Macy's Inc.
rose as much as 10 percent on Friday and its options volume
surged on speculation that the retailer, whose same-store sales
have been disappointing in recent months, was ripe for a
takeover.




The company's shares jumped to $43.11, before closing up
$2.56, or 7 percent, at $41.43 in very active trading on the
New York Stock Exchange.


Read more at Reuters.com Mergers News

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