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Cree Research (CREE) shares jumped friday on rumors that the company might be acquired.
The web site TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports that there is "unconfirmed chatter" about a possible takeover bid from General Electric (GE). Triangle Business Journal reports today that both G.E. and Philips have previously been rumored to be interested in Cree, a maker of light-emitting diodes used for household lighting products, among other things. Now you know. Tuesday, I am going to get me some.
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