Stock Futures Higher On M&A Action

Stock futures are higher today, benefiting from the unsolicited $39 billion takeover bid for PotashCorp (NYSE: POT) from BHP (NYSE: BHP). DJIA +53, Nasdaq 100 +11.50, S&P 500 +8.25.

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