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Shares of kitchen-equipment company Middleby surged after The Wall Street Journal reported an activist had built a stake in the company. The stock rose more than 12% in morning trading to about ...

Another European bank is in play, with Italy's Mediobanca fielding a surprise takeover offer from rival Monte dei Paschi. Shares in the target surged, while those in the bidder fell. Get the full stor ...