Merger Buzz Boosts Shares Of India's Troubled Fortis
Executive Summary
Shares of Indian hospital chain Fortis Healthcare have risen some 16% in the past month, fuelled by investor hopes of a takeover battle for the financially troubled company. US hedge fund Elliott Management is now said to have entered the fray and be buying up stock.
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