Description: Shares of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group rose 7% Friday on talk that the fast food chain could be taken over.

Source: CNNMoney.com

Date: 06/11/2010

Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/11/news/companies/wendys_acquisition_stock/index.htm

Questions for discussion:

• Do you think this merger is a good fit for these companies?
• What are the reasons given in the article that explains the likelihood of more mergers in the fast food industry?
• Why would share prices rise on speculative news reports of a merger?