With high free cash flow yields, these stocks would be an attractive fit for an acquirer.
Leading economic indicators are also up. Global markets climb as Germany's Merkel backs the euro and the ECB. Apple hits a new high. Gap beats estimates, while Aeropostale misses. Marvell's results disappoint, and Groupon drops on a downgrade.
Sprint is upgraded to 'buy,' while Coca-Cola is downgraded to 'neutral.'
Japan reports weak growth, and Greece logs yet another quarter of contraction. Motorola Mobility will lay off 4,000 workers. Groupon posts earnings after the close.
Oracle is upgraded to 'outperform,' and Medivation is initiated with a 'buy.'
Sara Lee spins off coffee and tea business, and moves out of S&P 500.
The market gives back some of its earlier gains after Bernanke's testimony.
The news calls into question why the company recently acquired several beverage companies.
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