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Shares of Varian Medical Systems are moving higher along with strong options activity amid takeover rumors.
VAR stock [VAR
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German technology conglomerate Siemens [SI
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Siemens is said to be working on a new oncology platform, and Varian could be a good fit as it trades at just half its 52-week high of $65.84.
Two independent sources say Siemens' offer could be in the neighborhood of $45 per share.
Disclosures:
I own VAR stock and options.
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More Diagnostic Equipment Makers:
Hologic [HOLX
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General Electric [GE
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Dentsply International [XRAY
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Jon 'DRJ' Najarian is a professional investor, CNBC contributor, and cofounder of OptionMonster.com.
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