Speculation is swirling on the Street that Schneider Electric is considering a generous bid to acquire Tyco.
According to published reports, the offer could be as high as $63/ share.
However talk is cheap and Tyco stock is not. How should you position?
Rather than place your bets outright, Mike Khouw of Cantor Fitzgerald suggests the following options trade.
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