• Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) announced plans to acquire Infineon’s wireless chip unit for $1.4 billion
 
• Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ) has rejected Sanofi-Aventis’ (NYSE:SNY) $18.5 billion, of $69 per share, all-cash offer for the company

• Reports say Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) is interested in buying Skype from an investor group including eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY)

• 3M (NYSE:MMM) is planning to acquire Cogent (NASDAQ:COGT) for $943 million, or $10.50 per share

• Susquehanna downgraded Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) to “neutral” from “buy”

 
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