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What: Shares of network security expert Fortinet
So What: Rumor has it that IBM
Now What: The problem with rumors is that they sometimes become their own undoing. By juicing Fortinet's share price this high, an already-expensive stock suddenly becomes outright overpriced, which may scare IBM or other potential buyers away. Conversely, basing a buyout bid on earlier price levels might not convince shareholders to vote the deal through the acceptance stage. Whether or not you believe in this rumor, selling out now could be the best move available before the other shoe drops.
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