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IHS Inc. (IHS) Rose Sharply After Acquisition

IHS Inc. (IHS) announced Monday morning that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire R.L. Polk & Co. in a $1.4 billion transaction.

IHS gapped open sharply higher Monday, but traded in a range for the majority of the session. The stock finished up by 3.05 at $109.99 on above average volume. IHS closed challenging resistance, trading at a 2 1/2 month high.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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