Replies to post #2178 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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CLF quiz: Insofar as the acquisition of Consolidated Thompson is an all-cash deal, why did CLF seek approval by Consolidated Thompson’s shareholders rather than simply launching a tender offer?

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CLF, +630% since the bear-market bottom in Mar 2009, has risen the 12th most of any stock on a major exchange during the 2-year period:

http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2011/03/02/whoa-30-biggest-sp-stock-moves-off-march-2009-bottom