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All too often, the media and investors merely speculate about potential takeovers and start rumors. I, on the other hand, prefer to contemplate what would make a nice corporate match in a Yenta the Matchmaker-type way.
Here is my list of five mergers and acquisitions that make sense to me -- with the reasons why, and the reasons why they might not happen:
1. Sears Holdings (SHLD Quote) to acquire warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ Quote). ...
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