Dow Chemical Shares Spike After EU Resumes Evaluation

Dow Chemical rose more than 10% Monday after EU officials resumed their investigation into the company's proposed $130 million merger with DuPont.
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Dow Chemical (DOW) - Get Report shares were higher Monday after they saw their rating increased to BUY from HOLD by Citi after EU regulators resumed their investigation into the the company's proposed $130 billion merger with DuPont (DD) - Get Report . EU regulators will now decide whether to approve the merger by February 6. The EU had suspended its investigation into the tie up due to what it said was a lack of significant information provided by the companies. Dow and DuPont shares were both higher Monday.

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