Markets End Higher, Netflix, Electronic Arts, Facebook in Spotlight

U.S. markets ended Monday's session in the green after Tyson Foods announced it would buy Hillshire Brands and Merck said it will acquire Idenix Pharmaceuticals for $3.85 Billion. Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings will retain both titles after shareholders voted against splitting the two roles. The NCAA says it reached a $20 million settlement with Electronic Arts over current and former bowl subdivision players and Division 1 men's basketball players whose likenesses were used in video games. Facebook's Instagram says it will start rolling out ads to users in Great Britain, Canada and Australia.