Dow Closes in on 17,000; Tyson to Purchase Hillshire Brands

All three main indices in the U.S. finished up today, with the Dow approaching 17,000. After weeks of fighting for Hillshire Brands (HSH) it seems like Tyson’s (TSN) has won with a bid of $8.5 billion. Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) withdrew its previous bid for Hillshire on Monday. Family Dollar (FDO) announced approval for a “poison Read the full article... Read the rest of Dow Closes in on 17,000; Tyson to Purchase Hillshire Brands at InvestorGuide.com .