Benzinga's Volume Movers

Hittite Microwave HITT shares moved up 28.57% to $77.86. The volume of Hittite Microwave shares traded was 5177% higher than normal. Analog Devices ADI announced its plans to buy Hittite Microwave for $78 per share in cash. Idenix Pharmaceuticals IDIX shares rose 233.75% to $24.13. The volume of Idenix Pharmaceuticals shares traded was 4601% higher than normal. Merck MRK announced its plans to acquire Idenix for $24.50 per share in cash. The Hillshire Brands Company HSH shares climbed 4.97% to $61.85. The volume of Hillshire shares traded was 2502% higher than normal. Tyson Foods TSN announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to buy Hillshire for $63 per share in cash. Family Dollar Stores FDO surged 14.86% to $69.52. The volume of Family Dollar Stores shares traded 844% higher than normal. Carl Icahn disclosed a brand-new 9.39% stake in Family Dollar.