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LinkedIn Corp (NYSE: LNKD) surged 47.10 percent to $192.81. The volume of LinkedIn shares traded was 867 percent higher than normal. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced Monday morning it has reached an agreement to acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share, or $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn's net cash.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (NASDAQ: SWHC) shares moved up 6.45 percent to $22.79. The volume of Smith & Wesson traded was 606 percent higher than normal. Smith & Wesson shares gained following Orlando shootings on Sunday. The shooting could result in a surge of gun sales to individuals looking to protect themselves.
Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) shares climbed 7.42 percent to $61.67. The volume of Sturm, Ruger & Company shares traded was 537 percent higher than normal. Sturm, Ruger rose following Orlando shootings on Sunday.
Science Applications International Corp (NYSE: SAIC) shares rose 4.52 percent to $59.91. The volume of Science Applications International shares traded was 240 percent higher than normal. SAIC reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter.
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