Nasdaq OMX Group Inc NDAQ.Q is preparing an offer for NYSE Euronext (NYX.N) and the bid could come as early as Tuesday, CNBC reported on Monday. Earlier on Monday, deal publication DealReporter reported that Nasdaq is advanced talks with lenders about funding a hostile bid. Shares of NYSE Euronext rose 5 percent to $36.74 in afternoon trading. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters last month that Nasdaq was exploring options that include teaming up with a partner on a rival bid for NYSE Euronext. [ID:nN22296944]
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