The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Wednesday: ** Biogen Idec is to take full ownership of blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri after agreeing to pay Irish partner Elan $3.25 billion plus future royalties on sales of the drug.** Silver Wheaton Corp said late on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Brazil's Vale SA to acquire a share of the gold produced at some of the mines owned by the diversified mining giant in Brazil and Canada for $1.9 billion in cash, and 10 million warrants.
Biogen Idec Inc. (Biogen Idec) is a global biotechnology company. Shares of BIIB remained unchanged at $157.36. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $114.53 and as high as $158.39. On average, 1299780 shares of BIIB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Silver Wheaton Corp. (Silver Wheaton) is a mining company, which generates its revenue primarily from the sale of silver. Shares of SLW remained unchanged at $36.24. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $22.94 and as high as $41.30. On average, 3205080 shares of SLW exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Silver Wheaton Corp. (Silver Wheaton) is a mining company, which generates its revenue primarily from the sale of silver. Shares of SLW traded higher by 0.45% or $0.16/share to $36.11. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $23.11 and as high as $41.18. On average, 1018690 shares of SLW.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1045207.
Vale SA (Vale) is a Brazil-based metals and mining company. Shares of VALE remained unchanged at $19.85. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $15.77 and as high as $26.72. On average, 15061200 shares of VALE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
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