Google Inc was said to be in talks to acquire video-streaming service Twitch, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Sunday. Officials at Google and Twitch failed to comment on the matter.The report said the size of the deal could not be learned and discussions between the parties were at an early stage. In addition, the company was said to be looking at raising additional funding instead of selling itself.In September, Twitch raised $20 million in funding from Thrive Capital, WestSummit Capital and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, among other parties.
Google Inc. (Google), is a global technology company. Shares of GOOG traded higher by 0.13% or $0.65/share to $520.63. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $502.80 and as high as $604.83. On average, 2475440 shares of GOOG exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1481688.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers worldwide. Shares of TTWO traded higher by 1.49% or $0.28/share to $19.09. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.10 and as high as $22.41. On average, 2378610 shares of TTWO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2912714.
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