Potash Corp (POT) Stock on Fire - BHP Billiton Offer to Jump?

Shares of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (POT) are up for the second straight day after the conpany received a buyout offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) on Tuesday. At this point, investors are speculating that another company will step up for a higher bid or BHP Billiton will raise their offer. Catharine Sterritt, a guest on CNBC, thinks Potash Corp may get taken over for $160 per share.

From BHP Billiton Website:

Response to Speculation About BHP Billiton and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan

BHP Billiton confirms that it has made an approach to Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PotashCorp) regarding a possible acquisition of PotashCorp at a price of US $130 per common share. To date the Board of PotashCorp has not agreed to engage in discussions.
BHP Billiton continues to review its options and will make a further announcement in due course.

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