Babylon stock price rose 20% amid acquisition rumors

Digital health company Babylon’s stock price rose 20 percent Aug. 15 amid rumors of a coming acquisition.

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The sharp rise in stock price led to the New York Stock Exchange stopping trading of Babylon common stock. Babylon has not had any discussions with a potential acquirer, according to the Aug. 15 Babylon news release.

By the end of the day Aug. 15, the stock had fallen 5 percent as the company attempted to shut down the speculation, according to The Motley Fool.

The acquisition rumors come after Babylon reported strong second-quarter earnings.

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