MarketWatch digs into nine blank-check companies that could be on the cusp of making big moves. The write-ups are intended to be put on a watch list. They’re based, in part, on acquisition speculation. And just like rumors of a merger or buyout in a conventional stock can ultimately come to nothing, SPAC investors should take all the hype and forecasting with a grain of salt until they see a press release announcing that the checks have been signed and these are done deals. Read more.
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