Mediapost reported Saturday that Publicis Groupe stock was up 7% and the rumor of a takeover is the reason. The multinational advertising and public relations company is said to have held 'talks' in December, but none are underway now. There have also been reports over the years that members of the family of Publicis Groupe’s late founder, Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet have had an interest in selling out.
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