date:Jun 25, 2014
man declined to comment on the report. Monsanto spokesman Lee Quarles said the company did not comment on rumors and speculation, and had nothing to say about the reported talks.
Syngenta shares closed 5.7 percent higher at 345.8 Swiss francs ($390), the biggest gainer on the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index.
Monsanto shares were down 0.7 percent at $121.26 in afternoon trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Analysts are expecting more deals in the sector as larger players like Monsanto, Ba