Vodaphone even came out and said they werent interested, yet VZ still trades higher..
Reuters
Vodafone denies planning $160 bln bid for Verizon
Monday July 16, 9:06 am ET
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wireless telecommunications company Vodafone Group Plc (LSE:VOD.L - News) denied a report that it was considering a $160 billion bid for Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ - News), a move that would consolidate ownership of their wireless joint venture.
Reuters
Vodafone denies planning $160 bln bid for Verizon
Monday July 16, 9:06 am ET
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wireless telecommunications company Vodafone Group Plc (LSE:VOD.L - News) denied a report that it was considering a $160 billion bid for Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ - News), a move that would consolidate ownership of their wireless joint venture.