The Dutch financial regulator says it has suspended trading in shares of luxury carmaker Spyker Cars NV Tuesday in expectation of a press release.
The regulator said Tuesday it stopped trading "pending a press statement" by Spyker.
Spyker's shares leapt 70 percent Monday on speculation investors in the loss-making Spyker will buy Saab Automotive from General Motors Co., a deal which could help Spyker.
The companies said Monday they were in talks but have not reached a deal.
Spyker spokesman Mike Stainton has declined comment on why trading was suspended. Shares were up 2.8 percent at euro3.908 ($5.50) before trading was halted Tuesday.
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AMSTERDAM (AP) _ The Dutch financial regulator says it has suspended trading in shares of luxury carmaker Spyker Cars NV Tuesday in expectation of a press release.
The regulator said Tuesday it stopped trading "pending a press statement" by Spyker.
Spyker's shares leapt 70 percent Monday on speculation investors in the loss-making Spyker will buy Saab Automotive from General Motors Co., a deal which could help Spyker.
The companies said Monday they were in talks but have not reached a deal.
Spyker spokesman Mike Stainton has declined comment on why trading was suspended. Shares were up 2.8 percent at euro2.908 before trading was halted Tuesday.
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