Illumina Spikes Up

Illumina (ILMN) showed signs of life yesterday (02012.10.02). ILMN closed at $51.00, up 4% for the day. Intra-day high was $52.96. Volume was 8.85 million vs. trailing-3-month avg. of 1.33 million. 52-week range: $25.57 - $55.39. The rumor mill says Roche may try to acquire Illumina for $60 per share.