Merck/Schering-Plough Merger Arbitrage Opportunity

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In this tough market, investors are always looking for a way to make a buck. Merger Arbitrage is a strategy where investors could profit from the spread between the current price of the target and the expected price at close of the deal. This could be one strategy where investors could shore their funds during the current market turmoil and still make a buck.