Exact Sciences Catapults On $23 Billion Abbott Labs Buyout

Group 1 - Abbott Laboratories (ABT) plans to acquire Exact Sciences (EXAS) in a deal valued at up to $23 billion, indicating a significant investment in the cancer detection sector [1] - Exact Sciences' shares surged 18% in premarket trading following the announcement, building on a previous 23.7% increase after reports of a potential deal [1] - Abbott's stock experienced a decline of 3%, closing at $126.15, reflecting market reactions to the acquisition news [1]