Synopsys offers to acquire Ansys, sparks stock surge

Key PointsAnsys stock surged 18% on Synopsys acquisition news.Fellow software maker Altair, also seen as a potential acquisition target, advanced 11.48%.Analysts predict a 2024 M&A surge, despite potential antitrust challenges.5 stocks we like better than ANSYSShareholders of engineering simulation software maker Ansys Inc. NASDAQ: ANSS got a holiday gift as the stock rallied more than 18% on December 22 on news that Synopsys Inc. NASDAQ: SNPS was in discussions to acquire the company. According to a report ...