http://news.propeller.com/story/2008/04/28/candy-maker-reported-near-deal-for-chewing-gum-giant Mars, the makers of M&M's, was near a deal last night to acquire the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, the chewing gum concern, for more than $22 billion, people involved in the talks said. The transaction would create a confectionery behemoth and could pressure rivals into a cascade of other mergers. http://media-images.nscpcdn.com/media/ns-logo-rss.gif http://www.propeller.com en-us Copyright 2006-2007 Propeller Propeller.com