Electronic Arts Rises on Report of Nexon Discussions

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Electronic Arts Inc. rose the most in more than four months after a report that Japan’s Nexon Co. may acquire the second-largest U.S. video-game publisher.

Electronic Arts gained 6.1 percent to $15.93 at the close in New York, the biggest jump since Nov. 30. The Redwood City, California-based company has tumbled 23 percent this year.