99 Cents Gains as Apollo Reported Preparing Takeover Bid

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99 Cents Only Stores rose 8.6 percent following a report that Apollo Global Management LLC will make an offer for the deep-discount retail chain.

99 Cents Only advanced $1.42 to $18 at 4:01 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. The shares have gained 13 percent this year.