Piper Jaffray downplays takeover talk
But reports of a possible Chinese suitor heat up the floundering firm's share price
Piper Jaffray & Co. didn't exactly throw cold water on reports today that the company was in talks with a potential Chinese acquirer, but has said it will stay independent.
The company — which operates an investment bank and asset management unit — was the subject of a story in Deal Rep
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