GROUPON SHARES SURGE AMID TALK IT SEEKS A BUYER

Some big-time shopper could be on the verge of landing a bargain: digital coupon dealer Groupon, which is reportedly seeking a buyer. Shares in the Chicago-headquartered company surged more than 10 percent Monday after a report that Groupon and its bankers were seeking a buyer for the company. Groupon stepped up its efforts to find potential suitors during the past month, according to a report in Recode. Groupon declined to comment. Even with the share bump, Groupon shares were down 9 percent as of Friday’s trading close.