FISV is trading 5.7% up at $54.75 following reports that major U.S. banks are in preliminary talks to acquire its STAR and Accel debit networks.

  • JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC are reportedly considering the acquisition to bypass federal debit-fee caps.
  • The strategic interest follows a Wall Street Journal report that triggered a 4.3% after-hours move on Monday, fueling the current pre-market strength.