AkzoNobel Shares Hit Record High Amid Push For Group To Talk to PPG

Akzo Nobel shares extended gains to a record high Friday as investors bet that PPG Industries’ $22 billion bid will unlock value in the previously dormant stock. Akzo Nobel NV shares extended gains to a record high Friday as investors bet that PPG Industries ‘ $22 billion bid for the Dutch chemicals group will unlock value in the previously dormant stock.