Speculation on Possible Hook-Ups

TheStreet.com contributor Scott Rothbort has an interesting articles discussing 5 business hookup we might see. He gives reasons why the deals make sense and also reasons why they my not happen. Link

1. Sears Holdings (Nasdaq: SHLD) to buy BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ)
2. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) to acquire Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) orT Rowe Price (Nasdaq: TROW)
3. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) to acquire Palm (Nasdaq: PALM)
4. General Electric (NYSE: GE) to acquire Alcoa (NYSE: AA)
5. Boeing (NYSE: BA) to merger with Ford (NYSE: F)