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Take a look at some of Friday's morning movers:
Human Genome Sciences - The company has set a July 16 deadline for takeover bids. It’s also urging hostile bidder GlaxoSmithKline — which has a $2.6 billion offer on the table — to join a friendly bidding process. Human Genome has already rejected the $13 a share offer as inadequate.
Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard - NPD Group reports video hardware and software sales down 28 percent in May compared to the same month a year ago. NPD cites a shortage of new software titles as a primary reason for the drop.
Wynn Resorts - The battle between Wynn and Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada is escalating, as Okada files a preliminary injunction to protect his stake in the casino operator. Earlier this year, Wynn forcibly bought back the stake at a steep discount, after claiming Okada had engaged in improper activities.
Microsoft - Business software producer Yammer has agreed to sell itself to Microsoft for more than $1 billion , according to The Wall Street Journal, which says it’s not yet clear when the deal will be finalized. It was reported earlier in the week that Microsoft and Yammer were in discussions about a deal.
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