Private Equity
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading. : Franklin Resources — Shares of the asset manager jumped 12% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Franklin Resources also announced that it agreed to acquire private equity firm Lexington Partners for $1.75 billion. Align Technology — The clear braces maker popped nearly 6% after the company announced a $100 million accelerated share repurchase program. The stock is up about 23% this year.

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