Shares of food services company Sysco Corp. surged almost 6% Friday afternoon, after CNBC reported that Trian Partners has built a 7% stake in the company. Trian and its founder Nelson Peltz are activist investors, who often acquire stakes in companies and then push for change. Sysco shares are up 3.4% in the year so far, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.2%.
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