Dallas 12/31/2011 12:30:34 AM
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Chesapeake Midstream Shares Soar after Company Agrees to Acquire Gas Gathering Assets in Marcellus Shale (CHKM, CHK)

Shares of Chesapeake Midstream Partners L.P. (NYSE: CHKM) soared in trading on Thursday after the company announced that it agreed to acquire gas gathering assets in Marcellus Shale from Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) for $865 million.

Chesapeake Energy shares rose more than 5% on Thursday on above average volume. The rally pushed Chesapeake Midstream shares above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

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