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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Acquisitions were among the most popular topics of conversation on StockTwits Friday, with Petrohawk Energy and Clorox in the spotlight.
Shares of Petrohawk Energy Corp. (HK) spiked 62% after BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHI, Fortune 500) announced it was acquiring the giant U.S. shale producer for $12.1 billion. The news also lifted other shale gas stocks, including Consol Energy (CNX, Fortune 500) and Cimarex Energy (XEC).
Meanwhile, Carl Icahn made a bid to take Clorox (CLX, Fortune 500) private in a $12.6 billion deal, giving shareholders of the household products maker $76.50 per share in cash.
On the earnings front, Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) reported one of its most impressive quarters in two years, surprising both investors and analysts. Google's stock soared more than 12% to nearly $595 per share. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase and RBC Capital Market raised their price targets to $707 and $790 respectively.
These are some of the themes that are attracting investors' attention on StockTwits Friday:
MercenaryMike: $HK buyout juices entire Nat Gas sector - $SWN, $CHK, $CLR et all.
wallstreetbean: Not sure what to think about $BHP buying $HK for such a premium. Shale is controversial, but probably good long term bet. (holding $BHP)
reformedbroker: I don't care how much bleach Carl Icahn buys, nothing will wash away the stain of that Lionsgate fiasco. $CLX $LGF
herbgreenberg: I think $CLX should merge w/ $CL and $ENR as a $PG rival. Would still pale by comparison.
OptionRadar: Icahn in the news with Clorox $CLX bid - Icahn Enterprises $IEP is thinly traded, but strong uptrend, and you can ride along with his moves.
techinsidr: Based on the demographic info available, $GOOG + is shaping up to be the social networking site for the Digg/Reddit/ IT crowd.
upsidetrader: I think they will hide in tech now after $GOOG report, dollar ripping so commodtz will take a break, Europe still a black hole.
Speedsixx: For the sake of the thrill, just bought a lotto ticket, $GOOG July 580 calls for 1.05, come on you pig, surprise us to the upside!! 
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