ATM-makers NCR and Diebold and financial software and systems firms such as ACI Worldwide , Advent Software and Euronet Worldwide are all possible targets — most likely for cashed-up private equity, but also on the radar of technology giants seeking to offer clients one-stop shop solutions.
The U.S. financial sector was set to end its solid week on a high note Friday as better-than-expected data fueled hopes the economic recovery isn’t being derailed.