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CNBC's David Faberthis evening tweeted that multiple unnamed sources have indicated to him that Comcast (CMCSA) will announce tomorrow a deal to purchase Time Warner Cable (TWC) for $159 per share, in an all-stock deal.

With 277.9 million Time Warner Cable shares outstanding, the deal would have a market value of $$44.2 billion. With Time Warner Cable stock closing up in today's session at $135.31, up 41 cents, the deal would offer TWC holders a nearly 18% premium.