With global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volume set to rise by 50% this year, you may be interested in some of the top buyout stocks to buy. After all, when financial acquirers, like private equity firms, make an offer for a public company, they typically pony up a big premium to the stock’s trading price.This creates an opportunity for profit. However, dabbling in takeover stocks can be a risky endeavor. Even if there are buyout rumors abound, rumors do not always translate into bona fide deals. Such sto ...