 Yeah, a major acquisition deal could be brewing in the kitchen, as well as the laundry room. Stock in Whirlpool, whose many appliance brands include its namesake, plus Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana, has risen as much as 19% today. It comes after a Reuters report that Bosch, mainly an auto parts maker but with an ambition to grow its appliance business, is considering an offer to take over Whirlpool.