** Shares of Getty Images GETY.N rise 30.3% to $2.74, while those of Shutterstock SSTK.N rise 12% to $32.67
** GETY is exploring a merger with rival SSTK, Bloomberg News reports, citing people familiar with the matter
** Deliberations are ongoing and GETY could choose not to pursue a deal, the report also says
** Including session's moves, GETY up 27.3% and SSTK up 5.3% YTD
(Reporting by Puyaan Singh)
((Puyaan.Singh@thomsonreuters.com;))
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