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Microsoft frees rival slate from Yahoo commitment

Reuters - Friday, May 9 02:09 am

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft has released the nominees on its rival slate from their commitment to stand for election to Yahoo board in the event of a proxy fight, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday. More »

  • Google sees YouTube products soon

    Reuters - Thursday, May 8 10:58 pm

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Google expects to launch new products for its YouTube Web video service in the next few months and sees reason for closer cooperation with Yahoo, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Thursday. More »

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    Microsoft sends out feelers to Facebook

    Reuters - Thursday, May 8 10:47 am

    SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft gauged Facebook's interest in a possible acquisition after the software giant's failed takeover attempt of Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. More »

  • A man walks under the Microsoft logo at a trade fair in Hanover in March. Yahoo shares have plummeted after Microsoft walked away from a bid rather than pursue a hostile takeover for the Internet giant

    Yahoo open to further talks with Microsoft: report

    AFP - Tuesday, May 6 03:12 pm

    NEW YORK (AFP) - Yahoo is willing to negotiate further with Microsoft, top executive Jerry Yang said in an interview Tuesday, as he defended his handling of the aborted takeover bid. More »

  • The headquarters of Yahoo Inc. is pictured in Sunnyvale, California, May 5, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith

    Yahoo CEO says still open to Microsoft talks

    Reuters - Tuesday, May 6 10:22 am

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo chief Jerry Yang was set to meet staff on Tuesday after signalling a more open stance towards a takeover by Microsoft. More »

  • A man runs past the headquarters of Yahoo Inc. in Sunnyvale, California May 5, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith

    Yahoo CEO open to more Microsoft talks

    Reuters - Tuesday, May 6 04:30 am

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo chief Jerry Yang signalled a more open stance towards Microsoft on Monday, saying he had been seeking common ground when the software maker abruptly ended deal talks. More »

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    Yahoo investors seek Microsoft return

    Reuters - Monday, May 5 08:34 pm

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's shares tumbled on Monday as investors punished the company for rejecting Microsoft Corp's $47.5 billion (24 billion ppunds) bid, though the fall was cushioned by hopes a deal may still be possible. More »

  • Pedestrians walk past the Time Square Yahoo sign in New York April 7, 2008. REUTERS/Joshua Lott

    Investors eye Yahoo's alternatives to Microsoft

    Reuters - Monday, May 5 10:32 am

    NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo faced growing pressure on Sunday to find an alternative strategy to Microsoft Corp's $47.5 billion (24.1 billion pound) takeover offer after the software maker walked away over a disagreement on price. More »

  • Failed Bid Puts Yahoo! Boss Under Fire

    SkyNews - Monday, May 5 10:22 am

    Shares in Yahoo! have plunged almost 20% after Microsoft walked away from its bid for the internet company. More »

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