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Microsoft, Yahoo Enter New Talks
The Wall Street Journal (excerpt, subscription) ^ | May 18, 2008 | Robert A. Guth

Posted on 05/18/2008 1:24:55 PM PDT by HAL9000

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Microsoft Corp. said that it is considering an agreement with Yahoo Inc. and opened up the possibility that it would consider buying part of the Internet company.

In a statement, Microsoft said that it is "considering and has raised with Yahoo an alternative that would involve a transaction with Yahoo but not an acquisition of all of Yahoo." The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker didn't provide details on the transaction being discussed.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; Technical
KEYWORDS: microhoo; microsoft; yahoo

1 posted on 05/18/2008 1:24:55 PM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000
Its not over until its over.
2 posted on 05/18/2008 1:44:20 PM PDT by Uncle Hal
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To: HAL9000

Yahoo's going to need a bigger boat. ;)

3 posted on 05/18/2008 9:30:55 PM PDT by anymouse
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