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Microsoft's big bid for Yahoo
What Yahoo has, Microsoft wants. But talks break down, and the software giant says a proxy battle isn't worth it. Tune in here for the latest.
May 8, 2008 10:04 PM PDTBlockbuster offers $1 billion-plus for Circuit City
Movie rental chain bids unsolicited $1.3 billion in cash, a 54 percent premium, for the troubled consumer electronics retailer.
(From Reuters)
Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!
The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)
Week in review: Tech's shopping spree
Big companies go on the hunt for acquisitions to beef up their positions, while developers get many warm welcomes. Also: Unruly at South by Southwest.
March 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDTWhat Bebo means to AOL
Despite its size and former prestige, AOL has been an afterthought in the Web 2.0 world. Will Bebo really make a difference?
March 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDTMicrosoft waiting for formal rejection from Yahoo
Wondering why Redmond hasn't upped its bid for Yahoo yet? The software giant may be waiting for a "Dear John" letter.
February 19, 2008 11:04 PM PSTYahoo's Jerry Yang is no Bill Gates
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says loyalists who want to give Yahoo's CEO one more chance are living in the past.
February 16, 2008 2:00 PM PSTTop Yahoo shareholders could support Microsoft
The Net giant is calling on Redmond to bump up its bid, but many of its largest shareholders have dual ownership in both stocks.
February 16, 2008 12:07 AM PSTMemo to Microsoft: Yahoo's A-list
The merger-minded software giant will likely want to keep Yahoo execs in a host of areas, including online ads, social media, and Web search.
What's Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo?
After a resounding "no" on its unsolicited buyout offer for Yahoo, Redmond will either up the ante or ready a one-two punch.
February 12, 2008 4:36 PM PSTCitrix rebrands its XenSource spoils
Company discusses its product road map following the acquisition of virtualization vendor XenSource.
February 11, 2008 8:54 PM PSTYahoo rejects Microsoft's bid
Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.
Dell launches EqualLogic array
Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series sports the new owner's badge and includes three Internet Protocol-based arrays.
February 7, 2008 12:27 AM PSTMicrosoft-Yahoo the mother of all clusterbombs
To pull this off, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will need to throw one hell of a hail mary pass, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper.
February 1, 2008 11:33 PM PSTWeek in review: Teaming up against Google
Microsoft offers to buy struggling Yahoo for $44.6 billion to better compete against Google. Also: Vista's one-year anniversary.
February 2, 2008 2:20 AM PSTChart: A Microsoft-Yahoo combo by the numbers
What would Microsoft gain by swallowing Yahoo for a proposed $44.6 billion? CNET News.com contrasts combined stats with Google's.
FAQ: What's next for Microsoft's Yahoo bid?
Microsoft faces financial and legal hurdles in its unsolicited bid for Yahoo. CNET News.com walks you through the potential steps.
February 1, 2008 8:37 PM PSTMicrosoft bids $44.6 billion for Yahoo
Offer--described by Yahoo as "unsolicited"--amounts to $31 per share, or a 62 percent premium above its closing stock price Thursday.
February 1, 2008 7:27 PM PSTIBM buying business software firm AptSoft
Big Blue expects the acquisition will expand its business-event processing software portfolio.
January 23, 2008 5:20 PM PSTAruba to buy 'Switzerland of network management'
Wireless-networking company Aruba promises to maintain and even expand AirWave's multi-partner network management focus.
January 9, 2008 4:55 PM PST
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