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Amid Yahoo Clamor, GOOG Falls
People who bought Google stock at its peak $747.24 are likely pretty upset these days. Missing estimates is rough enough on a…
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Microsoft Tells Yahoo About R&D Synergies
You’ve all read about the proposed deal. The National Post has a copy of the letter that Ballmer et al sent to the Yahoo board. Here are two paragraphs I found interesting: 1] Ballmer reminds Yahoo that he/Microsoft was right all along (emphasis added)
Market Aspects Of Microsoft-Yahoo Furor
The tricky thing about describing stock prices is that they change as you write. They'll likely have changed even more by the time you come across this article. Still, for owners of Yahoo's stock, that's a good thing, because it's absolutely skyrocketing right now.
World Reacts To Microsoft-Yahoo Surprise
Generally speaking, stories about Yahoo don't have many exclamation marks - we've learned to drop 'em from the company's name. Exclamation marks are appearing all over the place, however, following the exciting news of Microsoft's acquisition offer.
Live: Microsoft Wants Yahoo
These are live notes from the Microsoft press conference announcing their offer to purchase Yahoo.Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer:>> We see this announcement as significant. This is a milestone for Microsoft's Online ventures.>> Last night I called Jerry Yang to discuss the proposal. I think Yahoo should be excited about this offer.>> There are now several steps we will both need to take to move this…
Microsoft Conference Call On Yahoo Deal
Ballmer said the offer is a great opportunity for Yahoo employees.Making it public today allows everyone to consider the merits of the offer.Kevin Johnson speaking now: discussing MS gains in online advertising and other products, touting necessary investment and other dynamics.He cited one company as the dominant player. Doesn't name names. I think I can guess this one.KJ discussing synergies in various areas like mobile.…
