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Microsoft launched its first bond issue on Monday, sparking rumors of a takeover bid

Microsoft bond issue sparks takeover rumors

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Microsoft launched its first bond issue on Monday, sparking rumors the US software giant was contemplating a takeover bid.


Microsoft, Yahoo! in search, ad talks: AllThingsD

Microsoft, Yahoo! in search, ad talks

Technology / Internet

created Apr 10, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft and Yahoo! have held "early discussions" about possible Internet search and advertising partnerships, a leading Silicon Valley technology website reported on Friday.


IBM has cut the price of its takeover bid for Sun Microsystems Inc.

IBM cuts Sun takeover price: WSJ

Technology / Business

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 3

IBM has cut the price of its takeover bid for Sun Microsystems Inc. to nine to 10 dollars a share from 10 to 11 dollars a share, The Wall Street Journal online reported on Thursday.


You can look -- but don't touch

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Consumers are often told that if they break an item, they buy it. But a new study suggests that if they just touch an item for more than a few seconds, they may also end up buying it.


Arbitration Disputants Should Share Bids before Decisions on How Much to Invest in Case, Study Says

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 23, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the first academic study to examine bidding and investment strategies in final-offer arbitration, economists at the University of Arkansas found that it is socially optimal for parties in conflict to make ...


Broadcom filed a patent infringement suit on Monday against Emulex

Broadcom files patent infringement suit against Emulex

Technology / Business

created Sep 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US computer chip company Broadcom filed a patent infringement suit on Monday against Emulex, two months after dropping a hostile takeover offer for its rival.


Yahoo director to step down at end of year

Technology / Business

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. director Maggie Wilderotter plans to step down from the slumping Internet company's board at the end of this year. The resignation will leave Yahoo with 11 directors.