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An unconfirmed report in The Times of London states that YHOO is in talks to sell its search business to Microsoft (MSFT; 20.22) for some $20 billion. We think that even though such a transaction would make sense for both companies, the indicated 24% premium to YHOO's entire market capitalization seems excessive and unlikely, especially given MSFT's enviable bargaining position. Nonetheless, despite considerable challenges, we view YHOO as attractively valued and we believe a MSFT search-focused agreement of some sort could be a material positive catalyst. -S. Kessler
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via BusinessWeek @ 15:51 1st Dec
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An unconfirmed report in The Times of London states that YHOO is in talks to sell its search business to Microsoft (MSFT; 20.22) for some $20 billion. We think that even though such a transaction would make sense for both companies, the indicated 24% premium to YHOO's entire market capitalization seems excessive and unlikely, especially given MSFT's enviable bargaining position. Nonetheless, despite considerable challenges, we view YHOO as attractively valued and we believe a MSFT search-focused agreement of some sort could be a material positive catalyst. -S. Kessler
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via BusinessWeek @ 13:24 1st Dec
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 11:23 19th Nov
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 14:21 14th Nov
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 14:32 20th Nov
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 16:44 29th Oct
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 23:49 1st Dec
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Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is trying hard to snatch away the search deal that Google (NSDQ: GOOG) has been working on with the second largest U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ), and has offered a much sweeter rev share deal as part of it, reports WSJ, citing sources. MSFT saw an opening as Google was distracted trying to work and defend its search ad pact with Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO), which was officially called off yesterday, the story says. Details of Google’s talks with VZW came out in August, and at that time the deal was supposed to be a comprehensive one: Google would have been the default search provider on Verizon devices and would give it a share of ad revenue. The search functionality would be on VZW’s homescreen. Later on, the deal could extend to Verizonâs Web portal and even its FiOS TV service.
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via MocoNews.net @ 4:20 7th Nov
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imageMicrosoft is finally close to edging out Google on a search deal, and this one is on the mobile side: it is close to finalizing its deal to become the default search provider on the carrier’s phones, and is even offering guaranteed payments to the carrier of approximately $550 million to $650 million over five years, or roughly twice what Google (NSDQ: GOOG) offered, reports WSJ, citing sources. These revenues would be against the ads that MSFT would be able to serve up in mobile searches. Verizon’s talks with Google are still on, but it is leaning towards MSFT because of better financial incentives.
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via PaidContent.org @ 3:41 12th Nov
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imageMicrosoft is finally close to edging out Google on a search deal, and this one is on the mobile side: it is close to finalizing its deal to become the default search provider on the carrier’s phones, and is even offering guaranteed payments to the carrier of approximately $550 million to $650 million over five years, or roughly twice what Google (NSDQ: GOOG) offered, reports WSJ, citing sources. These revenues would be against the ads that MSFT would be able to serve up in mobile searches. Verizon’s talks with Google are still on, but it is leaning towards MSFT because of better financial incentives.
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via MocoNews.net @ 3:41 12th Nov
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the Redmond, Wash., software giant, is in talks to buy Yahoo Inc.'s search business for $20 billion, the Sunday Times of London reported. Microsoft does not plan to bid for all of the Sunnyvale, Calif., Internet-services giant, after it abandoned a $47.5 billion proposal last summer, the paper reported. Under a deal the companies are planning, Microsoft also would support new management for Yahoo, possibly led by Jonathan Miller, the former chairman and chief executive of AOL,
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via MarketWatch @ 1:53 30th Nov
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via XChange Magazine @ 20:55 23rd Oct
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Microsoft — one of the biggest and longest-standing hardware, software and online enterprises in the world — has finally launched an online Microsoft Store.
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via MarketingVOX @ 18:51 17th Nov
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via Street Insider @ 12:05 1st Dec
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Microsoft (MSFT) has released the latest set of data for its controversial Live Search Cashback program, which offers users monetary incentives to click through and buy goods from the ads they’re shown. The results? Things seem to be looking good from a ROI perspective, as users are responding to the ads more than they typically do on other search engines (though this isn’t very surprising, as they are being offered money). More significant is the fact that Microsoft’s share of ad dollars has risen significantly, especially in proportion to its relatively weak market share (which has largely languished, despite the new program).
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via Seeking Alpha @ 20:06 13th Nov
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Microsoft (MSFT) posted first-quarter EPS of 48 cents, vs. 45 cents one year earlier, on a 9% revenue rise. The company said trends seen late in the first quarter are now forecasted to continue, whereas previous expectations were for the economy to improve in the second half of fiscal 2009. Microsoft sees second-quarter revenue of $17.3-$17.8 billion and EPS of 51-53 cents. It sees fiscal 2009 revenue of $64.9-$66.4 billion and EPS of $2.00-$2.10. Wall Street is looking for $2.11.
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via BusinessWeek @ 13:18 24th Oct
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Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) took a step closer to releasing its new mobile browser today, after releasing technical information to developers at its TechEd conference in Europe. In a blog post, the company said that Internet Explorer Mobile 6 will be available soon on new Windows Mobile devices, and will provide an experience that more closely resembles desktop browsing. Some of the features include: improved fidelity for full desktop rendering; text wrapping to accommodate a mobile screen, Flash Lite support, touch and gesture support, and multiple zoom levels.
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via MocoNews @ 0:12 13th Nov
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Microsoft Corp.(MSFT) is reportedly one of the companies to move in this new direction, with plans to unveil Nov. 19 a new version of Xbox Live that goes beyond gaming to include a chat feature. It allows up to eight people to communicate and is intended to expand the appeal of Xbox Live beyond just serious gamers.
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via XChange Magazine @ 13:05 27th Oct
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Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is working out a deal that would ultimately net it Yahoo’s search business for $20 billion, The Times Online reports. It’s a complex deal with many moving parts:
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via PaidContent.org @ 1:11 30th Nov
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Now that Microsoft (MSFT) has apparently moved on from Yahoo (YHOO), the software giant is looking for new avenues to attack Google (GOOG), its arch-enemy. The latest battlefront is mobile search, and the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft is close to securing a major strategic beachhead.
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via Seeking Alpha @ 17:51 12th Nov
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ballmerhands.jpg Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer is still lashing out at Chinese software pirates.
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 16:16 10th Nov
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(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> CEO Steve Ballmer on Wednesday said the company is "not immune" to "current economic realities". Highlights:
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via Easy Bourse @ 14:54 19th Nov
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