Microsoft & Yahoo: Is A Deal Back On?


	Microsoft & Yahoo: Is A Deal Back On?

David M Ewalt

7-7-2008 1:13 PM

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microsoft, yahoo, acquisition

David M Ewalt says:

Microsoft withdrew its $33 a share bid in May, because Yahoo wouldn't come down from $37 a share. If they can get the board booted, you can bet that the price will be quite a bit lower.

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