Mirosoft Plans To Buy EbayMay 30th, 2006 New York Post confirmed that Microsoft has been involved in top secret discussions to buy eBay. Apparently Microsoft wants to merge eBay into its MSN portal as part of its "war" against Google.
Microsoft Yahoo Merger Finally a Reality?April 30th, 2008 Months after Microsoft announced its intention to buy Yahoo, it appears they are finally coming together. Microsoft appears to be willing to raise the price to 32-33$ per share while Yahoo board would be satisfied with $35.
Troubled Yahoo names Bartz new CEOJanuary 13th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Struggling web pioneer Yahoo has named Carol Bartz, the former head of software company Autodesk, as its new chief executive. The appointment follows a two-month search for a replacement for company founder Jerry Yang, who was widely blamed for botching merger talks with Microsoft that would have proved highly lucrative to many shareholders.
A chronology of events leading to Microsoft and Yahoo's Web advertising dealJuly 29th, 2009 Timeline: Microsoft, Yahoo's road to partnershipA chronology of key events leading to Microsoft Corp.'s deal with rival Yahoo Inc.:
Feb. 1, 2008: After more than two years of talks and speculation, Microsoft makes unsolicited offer to buy Yahoo for $31 per share, or $44.6 billion.
Microsoft-Yahoo deal faces tough scrutinyJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Microsoft and Yahoo's blockbuster deal to form a 10-year partnership in Internet search and advertising is expected to face tough scrutiny with US authorities taking a hard look at consolidation in the hi-tech industry. Already, Congress has shown interest in the deal with Democrat Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee, saying the partnership "warrants our careful scrutiny".
Yahoo Hack: How to Log into A Locked Yahoo AccountJanuary 14th, 2009 When you or someone else enters an incorrect login multiple times then Yahoo! locks the account for security reasons and you are unable to access your chat names for the messenger also losing your only time for entertainment. Isn't it frustrating? Don't worry, now there is a method by which you can log into a locked Yahoo account.
General Motors, Yahoo, Tiffany, Time Warner Cable among big market movers FridayMay 29th, 2009 General Motors, Yahoo, Tiffany are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
General Motors Corp., down 37 cents to 75 cents
The UAW union approved a cost-cutting pact with the automaker, but a filing for bankruptcy protection was still expected by Monday. J. Crew Group Inc., up $5.40 at $25.86
The apparel retailer's strong first-quarter results, including higher sales and customer traffic, signaled a rebound from a tough 2008.
Yahoo, Microsoft reach search and ad partnershipJuly 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet search firm Yahoo and software giant Microsoft have reached a 10-year deal in which they hope to tackle the online dominance of Google, media reports said Wednesday. Under the terms of the deal, Yahoo will use Microsoft's new search engine on its sites and handle some advertising sales for Microsoft.
AOL hires Yahoo's former 'peanut butter manifesto' executive for new Silicon Valley postSeptember 7th, 2009 AOL taps exec who famously warned Yahoo of troubleSAN FRANCISCO — AOL LLC has tapped former Yahoo Inc. executive Brad Garlinghouse for a key position that is meant to beef up the struggling Internet company's presence in Silicon Valley.
Yahoo, Microsoft link up in challenge to Google (Second Lead)July 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet search firm Yahoo and software giant Microsoft announced Wednesday a 10-year deal in search and advertising operations in a bid to challenge the online dominance of Google. Under the terms of the agreement, Yahoo will use Microsoft's new search engine on its sites and handle some advertising sales for Microsoft.
Yahoo CEO says no to Microsoft, shows little respect for BingJune 3rd, 2009 Yahoo CEO: Shake-up needs more time, not Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Carol Bartz has a message for investors hoping for a quick fix at the slumping Internet company or for an online search partnership with Microsoft Corp.
Yahoo Photos is Closing.. So What?September 7th, 2007 You too may have received a sad notice from Yahoo Photos:
Dear Angsuman,
Thank you so much for using Yahoo! Photos. Before we go, we can help you move your photos to Flickr, Yahoo!'s other photo sharing service.
Yahoo shares rise on report of renewed talks with Microsoft about search advertising dealJuly 17th, 2009 Yahoo rallies on renewed hopes for Microsoft dealYahoo Inc. shares rose 4 percent Friday amid speculation it will team up with Microsoft Corp.
Yahoo cashes out of Alibaba.com investment; sale expected to produce $150 million windfallSeptember 14th, 2009 Yahoo sees $150M windfall from Alibaba.com saleSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo has cashed out of its investment in China's leading e-commerce site, Alibaba.com.
Bye Bye Yahoo Messenger...No Thanks To Your SpamNovember 12th, 2007 I am sick and tired of Yahoo Messenger Spam initiated primarily by Myfreecamhost and now joined by few new initiates too. Everyday, at the most inppropriate times I will get one or more messages from Yahoo Messenger asking me to watch some random female's webcam on myfreecamhost for free (obviously scam).