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.
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz predicts increased spending in 3Q will yield long-term dividendsJuly 22nd, 2009 On The Call: Yahoo CEO Carol BartzYahoo sometimes confuses analysts by lowering its expenses only to wipe out some of the savings by increasing spending later. It looks like that is about to happen again.
Yahoo Search ends: New CEO Carol BartzJanuary 14th, 2009 She loves leading, loves managing and loves to make tough decisions. She is the new ace, CEO of one of the world's top web portal and search engine service - Yahoo Inc.
Yahoo's chief accounting officer Michael Murray resigns, no details on possible replacementSeptember 2nd, 2009 Yahoo's chief accounting officer resignsSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo Inc.
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.
Yahoo names new CFO, fills void created in shake-up under new CEOJune 12th, 2009 Yahoo names new CFO, fills void left by shake-upSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo Inc.
Yahoo says laying off nearly 700 workers will cost $30M to $34M in 2nd-quarter chargesJune 19th, 2009 Yahoo to write down as much as $34M for layoffs
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The tale of the tape on Microsoft and YahooJuly 29th, 2009 Microsoft and Yahoo at a glanceSome facts about Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc., which announced a 10-year search advertising partnership Wednesday:
Microsoft:
— Founded: 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to bring the Basic programming language to an early computer, the Altair 8800.
Yahoo to spend $100 mn to promote its brandSeptember 22nd, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it will spend $100 million to promote its brand globally.
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! reports loss but beats expectationsJanuary 27th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Troubled Internet pioneer Yahoo! swung to a quarterly loss Tuesday because of severance pay and write downs on its European properties. Despite recording a $303 million loss in the fourth quarter, the company's results beat expectations as its revenues and operating profit held up well in the dire economic climate.
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 promises to 'get our mojo' back in 1st shareholder meeting, deflects Microsoft talkJune 25th, 2009 Yahoo CEO promises shareholders to get 'mojo back'SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Yahoo Chief Executive Carol Bartz echoed the turnaround promises of her predecessors as she presided over the first shareholder meeting since her hiring, yet she left little doubt the slumping Internet company's new boss isn't the same as the old bosses.
Yahoo director Carl Icahn sells 12.7 million shares to reduce his company stake to 4.5 pctSeptember 1st, 2009 Icahn pares Yahoo stake with sale of 12.7M sharesSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Financier Carl Icahn, one of Yahoo Inc.'s largest stockholders, has sold 12.7 million shares to whittle his holdings in the slumping Internet company down a percentage point to a 4.5 percent stake.