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News Corp wants more Bancroft support on Dow Jones
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said on Monday it is highly unlikely to proceed with its $5 billion bid for Dow Jones & Co. Inc. unless it wins more support from Dow Jones's controlling family. The comment from a News Corp. spokesman pushed Dow Jones shares down as much 8.5 percent.
Telecoms and Google Duke It Out
U.S. telecoms and Internet search leader Google are in an all-out air battle to shape the future of wireless communications on a soon to be available piece of airwaves real estate once television departs to go digital in 2009.
Apple sold 270,000 iPhones in two days
Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it sold 270,000 iphones on the first weekend it was available for sale, a figure on the lower end of some initial estimates.
AT&T profit rises on wireless, iPhone disappoints
AT&T Inc. on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit on strong wireless subscriber growth, but results of the first two days of iPhone sales fell short of forecasts.
AT&T Profit up 61 pct on Bell South acquisition
AT&T (NYSE: T) said Tuesday its second-quarter net income rose 61 percent to $2.9 billion, up from $1.81 billion a year ago, due in part to the acquisition of BellSouth.
U.S. telco results expected to prove video growth
When AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. report quarterly results later this month, investors will be looking for proof that their expensive video strategies are starting to pay off.
Vodafone denies planning $160 bln bid for Verizon
Wireless telecommunications company Vodafone Group Plc denied a report that it was considering a $160 billion bid for Verizon Communications Inc., a move that would consolidate ownership of their wireless joint venture.
Futures up on telecoms takeovers, data eyed
Stock index futures rose on Monday, boosted by takeover news in the telecommunications sector and before a report on manufacturing activity that could give clues on the outlook for profits.
Some iPhone users have activation delays: source
About 2 percent of people who bought the keenly-awaited iPhone, launched on Friday by Apple Inc., have been experiencing delays in activating their service, a person familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Macquarie funds buy Global Tower in $1.4 bln deal
Global Tower Partners, a U.S. wireless tower operator, is to be bought by a consortium of infrastructure funds managed by members of Australia's Macquarie Group in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
AT&T says to buy Dobson for $2.8 billion
U.S. telecommunications company AT&T Inc. said on Friday it will buy rural wireless carrier Dobson Communications Corp. for $2.8 billion in cash to expand its reach in rural and suburban markets.
Apple, AT&T shares climb ahead of iPhone release
Shares of Apple Inc. and AT&T Inc. firmed more than 1 percent on Friday ahead of the release of the iPhone, amid expectations of growing demand for advanced, multi-feature wireless devices.
Apple, AT&T set 3 iPhone price plans
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and AT&T (NYSE: T)announced on Tuesday three new service plans for the much anticipated iPhone, ranging from $59.99 to $99.99.
Apple, AT&T set three price plans for iPhone
Apple Inc. and AT&T Inc. said on Tuesday they will offer three price plans, starting at $59.99 per month, for the widely anticipated iPhone that is set to go on sale this week.
AT&T hires 2,000 extra workers for iPhone launch
AT&T Inc. said on Thursday it has hired 2,000 temporary store workers to handle its much-hyped introduction of the iPhone, the first cell phone from iPod music player maker Apple Inc.
AT&T offers live video sharing over wireless
AT&T Inc. is launching a video-sharing service for its wireless customers, a step toward offering converged services of wireless, video and Internet technology, the company said on Tuesday.
Verizon executive says HD video on demand in works
U.S. phone company Verizon Communications Inc. said it plans to offer high-definition video on demand over its advanced Internet and video service called FiOS, although it has not yet set a date.
IPhone seen boosting AT&T, hurting Sprint
Apple Inc.'s iPhone may be too expensive for most Americans, but the much-hyped device is expected to help AT&T Inc. win quality customers and drive shoppers into its stores.
Indexes tumble as bond yields jump to 5-yr high
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as bond yields shot to their highest in five years, stoking fears that higher borrowing costs could cut into corporate profits and discourage takeovers.
Yahoo Leaps on Microsoft Bid Talk
Shares of leading Internet portal Yahoo, Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO), shot up more than 15 percent in pre-market trading on Friday after a published report stated that software giant Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is seeking to renew formal acquisition talks.
AT&T Gains $1 Billion GM Network Contract
AT&T, Inc. (NYSE: T) said Wednesday that it has gained one of its largest contracts ever, a nearly $1 billion global networking agreement with General Motors (NYSE: GM).
Cingular to Demonstrate Mobile Video Calling
Mobile operator Cingular Wireless said that it will demonstrate a new service that allows wireless phone users to stream live video during the course of a call.
MySpace to Launch on Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless announced an exclusive partnership with social networking site Myspace.com on Monday to offer MySpace functionality to all Cingular customers via their mobile phones.
Cisco Introduces Virtual Conference Room Technology
Cisco Systems announced on Monday that it has developed a new telecommunications platform that allows participants to join a conference from a distance, while still exhibiting the characteristics of being at the meeting in person.
AT&T Closes $300M USi Acquisition
Telecommunications giant AT&T Inc. said Friday it concluded its $300 million purchase of USinternetworking Inc., a high tech firm that re-established its business after filing for bankruptcy in early 2002.
Sprint to sell 3 Motorola phones in November
Sprint Nextel Corp., the No. 3 U.S. wireless provider, on Tuesday said it would begin selling three slim phones from Motorola Inc. in early November......
Yahoo allows outsiders to innovate on Yahoo e-mail
Yahoo Inc. is set to allow outsiders to create new services using the world's most popular consumer e mail program
AT&T Creates 2,000 New Jobs
AT&T said on Thursday it will be adding 2,000 of its previously outsourced technical support jobs to its payroll.
AT&T Signs Teleconferencing Deal With Metavante
AT&T, the largest telecom company in the US, signed a multi-year teleconferencing service contract on Tuesday with Metavante, a banking and financial.
HP's Dunn says she has no plans to resign
Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairman Patricia Dunn on Friday defended her role in an inquiry into a boardroom leak that has led to a California state investigation, and said she has no plans to resign unless asked by the board.