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Yahoo says Beijing likely blocking photo site
Flickr.com, one of the world's most popular online photo-sharing sites and owned by Yahoo Inc., is likely being blocked by the Chinese government, Yahoo's Hong Kong unit said on Tuesday.
Yahoo shareholder vote challenges board
A strong minority of Yahoo Inc. shareholders challenged the Web company's direction on Tuesday by voting against board-nominated directors at the annual meeting, and investors confronted Chief Executive Terry Semel.
Yahoo Investors Challenge Board, CEO
A strong minority of Yahoo shareholders challenged the Web company's direction on Tuesday by voting against board-nominated directors at the annual meeting, and investors confronted Chief Executive Terry Semel.
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.
Yahoo! Shares Drop 11 Pct. on 1Q Results
Investors sent shares of Internet portal Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) plummeting more than 11 percent on Wednesday, after the firm posted weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue.
Google Leads Internet Search, Again
Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) maintained its search dominance for the month of January, however its share growth appears to be slowing, according to Wall Street analysts.
Yahoo, GM Launch Pontiac Online Car Club
The Pontiac division of General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) launched a new online website that will serve as the virtual car-club for Pontiac owners, taking advantage of Yahoo's social media assets.
Google Shrugs Off Competition
Since going public in 2004, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has emerged as the premier name in Internet search and advertising, while rivals have been unable to slow its success or popularity.
Yahoo's New ‘Panama' Ad System Expected to Boost Revenue
Yahoo said late on Tuesday its new system for selling Web ads, dubbed Panama, would be fully introduced in the United States as of February 5, about a month earlier than expected by Wall Street analysts.
Yahoo Unveils New Ad Platform
Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced that its new search ad platform, is now available to advertisers.
Yahoo, Newspapers Enter into Ad, Content Dist. Deal
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) announced on Monday that it has formed an advertising distribution alliance with seven companies representing more than 150 newspapers across the United States.
Yahoo, Linksys Partner for Free Internet-based Phone
Internet communications provider Yahoo Messenger (YHOO), and network equipment maker Linksys, are teaming up to bring lower cost telephony solutions to consumers, announcing a new phone on Thursday capable of making calls over the internet as well as traditional land-lines.
Yahoo Hosts Online Talent Show
Yahoo Inc. said on Monday that over the course of eight weeks, the Internet company will host an online talent show where users worldwide will submit videos that the world can watch and vote on, with the winner taking $50 thousand in cash.
Mobile Internet Users in Europe outweigh America
A new study released on Monday shows that European mobile phone users are more likely to access the internet on their handsets than American users.
Tech Stocks: Intel, IBM Rise as Yahoo Sinks
Technology stocks rose in Tuesday noon trading, as industry titans Intel Corp. (INTC) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) lead the way with better than expected quarterly earnings.
Analysts: Google YouTube Acquisition Pressures Rivals
On Monday, Google announced its acquisition of online video leader YouTube in a $1.65 billion stock deal, an amount unprecedented in Google's acquisition history. Despite the high price, however, experts believe the move strategically places the firm ahead of its rivals.
Yahoo to Create Digital Time-Capsule
Internet search giant Yahoo Inc. is creating an electronic time-capsule - comprising electronic data submitted from internet users - which the company will use to commemorate the year of 2006.
Yahoo Connects Advertisers to Mobile Users
Search leader Yahoo Inc. announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its mobile search services to include sponsored search results, connecting its advertisers directly with mobile users.
AOL to launch new version of software
AOL on Wednesday plans to launch a new version of its software that lets users access their e mail, instant messaging, search and media on the same screen.
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
Yahoo Services to Come Standard on HP Computers
Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard have signed a deal to feature Yahoo services, including search, on the HP computers sold in the United States and European Markets.
Local Search Continues to Gain Momentum
According to a study released on Thursday, the number of internet users engaging in local search queries continues to grow.
Yahoo acquires Web video editing company Jumpcut
Internet media giant Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday it had acquired Jumpcut, a site that provides simple to use online video editing tools
Yahoo acquires video-editing site Jumpcut
Internet media giant Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday it had acquired Jumpcut, a site that provides simple-to-use online video-editing tools......
Google Gains Search Market Share, Yahoo Down in August
Internet juggernaut Google Inc. gained search market-share over its rivals for the month of August, while its closest competitor Yahoo Inc. lost slight share, latest research indicates.
Yahoo sells Artist's New Album Online
Yahoo Inc. said on Tuesday that it has teamed up with musician Jesse McCartney to release the artists new album online in two major digital music formats.
Yahoo to Begin New Advertising Campaign
Yahoo Inc. plans a new integrated marketing campaign in U.S. and overseas markets that includes television, radio, cinema and online advertising, the Internet media company said on Monday.
Yahoo and Intel to pipe sports data to TV screens
Yahoo Inc.and Intel Corp. said on Tuesday they are teaming up to pipe sports statistics to TV screens, targeting fans who devour data about real-world players to manage their fantasy teams.
Google says may launch video service in Japan
Google Inc., the world's biggest Web search engine, said on Thursday it was seeking partners to contribute contents for a video service in Japan.
Electronic Arts signs video game ad deals
Electronic Arts Inc., the world's biggest video game publisher, said on Thursday it had struck deals with two in-game advertising providers, taking its first steps into the online advertising business.


