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Microsoft Tops Estimates, Predicts Sales Increase

Software giant Microsoft Corp. said Thursday its second fiscal quarter generally beat analysts by posting a quarterly profit. The company also predicted next year's earnings to rise between 13 percent and 18 percent.
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Google earnings surprise may give Yahoo leverage

An earnings windfall for Google Inc should benefit rival Yahoo Inc in buyout talks with Microsoft Corp, as investors view the results as proof of a robust online advertising market.Yahoo is enterin...
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Yahoo-Microsoft Merger Most Likely: Analysts

Microsoft is the most likely suitor to merge with Yahoo, analysts contend, as several deals now vie for the Internet giant's future. Sending a clear signal that it intends to pursue all options, the search leader has solicited alternate deals, including a possible merger with AOL, or partnership with arch-rival Google.
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Yahoo in Eye of Storm as Deals Swirl

Yahoo Inc., the target of a hostile takeover bid by Microsoft Corp., is in the eye of a storm of potential deals involving the some of the biggest players in technology and media including Google Inc., News Corp. and Time Warner Inc.
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Yahoo, Google in Web Ad Talks: Report

Yahoo Inc. may be near an announcement that it will carry search web search advertising from Google Inc., according to a report released Wednesday.
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Microsoft and Yahoo Meet, No Developments

Senior executives at Microsoft and Yahoo met this week to discuss their proposed merger but did not get anywhere with the talks, the Wall Street Journal said on its Web site, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Microsoft May Sweeten Yahoo Bid

Microsoft may sweeten its bid to acquire Internet-giant Yahoo, according to one analyst, sending shares of the firm higher in Tuesday trading.
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Microsoft Releases Major Vista Update

Microsoft has released the first major update to its Windows Vista operating system on Tuesday, promising better performance and increased stability.
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Nintendo Outsells Rivals Again, Sony Second

Nintendo continued to dominate rivals in the month of February, with new data showing the game-maker selling nearly twice as many game-consoles in the second month of the year.

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