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Microsoft & Yahoo Renegotiate

Discussion in 'Yahoo' started by Sem-Advance, May 19, 2008.

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    Hey everybody

    Microsoft yesterday announced they are back talking with Yahoo.

    Seems it is not to takeover Yahoo but to somehow join forces...

    You can read more at my blog MediaViper.com

    Have a read and tell all of your friends to buy Yahoo stock!!!!!!!!
     
    Sem-Advance, May 19, 2008 IP
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  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Well this time Microsoft is very secretive, both I would say that it would be to Yahoo's benefit. Simple reason, now Google and Microsoft are both courting Yahoo and since it is not a merger, it should be a commercial deal, with two such strong suitors, Yahoo stands to gain from the bidding war.
     
    wisdomtool, May 19, 2008 IP
  3. Sem-Advance

    Sem-Advance Notable Member

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    Yes it seems a good time to buy Yahoo stock at the low price now as it won't stay there with Goog & Softie making a play.

    To me though it makers Ballmer seem desperate to prove he's a CEO on the scale of Jack Walsh.....

    Desperation always seems tacky though.....

    And I've been on a rant on the value of Yahoo Directory which could be wiped out.....:rolleyes:
     
    Sem-Advance, May 19, 2008 IP
  4. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Jack Walsh was a different type of CEO for a totally different scenario :)
    I would say that Ballmer main worries are that he is pushing Yahoo too hard into the embrace of Google.

     
    wisdomtool, May 19, 2008 IP
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    kainth56 Peon

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    Its Great But If Microsoft Wins The Race of Yahoo Bid Than A Next Gen's Battle Of Internet Will Start Soon
     
    kainth56, May 19, 2008 IP
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    Rudy1211 Peon

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    An anonymous informant is reported by Reuters and confirmed by the Wall Street Journal as revealing that Microsoft may be proposing a deal to break up Yahoo! Both Microsoft and Yahoo have declined to comment, but a source is reported as revealing that - understandably - “Yahoo executives reacted lukewarmly to the plan”. For more, see: Microsoft Aiming to Split Yahoo?
     
    Rudy1211, May 20, 2008 IP
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    speda1 Well-Known Member

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    I would'nt buy Yahoo stock. If the deal falls through it will dive.
     
    speda1, May 20, 2008 IP
  8. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I don't think it will fall through this time, it seemed both sides want to arrive at an agreement.
     
    wisdomtool, May 20, 2008 IP
  9. sultanofseo

    sultanofseo Notable Member

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    thanks for the update. last time i heard was the bid off the table the there would be no deal. btw, will this deal ever come to a closure?
     
    sultanofseo, May 21, 2008 IP
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    Sem-Advance Notable Member

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    It won't be the previous version of the deal where Microsoft would take over Yahoo.

    What apparently is being discussed is Yahoo giving up it's Search Marketing side which Microsoft would run.

    This would allow Microsoft to compete with Google and allow Yahoo to focus on its core which is Content Publishing and Entertainment.

    At least that is the conventional wisdom.

    Yahoo would probably sell of the Search Marketing side and keep its Display Ad side.
     
    Sem-Advance, May 21, 2008 IP
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    Vembl Peon

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    Very interesting, I knew Microsoft was only trying to hide their intentions by first saying that they have lost interest in Yahoo! Maybe they slept on their decision and realized that it would be a great mistake not to acquire Yahoo!. But we shall see.
     
    Vembl, May 21, 2008 IP
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    nutty professor Banned

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    whoever ends up buying whoever ,THE REST OF US STANDS TO GAIN FROM IT!!!!!!!!!
     
    nutty professor, May 25, 2008 IP
  13. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Not quite it depends, if the end results is more competition yes, if it ends up as a monopoly , will will lose except the monopolizing company.

     
    wisdomtool, May 25, 2008 IP