May 4, 2007 1:20 PM

Tease: Microsoft and Yahoo Merger Talks Dead

Minutes ago The Wall Street Journal reported that the proposed deal talks between Microsoft and Yahoo! are officially dead. "Microsoft and Yahoo in recent months discussed a possible merger of the two companies or some kind of match-up that would pair their respective strengths, say people familiar with the situation.But the merger discussions are no […]

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Minutes ago The Wall Street Journal reported that the proposed deal talks between Microsoft and Yahoo! are officially dead.

"Microsoft and Yahoo in recent months discussed a possible merger of the two companies or some kind of match-up that would pair their respective strengths, say people familiar with the situation.But the merger discussions are no longer active, these people say. The two companies may still explore other ways of cooperating."

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