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Yahoo, shareholders convene--at last

August 1, 2008 6:19 PM PDT

At the annual shareholders meeting, Yahoo honchos continue to voice optimism about the company's future. Some investors had hoped for more action.

Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!

April 11, 2008 3:41 PM PDT

The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)

Week in review: Wireless in Las Vegas

April 4, 2008 4:49 PM PDT

The CTIA wireless trade show grabbed the bulk of headlines, but the big stories were less about handsets and more about network openness and resulting new features. Also, music industry mixes it up.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)

Judge on privacy: Computer code trumps the law

February 22, 2008 10:58 AM PST

Technology has outpaced legal system's ability to regulate its use in issues of privacy and fair use rights, says Australian High Court judge.

Gates explains why Microsoft needs Yahoo

February 20, 2008 2:58 PM PST

A main driver of the takeover bid is the desire for "great engineers," says Microsoft's chairman. Plus: Windows 7 and other future tech.

Microsoft waiting for formal rejection from Yahoo

February 19, 2008 3:04 PM PST

Wondering why Redmond hasn't upped its bid for Yahoo yet? The software giant may be waiting for a "Dear John" letter.

Yahoo's Jerry Yang is no Bill Gates

February 16, 2008 6:00 AM PST

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says loyalists who want to give Yahoo's CEO one more chance are living in the past.

Top Yahoo shareholders could support Microsoft

February 15, 2008 4:07 PM PST

The Net giant is calling on Redmond to bump up its bid, but many of its largest shareholders have dual ownership in both stocks.

Memo to Microsoft: Yahoo's A-list

February 15, 2008 9:57 AM PST

The merger-minded software giant will likely want to keep Yahoo execs in a host of areas, including online ads, social media, and Web search.
More layoffs for Yahoo?

What's Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo?

February 12, 2008 8:36 AM PST

After a resounding "no" on its unsolicited buyout offer for Yahoo, Redmond will either up the ante or ready a one-two punch.

Yahoo rejects Microsoft's bid

February 11, 2008 1:52 PM PST

Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.
Yang's follow-up letter to Yahoo staffers

Microsoft-Yahoo the mother of all clusterbombs

February 1, 2008 3:33 PM PST

To pull this off, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer will need to throw one hell of a hail mary pass, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper.

Week in review: Teaming up against Google

February 1, 2008 6:20 PM PST

Microsoft offers to buy struggling Yahoo for $44.6 billion to better compete against Google. Also: Vista's one-year anniversary.

Chart: A Microsoft-Yahoo combo by the numbers

May 2, 2008 2:18 PM PDT

What would Microsoft gain by swallowing Yahoo for a proposed $44.6 billion? CNET News.com contrasts combined stats with Google's.

FAQ: What's next for Microsoft's Yahoo bid?

February 1, 2008 12:37 PM PST

Microsoft faces financial and legal hurdles in its unsolicited bid for Yahoo. CNET News.com walks you through the potential steps.

Microsoft bids $44.6 billion for Yahoo

February 1, 2008 11:27 AM PST

Offer--described by Yahoo as "unsolicited"--amounts to $31 per share, or a 62 percent premium above its closing stock price Thursday.

At Yahoo, a need to hit refresh

February 1, 2008 7:50 AM PST

The troubled Web giant used to be known for its innovative ways. To find a way to a brighter future, it could stand to take a look at its past.

Flickr brings tagging to vintage images

January 17, 2008 3:00 PM PST

Pilot project puts hundreds of public-domain pictures on photo-sharing site. In return, Library of Congress asks for tagging help.
Photos: Library of Congress uploads

eBay, Yahoo Japan to link up auction services

December 3, 2007 8:10 PM PST

eBay and Yahoo Japan will link up their auction sites to make cross-border bidding easier

Newspapers and ads: Missed delivery

November 12, 2007 10:00 AM PST

The Web has conquered the market for classifieds. Is there any cause for hope in last-ditch efforts by the old-school print publishers?