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Microsoft Says Yahoo Deal Was About Search

Microsoft executives said the company does not plan to make a slew of Internet acquisitions since it ended its bid for Yahoo.There has been speculation that Microsoft would possibly buy Facebook, which it has a small stake in or Time Warner's AOL along with a number of other companies.

Microsoft Leaves Door Open For Yahoo Deal

Microsoft claims it is through with its acquisition plans of Yahoo according to Microsoft Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie.

Bill Gates Okay With Ballmer's Decisions

Recounting the recent Microsoft-Yahoo stuff would be a waste of space; we all know what happened and who was involved.  One name rarely came up, though, and in case anyone was wondering what Bill Gates thought about the outcome, well . . . he doesn't seem to have lost sleep over it.

Yahoo Still Standing After Closing Bell

Ben Franklin might not have agreed, but after Microsoft withdrew its offer, the drop in Yahoo's stock became as certain as death and taxes.  The only surprise was that, after a full day of trading, the drop was more of a dip than a plunge.

Microsoft Is Done Pursuing Yahoo!

Microsoft announced it will not be going forward with its plan to buy Yahoo, after it was clear the two sides could not agree on a price, and Steve Ballmer elected not to risk his entire career on the deal. Here are some links about the news:

Steve Ballmer's Yahoo Acquistion Options

As Microsoft weighs its acquisition options with Yahoo, it’s interesting that its board is pretty much leaving the decision to CEO Steve Ballmer. Could it be that Ballmer’s next move be the one that decides his future at Microsoft?

Google Says Microsoft, Yahoo Deal "Bad for the Internet"

Google has expressed concern over the possible Microsoft acquisition of Yahoo.

Ballmer Promises Yahoo Brand "Will Live"

Can you picture a world without Yahoo?  Well, for your imagination's sake, let's hope so.  This scenario shouldn't become a reality, however, since in the event of an acquisition by Microsoft, the Yahoo name will continue to exist.

Wikipedia Entry Names Steve Ballmer As Some Guy's Dad

How much do you trust Wikipedia?  Because, for whatever it's worth, Steve Ballmer briefly became "Rob Dunbar's Dad" on the user-edited encyclopedia.

Microsoft, Yahoo Bid: The Basics

Microsoft is making a bid to acquire Yahoo for a record setting $44.6 billion. At $31 per share, Microsoft's bid represents a 62 percent premium over Yahoo's current stock value. There is speculation that Yahoo could try to get Microsoft to pay as much as $35 per share.There have been rumors about such a deal since late 2006. One obstacle in Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo could have been former Yahoo CEO Terry Semel who was rumored to be strongly opposed to being purchased by Microsoft.