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Microsoft and Yahoo Strike Deal

Last year, Microsoft made a hostile bid to buy Yahoo for $48 billion. That didn't work, but today the two agreed to a partnership. It could be good for both companies, but the primary target appears to be Google .

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Last year, Microsoft made a hostile bid to buy Yahoo for $48 billion. That didn't work, but today the two agreed to a partnership. It could be good for both companies, but the primary target appears to be Google. While the colossus of Internet searching and its dominance will likely continue, today's deal is designed to slow Google down. Todd Bishop is managing editor of TechFlash.com.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Rebecca Mooney
Producer, The Treatment
Todd Bishop
Co-founder and Managing Editor, TechFlash

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Microsoft and Yahoo Strike Deal

Last year, Microsoft made a hostile bid to buy Yahoo for $48 billion. That didn't work, but today the two agreed to a partnership. It could be good for both companies, but the primary target appears to be Google .

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To the Point

Microsoft and Yahoo Strike Deal

Last year, Microsoft made a hostile bid to buy Yahoo for $48 billion. That didn't work, but today the two agreed to a partnership. It could be good for both companies, but the primary target appears to be Google .

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