Posted AT 11:53 AM EDT on 01/02/08
Microsoft tables $44.6-billion offer for Yahoo
Toronto — — Microsoft Corp. revealed plans for a surprise $44.6-billion (U.S.) cash and stock takeover offer for struggling Internet search pioneer Yahoo! Inc.
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