Icahn Not Crying Over Microsoft
June 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn sees potential in Yahoo’s deal with Google.
June 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn sees potential in Yahoo’s deal with Google.
Icahn Mulls His Next Move
June 13, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Talks between Yahoo and Microsoft ended on Thursday, resulting in Google being allowed to put search ads on Yahoo's site. Billionaire activist Carl Icahn’s efforts to make a deal with Microsoft have seemingly fallen through.
June 13, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Talks between Yahoo and Microsoft ended on Thursday, resulting in Google being allowed to put search ads on Yahoo's site. Billionaire activist Carl Icahn’s efforts to make a deal with Microsoft have seemingly fallen through.
Yahoo Postpones Icahn Battle
May 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In efforts to postpone an ominous battle with Icahn, Yahoo has again delayed its annual meeting.
May 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In efforts to postpone an ominous battle with Icahn, Yahoo has again delayed its annual meeting.
Microsoft Still Vying for Yahoo
May 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Yahoo shareholders are hoping for a Microsoft and Yahoo alliance over the less-friendly Yahoo and Google alliance. Icahn speaks out and shareholders weigh in on Yahoo's fate.
May 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Yahoo shareholders are hoping for a Microsoft and Yahoo alliance over the less-friendly Yahoo and Google alliance. Icahn speaks out and shareholders weigh in on Yahoo's fate.
Apple Weary of Google’s Schmidt
May 8, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Apple and Google's competitive interests may cause problems by having Google's Schmidt on Apple's board.
May 8, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Apple and Google's competitive interests may cause problems by having Google's Schmidt on Apple's board.
Microsoft Threatens Lower Bid
April 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Microsoft's battle to buy Yahoo could be turning ugly. The software giant set a deadline for Yahoo to accept the deal or face a proxy battle for a takeover at a lower price.
April 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Microsoft's battle to buy Yahoo could be turning ugly. The software giant set a deadline for Yahoo to accept the deal or face a proxy battle for a takeover at a lower price.
Human Rights on Google’s Proxy
March 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Google shareholders will be asked to hold the web-search giant accountable for protecting free speech, regardless of international borders, and to establish a board committee on human rights.
March 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Google shareholders will be asked to hold the web-search giant accountable for protecting free speech, regardless of international borders, and to establish a board committee on human rights.
Apple Tops List of Most Admired
March 12, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Apple Computer has been noted as this year’s most admired company. Fortune magazine [March 17, 2008] profiles CEO Steve Jobs, reporting that “what makes him a great CEO drive him to put his company, and his investors, at risk.”
March 12, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Apple Computer has been noted as this year’s most admired company. Fortune magazine [March 17, 2008] profiles CEO Steve Jobs, reporting that “what makes him a great CEO drive him to put his company, and his investors, at risk.”
China Seeks to Censor Google
January 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Chinese officials launched a crackdown today on “vulgar” websites, including Google and the country’s leading search engine, Baidu.
January 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Chinese officials launched a crackdown today on “vulgar” websites, including Google and the country’s leading search engine, Baidu.
Winners & Losers in M&A
December 27, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Technology groups Google and Oracle and energy companies XTO and Transocean enjoyed the best share price performance among U.S. corporations making large domestic acquisitions this year, according to Dealogic data.
December 27, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Technology groups Google and Oracle and energy companies XTO and Transocean enjoyed the best share price performance among U.S. corporations making large domestic acquisitions this year, according to Dealogic data.
Google Keyword: Antitrust
October 24, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
A deep look into Google, Inc.’s pending $3.1 billion acquisition of online ad company DoubleClick, Inc. went even deeper this week, as the European Commission extended its inquiry into the deal until November 13, after which time Google could potentially dominate the online-search market. But will the search-engine prove to be the next big antitrust target?
October 24, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
A deep look into Google, Inc.’s pending $3.1 billion acquisition of online ad company DoubleClick, Inc. went even deeper this week, as the European Commission extended its inquiry into the deal until November 13, after which time Google could potentially dominate the online-search market. But will the search-engine prove to be the next big antitrust target?