Apparently, the fat lady didn't sing yet . . .
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Microsoft, Yahoo in talks on possible deal - USATODAY.com
Two weeks after withdrawing a $47.5 billion offer to buy the Internet icon, Microsoft (MSFT) said Sunday that it and Yahoo are discussing a transaction but not an acquisition of all of Yahoo (YHOO).
Microsoft did not provide any details. Yahoo issued a statement late Sunday saying it was considering a "number of value-maximizing strategic alternatives" and would evaluate any Microsoft proposal.
Yahoo and Microsoft reinitiated talks after billionaire investor Carl Icahn last week launched a plan to boot Yahoo's 10-member board of directors for "irresponsible" and "unconscionable" acts that prompted Microsoft to drop its $33-a-share bid to buy Yahoo.
According to a source close to Microsoft, the renewed talks would involve a partnership of some kind.
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