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Post-Microsoft, What's a Yahoo to Do?

Google deal risky, but analysts say company must prove its value

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted May 4, 2008 5:24 PM CDT

(Newser) – High-fives broke out at Yahoo yesterday after Microsoft revoked its buyout bid, but founder Jerry Yang and colleagues may want to hold off on celebrations, the New York Times reports. Analysts expect the stock to tank tomorrow, shareholders are mulling legal action, key workers may... Read full story »

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