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Yahoo! to test Google search ads
Yahoo! has announced it is set to begin a limited test of rival firm Google's AdSense for Search service.

Murdoch may assist Microsoft in its Yahoo! takeover bid
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is considering the prospect of teaming up with Microsoft to assist it in its bid to takeover search engine provider Yahoo!, it has been suggested.

Yahoo! investor speaks out against Microsoft takeover
Search engine provider Yahoo! has received support from its second largest investor in its bid to fend off Microsoft's takeover bid.

'Microsoft threatens to cut Yahoo! bid in 3 weeks'
Two months after making its initial takeover bid, Microsoft has warned Yahoo! that it will lower its offer if the search engine provider fails to come to an agreement within three weeks.

Microsoft 'unlikely to raise Yahoo! bid despite speculation to the contrary'
Despite recent speculation that Microsoft was preparing to raise its bid for Yahoo!, sources familiar with the software and internet firm's plans have denied that such a move is likely.

Yahoo! plan 'shows Microsoft bid is an undervaluation'
Yahoo! has outlined a three-year plan that, it says, proves Microsoft's unsolicited proposal "substantially undervalues" the company.

Murdoch confirms lack of interest in Yahoo! bid
News Corp chief executive Rupert Murdoch has indicated that his company is unwilling to make a bid for Yahoo! to help it fend off the advances of Microsoft.

Microsoft 'to attempt coup if Yahoo! talks fail'
Internet and software giant Microsoft is set to attempt a boardroom coup at Yahoo! if the search engine provider fails to engage in "serious" talks concerning a potential takeover bid, it has been suggested.

Google's share price sinks to nine-month low
Internet giant Google's stock price fell yesterday (February 26th) to a nine-month low following an industry report which suggested that fewer internet users are clicking on its advertisements.

Yahoo! shareholders 'keen for Microsoft deal'
Most of Yahoo!'s shareholders would prefer the search engine provider to sign a deal with Microsoft than attempt to oppose it, it has been suggested.