After Microsoft's much reported failure to take over Yahoo!, now both Microsoft and Yahoo! are reportedly interested in acquiring AOL and the relevant talks are ongoing, or so says the Wall Street Journal. Both takeover bids could be hindered by Google though, who own 5% of AOL and who manage their search-based advertising services, seen by many as the net revenue stream with most potential. Google aren't keen on the idea of being out-grown by merging competitors, and may do whatever they can to throw a spanner in the works with any Microsoft/AOL or Yahoo!/AOL deal.
Jul 18, 2008
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Microsoft and Yahoo! reportedly both interested in buying AOL
Microsoft and Yahoo! are reportedly both interested in acquiring AOL, according to the Wall Street Journal, though Google, which owns 5% of AOL, could hinder any deal.