Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's troubled smartphone business represents a daring $7.2 billion attempt by the software giant and a once-influential cellphone maker to catch up with the mobile computing revolution that threatens ...
Business
Sep 4, 2013
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With its deal for Nokia's handset business, Microsoft is making a bold, risky bet to gain traction in the smartphone market after missing the tech sector's shift to mobile.
Business
Sep 3, 2013
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Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.'s line-up of smartphones and a portfolio of patents and services in an attempt to strengthen its fight with Apple Inc. and Google Inc. to capture a slice of the lucrative mobile computing ...
Business
Sep 3, 2013
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Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.'s line-up of smartphones and a portfolio of patents and services in an attempt to mount a more formidable challenge to Apple Inc. and Google Inc. as more technological tasks get done ...
Business
Sep 3, 2013
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Microsoft says it will begin holding regular meetings with San Francisco investment firm ValueAct Capital and potentially give the investor a seat on its board.
Business
Aug 30, 2013
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A failure to recognize and adapt to changes in mobile computing is what ultimately led to the most recent change at the top of Microsoft. But the blame should not fall solely on the shoulders of CEO Steve Ballmer, who recently ...
Economics & Business
Aug 29, 2013
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Microsoft Corp.'s tumultuous fall on the stock market during the past 13 years has largely been fueled by missteps in the consumer products market.
Business
Aug 27, 2013
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Guessing who might replace Steve Ballmer has always been something of a parlor game for Microsoft Corp. watchers.
Business
Aug 27, 2013
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced on Friday that he plans to retire from the world's biggest software company after more than 13 years at its helm. Here's a look at the ups and downs of his tenure:
Business
Aug 24, 2013
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When Steve Ballmer took over as CEO in January 2000, Microsoft was the titan of tech and the world's most valuable company.
Business
Aug 24, 2013
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