According to Reuters, Microsoft (MSFT) would borrow some of the money for a purchase of Yahoo! (YHOO).
Reuters writes that Toyota’s (TM) net grew 7.5% on emerging market growth.
Reuters writes that Yahoo! may consider an alliance with Google (GOOG).
Reuters reports that News Corp (NWS) lifted its outlook and sees no advertising slowdown.
The Wall Street Journal writes that social networks and video sharing sites are delivering big ad numbers more slowly than expected.
The Wall Street Journal writes that Moody’s is thinking of changing its ratings system.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Boston Scientific (BSX) posted a loss for the last quarter.
The New York Times writes that factory orders rose in December
The New York Times writes that BHP Billiton (BHP) is reviewing its options now that a Chinese firm has bought part of Rio Tinto (RTP).
The FT writes that BP (BP) will cut 5,000 jobs.
The FT reports that China is on a course for an economic slowdown.
Barron’s reports that SiRF Technology (SIRF) dropped sharply on poor quarterly numbers.
Bloomberg writes that Toyota says that its profit may decline this quarter.
Douglas A. McIntyre
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