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Yahoo Looks To Regain Its Cool With $1.1 Billion Tumblr Deal
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times.
Disney Completes $4.06B LucasFilm Acquisition
Disney said it has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.06 billion in cash and stock…
Disney Unlikely To Change ‘Star Wars’ Brand After Buying Lucasfilm
Experts say The Walt Disney Co. has earned credibility with diehard fans by keeping its fingerprints off important film franchises like those produced by its Marvel Entertainment and Pixar divisions.
SF-Based Lucasfilm Being Sold To Disney; New ‘Star Wars’ Films Planned
Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind “Star Wars,” from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It’s also making a seventh movie in the “Star Wars” series.
Google Acquires Snapseed To Compete With Facebook
Google has snapped up the digital photo editing service Snapseed as part of its effort to compete against Facebook’s online social network.
Google Closes On Motorola Mobility Acquisition
Google says it has completed its acquisition of phone maker Motorola Mobility and it has appointed a Google executive as the new CEO of the business.
China OKs Google’s $12.5 Billion Purchase Of Motorola Mobility
Google said authorities in China have approved its acquisition of Motorola Mobility. This brings the Internet search giant closer to completing its biggest deal ever.
Google Buys Zagat Restaurant Review Service
Google has bought the restaurant review service Zagat as it tries to help people connect with local businesses.
EBay Buys Website Operator GSI Commerce For $2.4 Billion
Online marketplace operator EBay said Monday that it will pay $2.4 billion for GSI Commerce, which operates websites for retailers like Toys R Us and Bath & Body Works.
AT&T To Acquire T-Mobile USA
AT&T has announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction for approximately $39 billion.
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