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Windows 8 Hardly Hurts Ballmer’s CEO Job Security at Microsoft

Posted: May 15, 2013 at 6:40 am

It is very easy to say that problems with Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows 8 are the last straw for investors and the firm's board as the future of CEO ...
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Microsoft Nook Stock Rumors Already Fading, aQuantive Legacy Carries On

Posted: May 13, 2013 at 2:23 pm

Is Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) reconsidering how much it really wants to spend on yet another digital media effort? Shares of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) are getting clipped ...
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Today’s Best Market Rumors (11/13/2012)

Posted: November 13, 2012 at 9:05 am

Updated throughout the day on the 24/7 Wall St. Wire: Windows and Windows Live President Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) because he pressed for Steve Ballmer's job. (various) ...
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More Hope for Microsoft Shares with Windows 8

Posted: March 20, 2012 at 6:22 am

The single greatest criticism of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Steven Ballmer is that the company’s shares have not gained during his tenure as head of the company. The attack is ...
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Nokia Pushes for U.S. Comeback

Posted: January 10, 2012 at 6:55 am

The three partners in the launch of the new Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Windows-powered Lumia 900 smartphone -- AT&T (NYSE: T), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Nokia -- were effusive about its chances ...
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Job Creators Still at Top of Forbes 400

Posted: September 22, 2011 at 6:27 am

There may be a few financiers and hedge fund managers at the top of the Forbes 400 rich list. Most of the people on it, however, are individuals who have ...
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In Defense Of Steve Ballmer

Posted: May 26, 2011 at 6:55 am

In defense of Steve Ballmer, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) may not be a company that can be greatly improved, no matter who runs it. Hedge fund chief David Einhorn of Greenlight ...
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Oust Steve Ballmer? Why?

Posted: August 5, 2010 at 8:31 pm

Last month,  Peter Lauria of the Daily Beast wrote an intrigue-filled story chock full of anonymous Tweets and anonymous sniping from competitors arguing that there was a "coup" in the ...
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