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Microsoft Corp is considering a bid for Yahoo Inc, resurfacing as a potential buyer after a bitter and unsuccessful fight to take over the Internet company in 2008, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday.

An analyst from Wedbush recently speculated that Netflix separated its DVD business to open doors for potential acquisition of the company by Amazon. Our price estimate for Netflix stands at $195, implying a premium of about 50% to the market price.

Nasdaq OMX has stepped up its opposition to the planned merger between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse and said the deal would "irrevocably destroy" competition in Europe's listed-derivatives markets, just as the European Commission nears a decision on the tie-up.

Google Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired Zagat Survey LLC, the restaurant review and ratings service that is a go-to source for foodies everywhere.

The Justice Department's move to block AT&T Inc. from buying
T-Mobile USA is motivated by the desire to keep a low-priced
competitor in the game. But that's a game T-Mobile is losing.

CNN announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Zite, a Canadian tablet software developer.

Barnes & Noble said Liberty Media has invested $204 million in the bookseller, effectively ending acquisition talks.

Facebook announced Tuesday that it was acquiring Push Pop Press, an interactive digital e-book publisher, although Facebook said it did not plan to enter the book industry.

Apple is in the early stages of examining Hulu LLC, a video-streaming pioneer that is being considered for sale by its owners.

Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions, the largest U.S. pharmacy benefits management companies, said Thursday they will combine in a deal worth $29.1 billion in cash and stock.