Week in review: Yahoo spurns Microsoft, looks to Murdoch
By Asavin Wattanajantra,
Yahoo rejects Microsoft takeover bid
Microsoft receives no love from Yahoo as the internet portal issues a clear rebuff to the Windows maker's $44.6 billion (£22.3 billion) bid. Yahoo claims the offer seriously undervalues the company.
News Corp may do deal with Yahoo
While Yahoo ignores Microsoft's attention, reports surface that News Corporation is involved in discussions with the company - a week after Rupert Murdoch played down his interest - which could involve MySpace changing hands.
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Small businesses need to work extremely hard if they are to make the most of the net and fend off global competition from other small companies.
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