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Gates: Microsoft to go its own way

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:58:20 -0400

Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., Chairman Bill Gates said Friday.

Advocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:20:13 -0400

An online advertising partnership between Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. is facing opposition from consumer and civic groups that didn't wait for an official deal announcement to voice their discontent.

Pappas Ventures seeking $200M for new fund, report says

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:46:31 -0400

Pappas Ventures, a Triangle-based venture fund focused on life-sciences investments, is raising a fourth fund of up to $200 million, according to VentureWire.

Triangle tech community loses advocate, entrepreneur, investor in Paul Rasmussen

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:30 -0400

Memorial service is set for Friday afternoon at First Flight Center in RTP. Rasmussen ran, invested in, and mentored many high-tech firms in region for 15 years.

Investors dial back in to R.H. Donnelley stock, sending shares up 28%

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:28:25 -0400

Cary-based yellow pages, search firm reports huge loss, but Wall Street is buying.