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Google-YouTube merger clears antitrust review
November 6, 2006
Google gets OK to move forward with its $1.65 billion acquisition of video-sharing site.
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On antitrust, is Google the next Microsoft?
July 23, 2007
Google is facing opposition to its DoubleClick deal in what could be a repeat of the way Washington punished Microsoft a decade ago.
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Google-DoubleClick: Tough sell in EU
November 21, 2007
The search giant will have a tricky time getting what it wants as trustbusters on the other side of the Atlantic dig into the planned $3.1 billion merger.
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EU approves Oracle-Siebel merger
December 22, 2005
With the last major antitrust hurdle cleared, the deal now awaits SEC approval. First-quarter closing expected.
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EU extends review of Google-DoubleClick merger
November 13, 2007
European Commission's decision to take a deeper look at the proposed merger potentially puts the $3.1 billion deal at risk.
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Week in review: Tech's shopping spree
March 14, 2008
Big companies go on the hunt for acquisitions to beef up their positions, while developers get many warm welcomes. Also: Unruly at South by Southwest.
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Microsoft, Google square off in Washington
September 27, 2007
Thursday will mark the opening round in the heavyweight fight over Google's acquisition of DoubleClick.
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Week in review: Google's DoubleClick deletion dilemma
December 14, 2007
Fight over megamerger takes intriguing turns, while social networks open developer platforms. Also: celebrating Commodore 64's legacy.
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On Capitol Hill, Google and Microsoft spar over DoubleClick
September 27, 2007
Senators say both sides made good arguments but don't say whether the proposed $3.1 billion deal should be blocked.
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