Disney takes stake in Infoseek
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Walt Disney buys a 43 percent stake in Infoseek, ending a week of speculation that the two companies would combine forces.
Convergence through mergers
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Not waiting for PCs to merge with TVs, media titans are buying Net companies and creating another form of convergence.
AOL up after AT&T report
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America Online rises in preopening trade after a report the online service had declined a tentative buyout offer from AT&T.
AOL affirms independence
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The online giant's top executives tell employees that it is committed to remaining independent and is not merging with AT&T.
Telco speculation fuels Net stocks
Internet stocks surge on renewed speculation that they may become the prey of telecommunications carriers and "old media" companies.
Telcos hit snags in Net efforts
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Deregulation was supposed to make it easier for telcos to jump onto the Net, but they have had difficulty connecting on the promise.
Excite, AT&T service launches
Excite and AT&T WorldNet today launch their joint Web-based online service in hopes of attracting new users with a package of services at a lower price point.
NBC buys stake in CNET, Snap
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NBC purchases a 19 percent stake in CNET's Internet portal service, and will operate the service as a joint venture.
Telcos aim for one-stop shops
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The $62-billion buyout of Ameritech by SBC Communications is another bold move to create a "one-stop shop" for phone and data services in the telecommunications industry.
AT&T broadens Net strategy
news analysis
After a wild week on the Internet, in which it announced partnerships with three major search and content sites, AT&T is promising more of the same to come.
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