Microsoft offers $44.6 billion to buy Yahoo Inc.

In a move that I predict will become the greatest acquisition in business history, Microsoft has made an unsolicited takeover offer of $44.6 billion dollars to Yahoo Inc. I can't even begin to describe the enormity or depth of this proposed acquisition. The obvious attempt to stand toe to toe with Google on Google's own terf is but a small part of the larger picture. The fact that Yahoo's stock price has tumbled prompting investors to seek just about any way out only aids Microsoft in this endeavor. The sly move of waiting until the very day former Yahoo Chairman Terry Semel had resigned, and having the offer letter already addressed to Semel's successor hints at Microsoft having some kind of internal presence at Yahoo. In my opinion, this acquisition is inevitable barring any DOJ interference. Looking at recent DOJ antitrust investigations and subsequent rulings, I don't see this as a problem for Redmond. I am already looking down the road to fully understand the implications this will have on the tech industry, and I'm sure it will make huge waves. Be ready for a tech rally real soon as the coffers of giants start to open up this year.

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