Mergers & Acquisitions

Misys tops midcap gainers on market talk of bid 1:31pm BST

LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - Shares in Misys rose over 6 percent against a downbeat UK market on Tuesday, as traders pointed to renewed market talk of a bid for the British software company.  Full Article

 
Before the Bell-HP shares slip after unveiling EDS deal 12:53pm BST 

NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard shares slipped about 2 percent before the bell on Tuesday after the computer company confirmed plans to buy Electronic Data Systems and released quarterly results.  Full Article 

Agency says Microsoft hurts student interests 1:00pm BST 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A government agency has told the European Commission that Microsoft Office works poorly with rival software used in schools, hurting the interests of learners, teachers and parents.  Full Article 

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