Why Microsoft May Buy AT&T

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31 May 2001

Why Microsoft May Buy AT&T Broadband: Fear, Greed & Envy
"Would AT&T Broadband, the nation’s largest cable company, make a good acquisition target for technology giant Microsoft Corp.? There are lots of reasons why such a move would make sense, according to senior Kagan analysts. Recent visits to AT&T headquarters by Microsoft officials, including chairman Bill Gates, have fueled rumors among AT&T employees that the tech giant may have its eye on the cable company."
Looks like today is a rumor day.

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