Yahoo Plot Summary

There were so many stories about Yahoo in the media this week that it was hard to keep track of what was happening. Here's a summary of this week's news and rumor: Sunday: Yahoo Board Balks At Microsoft Bid Monday: Yahoo Rejects Microsoft Offer Tuesday: In Europe, Yahoo tops Google in deal with T-Mobile Yahoo Buys Online Video Service For $160 Million Yahoo lays off 1,100 workers (Just when they're shelling out $160 mil for a video company? Cold.) Wednesday: Investor says Microsoft's Yahoo offer high enough Major Yahoo Investor Urges Microsoft to Raise Offer Thursday: Yahoo Seen in News Corp. Talks But Analysts Dubious Friday: Yahoo Board Divided Over Microsoft Offer I like how the board's shifting sentiments bookend and propel the drama. Of course, the layoffs suck. To be continued...