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Microsoft

  • 23-08-2013 10:08pm
    #1
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭


    Steve Ballmer to retire as ceo of Microsoft within the next year.

    Possibly a few years late happening but we might see a big shake up now.


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  • #2
    Cute Hoor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭Cute Hoor


    The markets certainly seemed to like the news


  • #3
    Pennystockwhiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Pennystockwhiz


    It's about time he left, Microsoft up 7% today..


  • #4
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    Pennystockwhiz wrote: »
    It's about time he left, Microsoft up 7% today..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc

    That increases his net worth by over $700 million


  • #5
    Pennystockwhiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Pennystockwhiz


    Haha how could any 1 take him seriously after that..


  • #6
    Fitz123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭Fitz123


    Didn't he damage his vocal cords at one stage screaming !!


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  • #7
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    They have just picked up the mobile division of Nokia.


  • #8
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    Surely the crucial part of that story is the price they paid for the privilege? I saw a figure of $7.2 billion on Reuters.

    Reuters are also reporting that this has led to a rise of 40% for their share price: the handet and maintenance division being described as "heavily cash-burning".

    A good time to think about picking up some Nokia shares? I never thought I'd say that again.


  • #9
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    hullaballoo wrote: »
    Surely the crucial part of that story is the price they paid for the privilege? I saw a figure of $7.2 billion on Reuters.

    Reuters are also reporting that this has led to a rise of 40% for their share price: the handet and maintenance division being described as "heavily cash-burning".

    A good time to think about picking up some Nokia shares? I never thought I'd say that again.

    is elop staying or going to Microsoft as part of the deal. Its a deal I always felt likely to happen sooner or later. 32000 staff joining Microsoft bound to be a lot of overlaps.


  • #10
    martyoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 872 ✭✭✭martyoo


    Surely the crucial part of that story is the price they paid for the privilege? I saw a figure of $7.2 billion on Reuters.

    And they bought Skype for $8.5 billion!
    A good time to think about picking up some Nokia shares? I never thought I'd say that again.

    Up nearly 40% in pre-market.


  • #11
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    gordongekko wrote: »
    is elop staying or going to Microsoft as part of the deal. Its a deal I always felt likely to happen sooner or later. 32000 staff joining Microsoft bound to be a lot of overlaps.
    Yes, apparently he's stepped down from Nokia to take up a position as VP in MS's Devices and Services BU.


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  • #12
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    hullaballoo wrote: »
    Yes, apparently he's stepped down from Nokia to take up a position as VP in MS's Devices and Services BU.

    if I was a Nokia shareholder I would be happy to see him gone. He will surely try for the top job at Microsoft. I'm sure they can do better than him.


  • #13
    Value Hunter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 337 ✭✭Value Hunter


    hullaballoo wrote: »
    Surely the crucial part of that story is the price they paid for the privilege? I saw a figure of $7.2 billion on Reuters.

    Reuters are also reporting that this has led to a rise of 40% for their share price: the handet and maintenance division being described as "heavily cash-burning".

    A good time to think about picking up some Nokia shares? I never thought I'd say that again.

    I thought Microsoft got a very good deal to be honest, apparently Nokia's treasure chest of patents is massive and among one of the best in the industry


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