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  • EU set to decide on Oracle next week

    European antitrust regulators are set to announce Tuesday whether they will block Oracle's hostile takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft.

  • Europe comes out against Oracle deal

    The European Commission has told Oracle that it objects to its proposed takeover of rival PeopleSoft, the software maker announced on Friday.

  • EU seeks longer review of Oracle deal

    European antitrust regulators announced Monday that they're extending their review of Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft into an in-depth second phase.

  • Oracle wins antitrust case

    A federal judge handed Oracle a victory on Thursday, ruling that the company's acquisition of software rival PeopleSoft would pose no threat to competition in the corporate software market.

  • Australian competition watchdogs scrutinising Oracle decision

    Australia's competition regulators are this week combing through a United States court ruling that clears the way for Oracle to pursue a US$7.7 billion acquisition of PeopleSoft.

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  • What's next for Oracle

    The US Justice Department charges have been rejected, making way for Oracle's US$7.7 billion PeopleSoft merger. What does the future hold? Additional reading: New twist in software licensing

  • Hey Larry, is it worth it?

    When all is said and done, CNET News.com's Charles Cooper asks whether the hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft is smart or just silly.

  • Ballmer opens up on Microsoft's future

    What is Windows' strongest competitor? Will Microsoft expand successfully beyond the PC? Find out what Steve Ballmer thinks.

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