Stocks in the news on Wednesday The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is positioning itself for a new run at Yahoo's search business and has approached media firms, including Time Warner and News Corp. , about joining it in a deal that would effectively lead to Yahoo's breakup. The WSJ also reported that Yahoo pushed to sell itself to Microsoft for about $33 a share in mid-May, weeks after the tech giant dropped its bid. S&P reiterates buy on YHOO. Blockbuster announces that it has decided to withdraw its proposal to acquire Circuit City . Following the announcement, CC reiterates that its previously announced exploration of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value is an active and ongoing process. Family Dollar Stores posts better-than-expected $0.46, vs. $0.40 a year ago, third quarter EPS on flat...
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