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DEALTALK-Microsoft seen as Diller's best bet for Ask.com

* Bing seen by analysts as a buyer or partner for Ask * Diller says future of search business is "speculative" NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is viewed as the most likely buyer or partner for IAC/InterActiveCorp's (IACI.O)... Full Article at Reuters

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  1. The answer is 'yes.' And it is unlikely that we would be the consolidator.
    Barry Diller – Barry Diller SOURCE: Reuters 1 month ago
  2. Right now, Microsoft wants share so they could pick up those points from Ask
    SOURCE: Reuters 1 month ago
  3. The clearest logical buyer would be Microsoft
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