Microsoft mulls buying Nokia - report

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was looking to buy out Nokia's (NYSE:NOK) hardware business in a bid to gain foothold in the smartphone market, says a new report, adding that the plan was dropped after a failed closed-door discussion in June. Reuters ...

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Microsoft's recent plan to acquire Nokia fell through according to the Wall Street Journal. Discussions were on earlier this month in London, about a possible acquisition which would make the two companies a major force in the competitive ...

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Nokia's asking price and market share discouraged Microsoft. Citing "people familiar with the matter," the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft was in advanced talks to buy Finnish smartphone manufacturer Nokia. However, a sale is now ...