Ballmer is a principled negotiator and as a stockholder (MSFT) I am pleased. Yes, now the market makes it's judgement and the pain of the holders of YHOO will be felt by the top management as well it should be. YHOO operates with delusions of grandeur. Poor leadership leads to poor stock performance.
I like Ballmer's approach and steady had as concerns Yahoo. His style while criticized by many reflects the ability to make critical analysis and live with it. Yahoo needs leadership that listens and engages. One quarter earnings does not reflect the potential of coming quarters. Crookedwood
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