H&R Block shares rise on earnings, higher outlook

Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:03:07 -0400

Investors cheer after the tax-preparation giant posts upbeat results and
higher-than-expected annual earnings projections.

Yahoo doubts Microsoft was truly interested in a marriage

SAN FRANCISCO
Taking the offensive in the bitter proxy war, Yahoo Inc. on Monday
portrayed Microsoft Corp. as an "inconsistent" negotiator which did not
appear to be fully-committed to a marriage.

Campbell's lifts profit view, sets $1.2 bln buyback

NEW YORK
Campbell Soup Co. says its board has authorized a new share repurchase
program to buy up to $1.2 billion of its stock through the 2011 fiscal
year.

France Telecom walks out on TeliaSonera

Shares of TeliaSonera AB slumped on Monday after France Telecom decided
not to make a formal bid for the Swedish company.