Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer again voiced support for purchasing Yahoo or its search business, hinting in a published report that a deal between the two companies may be reached before the end of the year.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal after the appointment of former Yahoo executive Qi Lu to run its OSG (Online Services Group), Ballmer said that a search deal "makes great sense" for Microsoft and Yahoo, but would be more advantageous for both companies if struck soon.
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