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Mark Hurd

Mark Vincent Hurd is the chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Hewlett-Packard, the largest information technology company in the world. Hurd succeeded CFO Robert Wayman, who served as interim CEO from February 10, 2005 to March 28, 2005 after former CEO Carly Fiorina stepped down. On September 22, 2006, Hurd succeeded Patricia C. Dunn as chairman after she resigned as a result of the pretexting controversy.

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HP shakeup points to more "shareholder friendly" board : analysts

By Reuters

The resignation of Hewlett-Packard Co Chairman Ray Lane and appointment of activist investor Ralph Whitworth as his interim replacement is a positive move by the No.1 PC maker that augers for a more "shareholder friendly" board, analysts said. (Apr 06)

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Dell warns of risks of remaining a public company

By Reuters

Dell Inc warned on Friday that it would be dangerous to take on a lot of debt and remain a public company given its worsening profit outlook, in a sign that it views proposals from Blackstone Group LP and billionaire investor Carl Icahn as fraught with risk. (Mar 30)

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Icahn opens door to Blackstone tie-up on Dell bid

By Reuters

Two of the most prominent U.S. investors could upset Michael Dell's $24.4 billion buyout bid for Dell Inc, after billionaire Carl Icahn opened the door to an alliance with Blackstone Group to wrest control of the computer maker from its founder. (Mar 26)

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Dell suitors talk tie-ups as board lets in Icahn, Blackstone

By Reuters

A frenzy of backroom negotiations was poised to begin on Monday after Dell Inc invited billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Blackstone Group to make firm takeover offers, potentially turning an existing $24.4 billion take-private deal into a starting bid for the No. 3 PC maker. (Mar 26)

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Blackstone, Icahn Set up 3-Way Battle to Buy Out Dell

By Reuters

Dell Inc appeared to have received competing offers following a $24.4 billion agreement last month to be taken private by its founder and private equity firm Silver Lake, setting up a tug-of-war for the world's No. 3 PC maker. (Mar 24)

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Blackstone, Icahn set up three-way battle to buy out Dell

By Reuters UK

Dell Inc appeared to have received competing offers following a $24.4 billion (16 billion pounds) agreement last month to be taken private by its founder and private equity firm Silver Lake, setting up a tug-of-war for the world's No. 3 PC maker. (Mar 24)

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Wall Street set for flat open after jobless claims, data on tap

By Reuters

Wall Street was set for a flat open on Thursday as jobless claims last week were in line with expectations and investors awaited data on housing and regional manufacturing. (Mar 22)

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Wall Street flat after jobless claims, housing data to come

By Reuters

Stock futures were little changed on Thursday as jobless claims last week were in line with expectations and investors awaited data on the housing and manufacturing sectors. (Mar 22)

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Wall Street flat ahead of slew of data

By Reuters

Stock index futures were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited a batch of data for a better assessment of the economy while keeping an eye on the financial health of Cyprus. (Mar 21)

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Stock futures signal flat to lower open

By Reuters

Stock index futures pointed to a flat to lower open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.03 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.02 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3 percent at 05:17 a.m. EDT. (Mar 21)

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