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Will Microsoft Acquire Powerset By End Of July?
Settled as Yes
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/01/ok-now-its-done-microsoft-to-acquire-powerset/
Well done to Barney and co!
Background:
Background: VentureBeat is reporting that they have learned that Microsoft has agreed to acquire semantic search engine Powerset. Silicon Alley Insider is re-reporting the rumor. However, TechCrunch is saying that their sources are saying the deal hasn't yet been signed.
Will Microsoft scoop this one up or will it fall through like the Xobni deal as soon as the Powerset see what life is like in Redmond?
Will Microsoft scoop this one up or will it fall through like the Xobni deal as soon as the Powerset see what life is like in Redmond?
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source. Settled on announcement of a deal by either Powerset or Microsoft.
Forecast history %
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| No |
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Settled as Yes on Wed 2nd Jul 2008 6:17am PST
- Activity: H$1,981 |
- Predictions: 20 |
Comments: 0
Suspend date: Thu 31st Jul 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Wed 2nd Jul 2008 6:17am PST
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 60%
Action history:
Settled as 'Yes' Wed 2nd Jul 2008 6:17am PST by 
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: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/01/ok-now-its-done-microsoft-to-acquire-powerset/
Well done to Barney and co!
nigeleccles: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/01/ok-now-its-done-microsoft-to-acquire-powerset/
Well done to Barney and co!
Suspend date: Thu 31st Jul 2008 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Wed 2nd Jul 2008 6:17am PST details 
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billycovington
predicted Yes (H$100 at 61%)
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predicted Yes (H$200 at 60%)
andrew
predicted Yes (H$20 at 60%)Comments (0)
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