Verizon Schedules Jan. 28 Vote on Vodafone Wireless Deal

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) scheduled a shareholder meeting for Jan. 28 to vote on its $130 billion acquisition of Vodafone Group Plc (VOD)’s stake in their wireless joint venture.

Microsoft shares drop on $7.2 billion Nokia phone deal

HELSINKI: Microsoft is wagering $7.2 billion on the idea that owning Nokia's phone business will help the software giant grab a bigger slice of the lucrative mobile market from Apple and Google.

Dell shareholder rejects bid by founder Michael Dell

The largest independent shareholder in PC-maker Dell has vowed to oppose a plan by its founder, Michael Dell, to buy back the company.