- Fri Aug 8 2003 Canada weighs in on Oracle's takeover bid
The database-software maker's hostile bid for PeopleSoft is currently under review by Canadian antitrust regulators, adding yet another antitrust hurdle for Oracle to jump.
- Mon Mar 8 2004 Oracle replies to antitrust suit
The software maker counters the Justice Department's arguments as the agency moves to block Oracle's takeover bid for PeopleSoft.
- Thu Apr 1 2004 Oracle argues takeover case in Europe
Oracle wraps up its two-day hearings before the European Commission, where it argued against European antitrust regulators' objections to its hostile $9.4 billion bid for PeopleSoft.
- Mon Sep 28 1998 Is 3Com a takeover target?
As speculation mounts that the networking firm may be a target of Intel or Lucent, insiders refrain from selling their shares.
- Thu Jun 3 2004 Takeover attempt takes its toll
A year and counting: Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft has left both companies the worse for the wear, analysts say. And the end may not be in sight.
- Thu Jun 26 2003 PeopleSoft hires antitrust luminary
Attorney Gary Reback, who marshaled industry opposition to Microsoft during the browser wars, is joining PeopleSoft to fend off Oracle's takeover bid.
- Thu Dec 14 2000 Analysts debate chances of a Lucent takeover
With the telecommunications equipment maker suffering from four earnings warnings and a stock price near an all-time low, rumors are swirling that the company is up for sale.
- Thu Sep 9 2004 Ruling turns up heat on PeopleSoft
Takeover battle likely to drag on as Oracle faces obstacles besides Justice Department in merger quest.
- Thu Sep 9 2004 Oracle wins antitrust case
Judge rejects Justice Department charges, allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft to continue.
- Tue Jan 18 2005 In wake of takeover, Oracle unveils product plans
The database giant reveals its plans for a new product line, support of PeopleSoft products and other details.

