- Thu Feb 26 2004 U.S. to block Oracle bid for PeopleSoft
Antitrust authorities say they'll go to court to block Oracle's proposed purchase of rival software company PeopleSoft, but Oracle vows to challenge the decision. - Thu Oct 21 2004 PeopleSoft exceeds earnings targets
The software company reports a 12 percent surge in sales fed by a jump in maintenance revenue.
- Thu Apr 20 2006 Duffield's Workday, gearing up to punch in
After a year in stealth mode, PeopleSoft founder's new company is ready to step into light.
- Thu Oct 2 2003 PeopleSoft begins merger-related cuts
The enterprise software maker has initiated previously announced job reductions related to its $1.8 billion acquisition of rival J.D. Edwards.
- Mon Sep 20 2004 PeopleSoft sweetens severance packages
In a move to retain employees, PeopleSoft increases to 12 weeks of pay the size of the minimum severance package for employees.
- Tue Jul 20 2004 Judge grills Oracle, DOJ at trial's close
In final arguments in the antitrust case, the judge pelts both sides with sharp questions.
- Fri Sep 24 2004 Week in review: Dig that crazy beat
Several major forces in the music industry change their tunes, as the industry tries to stay on top of the fast-changing market.
- Thu Jan 29 2004 PeopleSoft tops revenue expectations
The company posts fourth-quarter revenue that beat analyst estimates and raised its 2004 earnings guidance, continuing a streak of strong quarters that may make Oracle's quest to buy the company more difficult.
- Fri Oct 15 2004 Courtroom courtship for Oracle and PeopleSoft?
news analysis Delaware trial turns into a mating ritual of sorts, as the companies quibble over money.
- Wed Nov 10 2004 PeopleSoft board rejects Oracle bid
update PeopleSoft braces for proxy fight, anticipating that shareholder interest will keep Oracle bid alive until annual meeting next spring.

