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Icahn changes tack, seeks $16B Dell stock buyback

Activist investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday proposed a $16 billion share buyback in his latest effort to thwart Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell's effort to take the struggling computer maker private. Full story

Jefferies Willing to Provide Financing For Dell Deal: Sou...

   CNBC's Scott Wapner reports a source says Jefferies is willing to provide $1.6 billion in financing for Icahn's bid for Dell.

Cramer: Timing 'Couldn't Be Worse' For Dell

   Plans to take PC maker Dell private by leveraging the company's balance sheet are misguided, CNBC's Jim Cramer said on "Squawk on the Street" Tuesday, because the company is facing lower margins and an increased competition from rival Hewlett Packard.

Icahn Calls for Dell Tender

   CNBC's Josh Lipton reports breaking news on Dell. Billionaire Carl Icahn proposed that Dell commence a tender offer for $1.1 billion at $14/share. He also announced a purchase of 72 million Dell shares from Southeastern Asset Management.

Icahn In the Dell?

   What is the possibility Carl Icahn will drop out of the Dell deal? CNBC's David Faber reports. With Kate Kelly.

Value investor Nygren bullish on Apple, still avoiding Dell

CHICAGO (Reuters) - William Nygren, a top manager at Oakmark Funds, said on Wednesday he remains bullish on Apple Inc and Bank of America Corp, but is still avoiding Dell Inc in light of the company's plans to take the computer maker private. Full story

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  Faber Report: Dell Update

CNBC's David Faber reports that a Dell special committee filed a presentation with the SEC supporting Michael Dell and Silver Lake's buyout offer.

  Squawk's Reporter Roundtable

In a wide-ranging interview, Henry Blodget, Business Insider CEO & editor-in-chief; and Steve Bertoni, Forbes associate editor, discuss a variety of topics, from Yahoo's move to buy Tumblr; Dell's takeover battle; to the IRS tax targeting scandal.

  Dell Q1 EPS: $0.21 Ex-Items vs. $0.35 Est.

CNBC's Jon Fortt has Dell's quarterly numbers. Carr Lanphier, Morningstar, offers his perspective too.

  Icahn, Southeastern Propose Alternative to Dell Buyout

It's a complicated deal at first glance, but really it boils down to how much faith current shareholders have in Dell's future, reports CNBC's Kate Kelly.

  Icahn's Bid for Dell

Carl Icahn is taking direct aim at Dell and Silverlake's $13.65 offer to take the company private, with Carr Lanphier, analyst at Morningstar, and CNBC's Herb Greenberg.

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