Amazon.com should buy Coinstar: A tech prediction that makes a ton of sense

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A few months ago, the tech blogosphere exploded after rumors emerged that Amazon.com was considering opening physical retail stores. Since those reports, we haven’t heard a peep about whether the Seattle online retailer would break with tradition and expand into the choppy waters of brick-and-mortar retail. But there’s another possibility that could resolve some of… Read More…

Say, what? Seattle M&A expert says Microsoft should buy Barnes & Noble

The Barnes & Noble in Bellevue, just a few miles from Microsoft's HQ

We’ve heard a lot of wild M&A chatter to start off the new year, including Amazon.com’s reported interest in RIM. But here’s one of the more unusual head-scratchers. Nat Burgess, president of Seattle area M&A shop Corum Group, recently appeared on CNBC and suggested that Microsoft should consider buying Barnes & Noble. Now, forget for a… Read More…