Tech chatter turned this week to possible deals, with analysts and investors trying to pick logical targets.
The top deal candidates this week are Dell (DELL Quote) and Palm (PALM Quote). Palm delivered its Pre phone last weekend and, more important, the company's WebOS software, which looks to be a viable contender in the still-unfolding smartphone operating system market.
Stuck in a rut with slumping PC sales, Dell has talked about exploring deals for months, but this week CEO Michael Dell indicated he expects to make an "significant-sized" acquisition, according to reports. To Wall Street observers, Palm's smartphone rebirth and its tenuous financial structure suggest a ripe takeout candidate. Palm shares jumped 12% Thursday on Dell deal chatter. ...
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