Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) is an American technology company that provides a range of online products and services. It was founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo and was one of the pioneers of the early internet era. Yahoo! began as a directory of websites, but it eventually expanded into a major internet portal with a variety of services, including email, news, finance, search, and more.
Over the years, Yahoo! has faced challenges from competitors such as Google and Facebook, but it has continued to evolve and adapt. In recent years, the company has undergone significant changes, including the sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications in 2017, and the renaming of the remaining holding company to Altaba Inc. In 2019, Altaba was dissolved and its remaining assets were distributed to shareholders.
Today, Yahoo! continues to operate as a brand under the ownership of Verizon Media, which includes a portfolio of digital media brands such as AOL, TechCrunch, and HuffPost. Yahoo!'s services include a search engine, email, news, finance, sports, and more. While the company is no longer the dominant force in the internet space that it once was, it remains a popular destination for many users and continues to be a significant player in the digital media landscape.
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