"Google (GOOG) is down fractionally in early trade after reports that the Internet-search and advertising giant is in acquisition talks with Groupon, an online coupon provider.
Citing unnamed sources, Seeking Alpha reported that the buyout offer will top the $2 billion to $3 billion range Yahoo (YHOO) is said to have offered for the company. Groupon is thought to be generating about $50 million in monthly revenues.
Yahoo shares are down about 2% this morning."