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<m> purchase </m> in Hewlett-Packard is negotiating to buy technology services provider Electronic Data Systems in a deal that could help the world's largest personal computer maker snap up more data management and consulting contracts. Palo Alto-based HP and Plano, Texas-based EDS confirmed the talks yesterday shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported a deal could be reached as early as today. EDS shares soared $ 5.27, more than 28 percent, to finish yesterday at $ 24.13. 
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<m> purchase </m> in Hewlett-Packard Co.'s decision to acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. will have on EDS'operations in South Charleston, an EDS spokesman said. Hewlett-Packard unveiled a bid of nearly $ 14 billion bid to purchase EDS. EDS has about 50 employees in Building 6000 at the South Charleston Technology Park. 