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<m> reported </m> in 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. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the Journal said HP will pay $ 12 billion to $ 13 billion a price that translates to $ 24 to $ 26 per share. 
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<m> said </m> in H-P will be bad for anyone that doesn't have H-P or IBM ( IBM Quote - Cramer on IBM - Stock Picks ) on their business card, said IDC analyst Bob Welch. 