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<m> talks </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, or nearly 28 percent, to finish yesterday at $ 24.13. 
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<m> said </m> in Riding a hot streak that has doubled its stock price in three years, Hewlett-Packard is rolling the dice on a $ 13.2 billion acquisition of technology services provider Electronic Data Systems. Morningstar equity analyst Rick Hanna said that if things go well long term, HP could catch Big Blue in the business of providing technology services such as data management, information technology outsourcing and consulting. 