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<m> reached </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. 
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<m> reached </m> in There can be no assurances that an agreement will be reached or that a transaction will be consummated, said by HP in a statement. Hewlett-Packard does not intend to comment further until an agreement is reached or discussions are terminated. EDS's response came about an hour later, also in the form of a statement. 