A fight to the finish: Previous coverage -- Wall Street is skeptical


			Pricing pressures and the poor economy brought HP and Compaq together; a few shareholder votes could tear them apart. Investors have been wary from the start, pushing shares and the overall price of the acquisition down.

Pension fund gives thumbs down
CalPERS, the United States' largest pension fund, says it plans to vote against the proposed merger.
March 8, 2002

Behind the turmoil on HP's board
Walter Hewlett misses a crucial meeting to discuss the merger proposal--an absence that indicates a rancor within the board that has been long festering.
November 12, 2001


	Failed HP-Compaq deal would hurt November 12, 2001 Compaq preps for life after HP December 11, 2001 Consultants hold key to HP-Compaq merger December 5, 2001 Smaller funds may swing the vote March 4, 2002 HP-Compaq: Customers aren't too concerned March 4, 2002		Merger to dull HP's crown jewel? February 8, 2002 HP shareholders to vote March 19 February 5, 2002 HP, Compaq detail fate of integration team December 20, 2001 Firms begin weighing in on HP-Compaq March 4, 2002