Despite coming in with a lower bid than some analysts predicted, Verizon is a front-runner in the race to purchase Yahoo . But there are plenty of bidding competitors now, including Verizon's rival AT&T . Verizon already owns AOL and adding Yahoo would help bolster the company’s digital advertising business. The potential deal is particularly appealing as Verizon could try to leverage Yahoo's live
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