Bookstore Barnes and Noble and the online movie site Netflix have both been tipped as possible targets, said Mr. Ashdown.

阿什当说，巴尔·内斯书店、来宝集团和在线电影网站网飞公司都是其可能收购的目标。

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For Barnes & Noble, long the largest and most powerful bookstore chain in the country, the new competition has led to declining profits and store traffic.

对美国长久以来规模最大、影响力最广泛的连锁书店—“邦诺”（Barnes&Nobles）。 这种新竞争的后果是利润的缩水和进店客流量的流失。

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Shares in the bookstore chain Barnes and Noble have shot up after reports Microsoft was planning to buy its Nook e-reader division.

BBC: Barnes & Noble shares jump 24% on reports of Nook bid

Nook Media's assets also include a college bookstore chain, which the main Barnes and Noble business may take back if any deal is signed.

BBC: Barnes & Noble shares jump 24% on reports of Nook bid