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Microsoft bid to buy Activision Blizzard blocked by temporary restraining order

A federal judge on Tuesday granted the FTC's request for a temporary restraining order that prevents Microsoft from closing its acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Why it matters: We're inching quite close to the July 18 deadline for the deal to either close, or an extension to be negotiated — or else, Microsoft will owe Activision Blizzard a $3 billion breakup fee.


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