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The Latest Breaking News from Activision Blizzard

Gobsmacked Microsoft president says UK's regulator blocking the Activision deal is company's 'darkest day'

The decision is "bad for Britain" says Brad Smith, not at all ominously.

PC Gamer · Apr 27, 2023

OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: Microsoft hits out after UK Activision Blizzard block

Microsoft has hit out at the UK regulator for blocking its takeover of US video game company Activision Blizzard - saying the EU is better for firms.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

No 10 says UK ‘extremely attractive’ for business after Microsoft broadside

Downing Street responds to stinging attack from US firm’s president over blocking of $69bn Activision deal

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

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No 10 hits back at Microsoft after company says EU ‘more attractive’ post-Brexit after takeover blocked – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US tech company heavily criticises UK’s Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

This could be the end for Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard, but some analysts think it still has a chance

The UK has blocked the deal, but Microsoft says it will appeal. Analysts are mixed on whether it'll succeed.

PC Gamer · Apr 27, 2023

Microsoft Still a Buy Despite U.K. Downer

A day after Microsoft reported strong earnings, the company got bad news about its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Nevertheless, MSFT stock gained more than 7% on Wednesday despite the U.K. regulator blocking the transaction.

Barchart · Apr 26, 2023

Tech-Stock Strength Partially Outweighs Banking Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.64%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed, with the S&P 500...

Barchart · Apr 26, 2023

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Outperforms on Microsoft Earnings

The Nasdaq led in a mixed session for stocks Wednesday as Big Tech earnings impressed.

Kiplinger · Apr 26, 2023

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

What UK ban on Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard means for gaming

CMA surprised sector by saying deal would give Seattle firm undue power to shape cloud gaming

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Stocks Mixed as Microsoft Leads Tech Higher and First Republic Weighs on Banks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.96%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are mixed, with the...

Barchart · Apr 26, 2023

The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard

British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2023

Multi-billion dollar firm furiously attacks 'increasingly dire' UK after deal blocked

GAMING giant Activision has declared the UK "closed for business" after the government blocked Microsoft's takeover of the company due to…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2023

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

TechRadar · Apr 26, 2023

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T3 · Apr 26, 2023

Microsoft buyout of Activision Blizzard rejected by UK Government

If you were hoping for Call of Duty on your Nintendo Switch, you might have to wait a little while longer...

Barchart · Apr 26, 2023

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Gain as Microsoft Leads Tech Stocks Higher

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.23%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +1.01%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. A jump of more than +7% in Microsoft in pre-market trading is leading technology stocks higher...

PC Gamer · Apr 26, 2023

UK regulators block Microsoft's Activision acquisition in potentially fatal surprise blow

Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Activision Blizzard calls UK ‘closed for business’ after Microsoft takeover veto

Competition and Markets Authority blocks what would have been biggest acquisition in gaming history

Axios · Apr 26, 2023

U.K. regulators to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal for Activision

This would be the largest gaming merger of all time.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

UK blocks Microsoft's Activision deal over competition fears

British regulators have blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard over worries that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market

GamesRadar · Apr 26, 2023

UK authority blocks Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

The CMA officially strikes down the deal

Windows Central · Apr 26, 2023

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

TechRadar · Apr 26, 2023

Overwatch 2's characters are great but suffer from a big flaw

Overwatch 2 owes its lasting appeal to its expressive and distinctive characters and some of them deserve better.

Windows Central · Apr 25, 2023

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

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