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DOJ, SEC Investigate Possible Insider Trading Violation On Microsoft-Activision Deal: WSJ

Federal prosecutors and securities regulators are investigating three men with an unrealized profit of ~$60 million on the options trade, betting on Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI), the Wall Street Journal reports. The Justice Department investigated for possible violation of insider-trading law by the options trades violated insider-trading laws. The SEC…

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Stocks Surge, Oil Eases, Feds Probe Microsoft/Activision Options Trades, Bumble, Stitch Fix - Five Things To Know

Stock futures surge as investors swoop back into global markets; Oil prices ease ahead of Energy Department data; gas hits $4.26 a gallon; Federal prosecutors probing trades linked to Microsoft-Activision takeover; Bumble shares soar on Q4 earnings beat, Russia exit and Stitch Fix shares plunge on Q2 loss, full year…

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Activision workers are optimistic after labor board hearing: "Democracy will win"

Amidst the ongoing hearings involving Activision Blizzard, unionizing employees are optimistic for the decision the National Labor Relations board will reach.

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'Call of Duty' may skip yearly release for first time in almost two decades

According to a report from 'Bloomberg,' tepid sales are the driving force behind a decision to delay the release of a new 'Call of Duty.'

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Call of Duty's Planned 2023 Release Delayed By Activision: Bloomberg

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) looks to delay a "Call of Duty" (COD) game, Bloomberg reports. The failure of recent COD releases to meet sales expectations triggered the belief that Activision introduced new versions too rapidly. Activision initially aimed to release the game in 2023. The postponement will make 2023 the first year…

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Russia Sanctions, Activision, Palo Alto Networks, Tesla and Stocks - Five Things You Must Know

Stock futures bounce higher as Russia-Ukraine crisis pauses; Britain joins U.S. With Russia-targeted sanctions on banks, billionaires; Activision Blizzard set to delay premium 'Call of Duty' release; Palo Alto Networks tops Q2 earnings, boosts outlook and Tesla seeks permission to expand Shanghai production pace.

The Street

Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Triggers Regulatory Subpoenas Over Workplace Harassment

The Wall Street Journal reports that federal and state regulators have broadened their investigations into Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) leadership role in handling workplace misconduct claims. State watchdog, The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing subpoenaed Activision's directors over its workplace issues. It also has subpoenaed police departments in the Los Angeles area…

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Warren Buffett Responds To Speculations Surrounding Berkshire's $1B Stake In Activision And Microsoft Deal

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) chairman and CEO Warren Buffett on Thursday adamantly denied that he or his colleagues at the investment firm had advanced knowledge of Microsoft

Benzinga

PreMarket Prep: Wedbush's Michael Pachter On The Microsoft-Activision Deal And Risk Arbitrage

There are several different ways investors make money in the financial markets. One way that is not found as often in the daily headlines is risk/merger arbitrage.

Benzinga

Berkshire Hathaway Bought $1B Worth Activision Blizzard Stock Before Microsoft Lapped It Up

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-B)

Benzinga

Russia Pullback, Intel, Peloton, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett - Five Things You Must Know

Stock futures surge as reports say Russian troops pull back from Ukraine border; Intel to buy Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion; Peloton share jump on management shake-up, stake builds; Elon Musk donates $5 billion in Tesla stock to charity and Warren Buffett plays some Activision.

The Street

'Call of Duty Warzone 2': Everything you need to know

Activision is working on 'Call of Duty: Warzone 2,' and while it's still early in development, there's a fair bit we know about the upcoming shooter.

Inverse

Microsoft says it wants to bring 'Call of Duty' to the Nintendo Switch

Microsoft's blockbuster purchase of Activision is already having a lot of implications.

Input

PlayStation will receive Activision Blizzard games ‘beyond existing agreements’ says Microsoft

As will Nintendo.

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Call of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard Season Two - everything you need to know

Season Two will be bringing plenty of new content to both Warzone and Vanguard

Manchester Evening News

The best perks for your Call of Duty: Warzone loadout

Choosing the right perk for your loadout could be the difference between winning and losing a match

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'Grand Theft Auto' Game Maker Take-Two Mugs Wall Street's Earnings Target

Video game maker Take-Two beat Wall Street's earnings estimate for the December quarter but its bookings and outlook missed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Activision Blizzard to Bolster 'Call of Duty' Line-up

Activision Blizzard on Thursday said it will beef-up its "Call of Duty" video game franchise after sagging interest by players led to a sales decline in the recently ended quarter. The promise of a new installment to the beloved "Call of Duty" line-up comes as Microsoft awaits regulatory approval of…

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Activision Blizzard to bolster 'Call of Duty' line-up

San Francisco (AFP) - Activision Blizzard on Thursday said it will beef-up its "Call of Duty" video game franchise after sagging interest by players led to a sales decline in the recently ended quarter.

Inverse

Inside Gardens, the indie game studio that wants to be the anti-Activision

Gardens is founded by veteran developers who have worked on projects including Journey, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

AFP

Four giants: The major players in video game industry

Paris (AFP) - The global video game industry has undergone a series of blockbuster takeovers, most recently Sony's acquisition of Bungie and Microsoft's move for Activision.

The Street

Google, Microsoft-Activision, Tesla, Wordle and Stock Markets - Five Things You Must Know

Stock futures slip lower as February trading begins with caution; Bloomberg reports the FTC will probe Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision; Google Q4 earnings on deck with a focus on ad sales; Tesla petition seeking Biden acknowledgement on EV leadership grows and the New York Times buys mystery word…

Benzinga

Sony-Bungie, Microsoft-Activision: Analysts Think This Is Just The Beginning Of A M&A Spree In The Gaming Industry

Loup Funds analysts Gene Munster and Doug Clinton said during a discussion Monday that there is a build-up of urgency around the acquisition of gaming content after a recent flurry of mergers and acquisitions.

Benzinga

Will Microsoft Bring 'World Of Warcraft' To Consoles After Activision Acquisition?

The largest video game acquisition of all time caused mixed emotions for investors and gamers when it was announced. Here’s one piece of good news that could come for gamers out of the acquisition.

Benzinga

Sony Strikes Back In Gaming Wars With Acquisition Of Former Microsoft Game Developer Bungie

Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) subsidiary Sony Interactive Entertainment on Monday announced plans to acquire independent video game developer Bungie for $3.6 billion.

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