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Four decades later, Microsoft finally owns 'Zork'

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard completes a circle that opened in 1979.

Input · Jan 20, 2022

This Oil Stock Has A Better 1-Year Return Than Apple, Microsoft, AMD And Nvidia

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) is a global leader in oil production and in the past year, a big winner for bullish traders and investors. 

Benzinga · Jan 20, 2022

Is Microsoft a Buy Going Into its Q1 Earnings Report?

Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) is preparing to release its fiscal second-quarter results on January 25, after the market closes. Analysts expect the company’s revenues and earnings to improve substantially year-over-year in its about-to-be-reported quarter. So, as MSFT prepares to undertake the biggest tech acquisition in history, is the stock a…

StockNews.com · Jan 20, 2022

CNBC's Final Trades: Microsoft, US Dollar Index, iShares Healthcare ETF And This Cybersecurity Tech Major

On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners said US Dollar Index (DXY) was his top pick.

Benzinga · Jan 20, 2022

Activision employees on Microsoft deal: “We’re gonna be lost in the shuffle.”

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is the biggest acquisition gaming has ever seen, and employees at the latter have mixed thoughts on what it means.

Inverse · Jan 20, 2022

Sony just got sucker-punched, but here’s how PlayStation could bounce back

Microsoft just bought Activision for $68.7 billion, putting the PlayStation brand in a tough position.

Inverse · Jan 20, 2022

Sony says “contractual agreements” will keep Activision games on PS5

Sony has responded to Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard, stating "contractual agreements" should keep relevant games on PS5.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2022

Microsoft launches Chromebook rival with specialised software for schools

The low-cost devices will come with Windows 11 SE, set up to take on Google’s Chrome OS

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Microsoft’s Activision merger faces real-world barriers to metaverse mission

Suspicious US regulators and a problematic culture at the video game firm need to be overcome to realise AR vision

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Call of Duty Xbox exclusivity may present antitrust issues, according to analyst

DFC Intelligence founder David Cole makes a bold claim.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2022