Coverage dated July 10, 2023 to July 14, 2023

FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida, on the newest of 3 developments

Microsoft is working to resolve lingering concerns about its Activision Blizzard acquisition from regulators in the United Kingdom.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. FTC Says It Will Appeal to Block Microsoft-Activision Deal

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  3. Newest

    FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

Reports & sources

45 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    Federal Judge Rejects FTC Effort To Halt Microsoft-Activision Merger (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    A federal judge has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to stop Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, ruling that the government had not shown that the transaction would sub…

  2. Politico

    Microsoft, Activision defeat FTC's bid to block $69B deal (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    A key hurdle before the UK’s antitrust regulator remains.

  3. FOX Business

    FTC loses case to block Microsoft Activision $69B deal (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cannot stop Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, California judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on Tuesday.

  4. The Guardian

    Microsoft may proceed with $69bn Activision Blizzard deal, judge rules (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Judge dismisses FTC request to halt deal over concerns it would give Microsoft exclusive access to Activision games

  5. Gizmodo

    Judge Says Microsoft Can Buy Activision Blizzard in Rebuke of FTC (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission had filed for an injunction to block the $68.7 billion sale, citing antitrust concerns.

  6. Geek Wire

    Microsoft wins pivotal court ruling over FTC, clearing key hurdle for $69B Activision deal (opens Geek Wire)

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    Geek Wire's feed description

    A federal judge sided with Microsoft on Tuesday in a setback for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the tech giant’s $68.7 billion acquisition of video-game publisher Activision…

  7. Variety

    Court Allows Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal to Go Forward After Rejecting FTC Request to Block Merger (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    A federal court nixed the FTC’s request to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which could pave the way for the $69 billion deal to close as soon as this month. The U.…

  8. Fortune

    The FTC's campaign to stop the massive $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision just got smacked down by a judge (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    “Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in tech history. It deserves scrutiny. That scrutiny has paid off," the California judge wrote.

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Microsoft-Activision Deal Moves Closer as Judge Denies FTC Injunction Request (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A federal judge in San Francisco has denied the Federal Trade Commission’s motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft from completing acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. “This Court’s responsibility in this case is narrow.

  10. Washington Times

    Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, dealing a blow to the regulator’s antitrust efforts against Big Tech.

  11. Vox

    The FTC’s case against Microsoft’s Activision acquisition is not going well (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    A judge has denied the agency’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop the merger.

  12. Engadget

    FTC appeals ruling that would have let Microsoft’s Activision takeover move forward (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission isn't giving up on its attempt to halt Microsoft's pending $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard.

  13. NBC Los Angeles

    FTC Could Appeal Microsoft-Activision Ruling as Soon as Wednesday (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The temporary restraining order that prevents Microsoft and Activision from closing the deal will expire after Friday.

  14. Forbes

    FTC Will Appeal Ruling Letting $69 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal Close (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A California judge ruled in favor of the massive Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal on Tuesday.

  15. NBC New York

    FTC Says It Will Appeal to Block Microsoft-Activision Deal (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission said it will bring its campaign to prevent Microsoft from closing its Activision Blizzard deal before an appeals court.

  16. The Hollywood Reporter

    FTC Appeals Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Antitrust Court Loss (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The court's temporary restraining order prohibiting Microsoft from closing the transaction is set to expire on Friday unless a federal appeals court grants an emergency stay.

  17. Investopedia

    FTC To Appeal Court Decision Allowing Microsoft-Activision Mega Deal (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Considering the acquisition anti-competitive, FTC filed an appeal to block the $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision deal that was allowed by a U.S. District Court.

  18. KTVZ Bend

    FTC to appeal Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it would appeal a decision from earlier this week by a district court judge allowing Microsoft to close its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger.

  19. MyNorthwest

    FTC appeals judge's ruling that would allow Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission says it it appealing a judge's ruling that would have allowed Microsoft to close its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.

  20. CNN

    FTC files to appeal Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed its appeal of a federal judge’s decision earlier this week allowing Microsoft to close its $69 billion merger with Activision Blizzard.

  21. Forbes

    Judge Rules Against FTC In Microsoft Activision Case, But They’ve Already Filed An Appeal (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    This week a US judge rule against the FTC in their case to block the transaction, however by Wednesday the FTC had already lodged an appeal of that decision.

  22. FOX Business

    FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.

  23. Geek Wire

    FTC will appeal court ruling that paved way for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision (opens Geek Wire)

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    Geek Wire's feed description

    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will appeal a court order from earlier this week that allowed Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard to move forward.

  24. Bloomberg

    FTC Loses Appeals Court Bid to Pause Microsoft-Activision Deal (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    A US appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission bid to pause Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. Friday, clearing a path for the companies to close the largest gaming deal ever in the US.

  25. New Hampshire Union Leader

    FTC asks court to halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court on Thursday to order Microsoft to hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision

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