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Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators

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Jul 11, 2023
Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·
Jul 15, 2023Newest
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators | News Channel 3-12
Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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ABC 7 Los Angeles
Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jul 10, 2023
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard.
Forbes
Microsoft Can Close $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Merger, Judge Rules (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The Federal Trade Commission sought to stop the massive merger, arguing it would stifle competition—but a judge sided with Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
Wall Street Journal
Activision Rallies After Judge Says Microsoft Can Close $75 Billion Deal (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Activision Blizzard is one of the stock market's big winners Tuesday after a federal judge ruled Microsoft can close its $75 billion purchase of the Call of Duty developer. Shares in Activision gained nearly 10% after the decision; Microsoft stock edged lower. Activision was on track for its larges
Digital Journal
Microsoft-Activision deal back on track after US court win (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
A US federal judge on Tuesday resurrected Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of video gaming giant Activision Blizzard by refusing to allow the temporary
CNET
Microsoft Is a Big Step Closer to Buying Activision: What the $69B Deal Means for You (opens CNET)
Published Jul 10, 2023
CNET's feed description
If the deal closes, it'll turn Xbox maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.
CNN
Microsoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules (opens CNN)
Published Jul 10, 2023
CNN's feed description
A federal judge will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard, a defeat for US regulators who had asked for a temporary injunction while legal challenges to the merger unfold.
Quartz
Microsoft won a US court battle to buy Activision—but still faces a hurdle in the UK (opens Quartz)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Quartz's feed description
The technology giant will try to strike a deal with British antitrust regulators
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Judge allows Microsoft’s $69B takeover of Activision to proceed (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. Regulators sought to ax the deal saying it will hurt competition.
Wall Street Journal
Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The companies can complete the deal before a Federal Trade Commission hearing that is scheduled for August.
Investor's Business Daily
Activision Stock Jumps As U.S. Judge Clears Hurdle To Microsoft Buyout (opens Investor's Business Daily)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Investor's Business Daily's feed description
Activision stock rocketed after a court allowed Microsoft to proceed with its $69 billion acquisition of the video game publisher.
CBS News
Federal Trade Commission's request to pause Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision during appeal denied by judge (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 13, 2023
CBS News's feed description
If the deal goes through, it would be the largest acquisition of a video game company in U.S. history.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69B Activision takeover (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jul 14, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, paving the way for the completion of the biggest acquisition in tech history after a legal battle over whether it will undermine com…
MyNorthwest
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 14, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game maker
KEYT Santa Barbara
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jul 14, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators
WHDH Boston
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jul 14, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game
Los Angeles Times
Microsoft moves closer to completing $69-billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 14, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A U.S. appeals court has rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7-billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard.

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