Coverage dated December 7, 2022 to December 8, 2022

U.S. seeks to stop Microsoft's $69B bid for games maker Activision

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The decision to sue comes as the Biden administration has taken a more aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.

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France 24
US sues to block Microsoft's blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision (opens France 24)
Published Dec 7, 2022
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The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the blockbuster "Call of Duty" title, over concerns that it would…
Duluth News Tribune
U.S. seeks to stop Microsoft's $69B bid for games maker Activision (opens Duluth News Tribune)
Published Dec 8, 2022
Duluth News Tribune's feed description
The decision to sue comes as the Biden administration has taken a more aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.
Al Jazeera
US sues to block Microsoft buying ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 8, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Antitrust regulator FTC said Microsoft had a record of buying valuable gaming content, using it to suppress competition
France 24
Business Daily - US sues to block Microsoft's takeover of Activision in blow to big tech (opens France 24)
Published Dec 8, 2022
France 24's feed description
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint to stop Microsoft's $69 billion dollar acquisition of video game studio Activision. Also in the show: China and Saudi Arabia sign $30 billion…

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