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Microsoft courts Jeremy Hunt as it seeks ‘solution’ on £55bn Activision deal

Microsoft has signalled it is prepared to compromise on the terms of its $69bn (£55bn) merger with Activision after it was blocked by the UK competition regulator.

Microsoft’s Smith Set for Talks With UK Chancellor Over Activision Deal Ban

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith will meet with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt next week to voice his frustration over the shock decision by Britain’s competition regulator to block its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc.Most Read from BloombergPGA Tour Bows to Saudi Rival in Shock Combination With LIV GolfUkraine Dam Blast Blamed on Russia Tips War Into New PhaseGeorge Santos Loses Bid to Shield the People Who Guaranteed His $500,000 BailSEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit Heralds

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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Reveals Candy Crush Event Winner

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) announces the 2023 champion of the Candy Crush All Star Tournament.

3 Top Gaming Stocks to Buy in June

Revenue for the video games market is projected to hit $385 billion this year and continue expanding at a compound annual rate of 8% through 2027, according to the forecasters at Statista. While its growth may not be as significant as other tech markets like artificial intelligence (AI) or cloud computing, there's a never-ending supply of new video games, and the market for them has grown consistently over the long term. Adding a video gaming stock to your holdings can be an excellent way to instill stability in your portfolio, and there's no better time than the present to do so.

Microsoft's (MSFT) $75B Activision Bid Depends on Call of Duty

Microsoft's (MSFT) $75 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard depends largely on the success and popularity of the Call of Duty franchise.

Microsoft attacks ‘irrational’ decision to block £55bn Activision merger

Microsoft has accused Britain’s competition authority of “irrationally” blocking its £55bn takeover of the Call of Duty video game maker Activision.

Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI) Down 0.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Microsoft's gaming future depends on the US

The U.S. could make or break Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Video Game ETFs in Focus on Upbeat Earnings

With Video Game companies posting upbeat earnings, take a look into how ETFs have performed.

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive Software and Hasbro

Activision Blizzard, Take-Two Interactive Software and Hasbro have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

UK not 'closed for business' after Microsoft deal blocked, insists CMA

The competition watchdog has hit back at claims it has left Britain closed for business after Jeremy Hunt warned the watchdog to be mindful of its “wider responsibilities for economic growth”.

Microsoft-Activision deal contends with conflicting rulings

Yahoo Finance tech editor Dan Howley joins the Live Show to discuss the U.K.'s conflict with Microsoft's Activision Deal and Microsoft's future growth plans.

Hunt urges competition chiefs to encourage growth after Microsoft deal blocked

Jeremy Hunt has told competition chiefs that they must “understand their wider responsibilities” after the regulator was attacked by Microsoft for blocking a gaming mega-merger.

PulteGroup and Vornado Realty have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

PulteGroup and Vornado Realty are part of the Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day article.

Better Buy: Walt Disney vs. Activision Blizzard

Two entertainment leaders are Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and video game maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). Disney's stock is down 54% from its all-time high. In fact, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired a small stake in the company in the fourth quarter of 2021, before Microsoft offered to buy the whole company for $68.7 billion early last year.

Microsoft's (MSFT) $69B Activision Deal Gets EU Clearance

Microsoft (MSFT) gets EU antitrust regulators' approval for a $69-billion takeover of Activision.

Stocks moving in after-hours: Berkshire Hathaway, Capital One, Beam, Tesla

Stocks moving in after-hours: Berkshire Hathaway, Capital One, Beam, Tesla

Consumer debt, Microsoft-Activision deal, SVB testimony: What to watch this week

The Yahoo Finance Live team recaps the biggest stories to watch, including consumer debt, EU approval of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal, and the testimonies of SVB and Signature Bank executives.

C3.ai, SoFi, Activision Blizzard: Monday's top trending tickers

Yahoo Finance's Allie Canal discusses movers and stocks to watch, including C3.ai, SoFi, and Activision Blizzard after EU regulators approve Microsoft's deal.

With Activision Deal Cleared, Is Microsoft Stock a Buy?

After a couple of recent setbacks, the pending acquisition scored a high-profile win today. Now what?

Brussels locked in row with Britain over £55bn Microsoft gaming deal

Brussels is locked in a row with British regulators after waving through a $69bn (£55bn) video game takeover by Microsoft that had been blocked in the UK.

Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Wins EU Approval

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EU approves Microsoft-Activision deal after UK watchdog originally blocked it

The Yahoo Finance Live team discusses the approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal by E.U. regulators months after the U.K. watchdog blocked the deal, and what to expect from the United State's decision.