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FTC Ends Legal Challenge to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Activision Acquisition
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) withdrew its administrative case opposing Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The decision ...
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FTC won’t block acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.
One Tech Tip: These are the apps that can now avoid Apple’s in-app payment system
The comeback appeared in jeopardy after Apple initially refused to approve Fortnite’s bid before Apple relented this week, ...
FTC dropping Khan-era lawsuits in favor of addressing anti-conservative bias
Trump's FTC has ditched several of former chair Lisa Khan's initiatives in favor of the president's priorities.
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FTC abandons effort to block Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of ...
Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend has long been one of the busiest times of year for car dealerships. Many car shoppers decide to pull the ...
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Microsoft’s Activision Takeover Deal Cleared as FTC Drops Longstanding Probe
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission officially drops its long-standing case against Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, ending nearly two years of regulatory challenges and ...
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FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Call of ...
Nearly two years later, FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal
Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard cleared its final U.S. regulatory hurdle as the FTC dropped its ...
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Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard. The San ...