US judge rules Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal can move forward

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July 12, 2023 11:15 AM EDT

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UK regulator open to looking at Microsoft-Activision deal again

July 11, 2023 11:55 AM EDT

By Paul Sandle

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's antitrust regulator said it was open to Microsoft changing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard to address its concerns that blocked the deal in April, after a U.S. court ruled on Tuesday that the $69 billion deal could go ahead.

Microsoft responded by saying it was considering how the transaction might be modified to address concerns made by... More

Microsoft (MSFT), Activision (ATVI), UK CMA Ask Tribunal To Pause Litigation - Bloomberg

July 11, 2023 11:46 AM EDT

Microsoft, Activision, UK CMA Ask Tribunal To Pause Litigation - Bloomberg

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Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal gets US judge go-ahead, UK softens opposition

July 11, 2023 11:22 AM EDT

By Diane Bartz

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Microsoft cleared major hurdles to its plan to buy videogame maker Activision Blizzard on Tuesday, after a U.S. judge gave a thumbs-up to the $69 billion deal and a British regulator suggested it could reconsider its opposition.

Activision shares surged 10% on the day, as the U.S. and Britain have been the two countries opposed to what would be Microsoft's biggest deal ever and the largest transaction in the videogame industry's history. Microsoft shares rose 64 cents to $332.47.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Wins US Court Nod To Buy Activision (ATVI) In Loss For FTC - Bloomberg

July 11, 2023 10:59 AM EDT

Microsoft Wins US Court Nod To Buy Activision In Loss For FTC - Bloomberg

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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) option implied volatility

July 11, 2023 4:59 AM EDT

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 44; compared to its 52-week range of 15 to 46 amid Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision deal headlines.

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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) option IV elevated

July 10, 2023 5:02 AM EDT

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 46; compared to its 52-week range of 15 to 46 into Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision deal expires on July 18.

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