UK Doesn’t Work for Other Global Regulators, Antitrust Head Says
The UK’s competition watchdog vowed to continue to put Britain first after her agency announced its arrival on
2023-05-16 20:22
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Gets Sliver of Hope as EU Defies UK
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover bid for games developer Activision Blizzard Inc. came back from the brink after
2023-05-16 11:17
Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Wins EU Approval
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. won European Union approval, just weeks after the UK’s
2023-05-15 22:58
Activision, Once Dinged for ‘Frat Boy’ Culture, Hires More Women
Activision Blizzard Inc., one of several video-game companies accused of gender discrimination in recent years, said it has
2023-05-12 00:46
Tempur Sealy Draws Lengthy Antitrust Review for Mattress Deal
The Federal Trade Commission has been investigating potential antitrust concerns over Tempur Sealy International Inc.’s proposed deal with
2023-05-09 23:54
Microsoft Xbox Chief Seeks to Reassure Game Staff on Activision
Microsoft Corp. executives sought to reassure workers in the Xbox gaming unit that there’s a way forward for
2023-04-28 03:00
Activision’s CEO Calls UK Decision to Block $69 Billion Microsoft Deal ‘Irrational’
Activision Blizzard Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bobby Kotick called UK regulators’ decision to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion
2023-04-28 01:30
UK Rejects Microsoft Anger After Regulator Blocks Activision Deal
The UK disputed criticism by Microsoft Corp. after the country’s antitrust watchdog blocked a proposed $69 billion deal
2023-04-27 20:00
Big Tech Has Formidable Foe in Britain’s Antitrust Watchdog
The UK’s surprise decision to stop the Microsoft Corp. $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. deal in its tracks
2023-04-27 15:00
Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal Tripped Up by Niche Gaming Market
UK regulators blocked Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. over concerns it would harm competition
2023-04-27 05:00
Activision, in Thick of Merger Fight, Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates
Activision Blizzard Inc., its shares reeling after UK competition authorities rejected the company’s $69 billion sale to Microsoft
2023-04-27 00:30
Microsoft’s Earnings Surge to Add Record $151 Billion in Value
Microsoft Corp.’s surge sets the software giant up for its biggest single-day market value gain ever. The Windows
2023-04-26 23:30