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FTC sues to block $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

FTC sues to block $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

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The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Thursday to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could squeeze out competitors from Microsoft’s Xbox game console. and its growing game subscription business. The FTC’s challenge could be a test for President Joe Biden’s mandate to review big tech mergers. …

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FTC breakup raises hopes for Microsoft's $69 billion Activision merger: sources

FTC breakup raises hopes for Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision merger: sources

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A rift has emerged at the Federal Trade Commission over Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to acquire Activision – potentially paving the way for the controversial mega-merger to be approved, The Post has learned. At least one Democrat on the four-member panel recently took a favorable view of the merger, according to a source familiar with …

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