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No more Mr Nice Guy: Microsoft boss rages after Activision merger blocked in UK

Long a diplomatic and friendly face with regards to regulation, Microsoft Vice Chairman Brad Smith was furious this week after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the tech giant's acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard.

France 24

Microsoft makes another cloud-gaming deal for Xbox despite CMA block

Microsoft and Nware, a European cloud gaming service, have signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox Game Pass games to Nware's platform in spite of recent CMA scrutiny.

Windows Central

Activision boss labels U.K. blocking of $69 billion Microsoft deal ‘irrational.’ ‘It makes no sense’

His criticism came after Microsoft’s Brad Smith said the blocking of the acquisition had shaken the tech giant’s confidence in Britain.

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Microsoft is back on the offensive, signing yet another 10-year deal for cloud gaming

Microsoft signs another 10-year deal for a cloud gaming partnership days after the CMA blocked its acquisition.

TechRadar

Microsoft signs another cloud gaming partnership days after Activision deal hits major roadblock

It's another 10-year deal

GamesRadar

Ignore Microsoft’s whines about the Activision takeover. The CMA did its job

Brad Smith’s reaction to Competition and Markets Authority blocking deal is pure Big Tech entitlement

The Guardian - UK

Gobsmacked Microsoft president says UK's regulator blocking the Activision deal is company's 'darkest day'

The decision is "bad for Britain" says Brad Smith, not at all ominously.

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OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: Microsoft hits out after UK Activision Blizzard block

Microsoft has hit out at the UK regulator for blocking its takeover of US video game company Activision Blizzard - saying the EU is better for firms.

Evening Standard

No 10 says UK ‘extremely attractive’ for business after Microsoft broadside

Downing Street responds to stinging attack from US firm’s president over blocking of $69bn Activision deal

The Guardian - UK

No 10 hits back at Microsoft after company says EU ‘more attractive’ post-Brexit after takeover blocked – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US tech company heavily criticises UK’s Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK

This could be the end for Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard, but some analysts think it still has a chance

The UK has blocked the deal, but Microsoft says it will appeal. Analysts are mixed on whether it'll succeed.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Still a Buy Despite U.K. Downer

A day after Microsoft reported strong earnings, the company got bad news about its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Nevertheless, MSFT stock gained more than 7% on Wednesday despite the U.K. regulator blocking the transaction.

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Tech-Stock Strength Partially Outweighs Banking Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.64%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed, with the S&P 500...

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Outperforms on Microsoft Earnings

The Nasdaq led in a mixed session for stocks Wednesday as Big Tech earnings impressed.

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The Independent UK

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Guardian - UK

What UK ban on Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard means for gaming

CMA surprised sector by saying deal would give Seattle firm undue power to shape cloud gaming

Barchart

Stocks Mixed as Microsoft Leads Tech Higher and First Republic Weighs on Banks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.96%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are mixed, with the...

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The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard

British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

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The National (Scotland)

Multi-billion dollar firm furiously attacks 'increasingly dire' UK after deal blocked

GAMING giant Activision has declared the UK "closed for business" after the government blocked Microsoft's takeover of the company due to…

TechRadar

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

Microsoft buyout of Activision Blizzard rejected by UK Government

If you were hoping for Call of Duty on your Nintendo Switch, you might have to wait a little while longer...

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Gain as Microsoft Leads Tech Stocks Higher

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.23%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +1.01%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. A jump of more than +7% in Microsoft in pre-market trading is leading technology stocks higher...

PC Gamer

UK regulators block Microsoft's Activision acquisition in potentially fatal surprise blow

Microsoft says it will appeal the decision.

Daily Mirror

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

The Guardian - UK

Activision Blizzard calls UK ‘closed for business’ after Microsoft takeover veto

Competition and Markets Authority blocks what would have been biggest acquisition in gaming history

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