Microsoft is expanding its gaming unit to pacify opposers and prevent the Activision Blizzard takeover from being obstructed. After initially opposing tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) over acquirin...
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Activision Blizzard is a buy, but wait on Take-Two Interactive
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday said Activision Blizzard is better positioned in the short term than rival Take-Two Interactive. Both video game companies reported earnings this week. Activision Bl...
Chegg, Simon Property, Activision Blizzard, Take Two Interactive, Spirit
Chegg (CHGG) Chegg shares fell about 20% after the education company’s 2023 revenue guidance came in below Wall Street expectations. Chegg sees revenue of $745 million to $760 million versus est...
Activision earnings preview: Here’s what to expect
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported its Q4 earnings today after the bell, clocking key beats in net bookings, earnings per share, and monthly active users. Here are some key numbers from the report, a...
Why Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Hinges on London Not Washington
(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. takeover faces a key decision in Britain as the nation’s merger watchdog marks its arrival as a global regulator with finding...
Too soon to buy video game stocks like Activision and Take-Two
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday warned investors not to pick up beaten-up shares of video game companies like Activision Blizzard and Take-Two Interactive Software just yet. “I’m not s...
EU preparing to stall Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition: report
The EU’s antitrust watchdog will likely warn Microsoft over the technology giant’s potential $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, according to a new media repor...
Former President & COO of Activision to Become New Yuga Labs CEO
Daniel Alegre is set to become Yuga Labs’ new CEO in the first half of 2023 and will focus on the company’s Otherside project. Yuga Labs has appointed the outgoing President and COO of Activision Bliz...
Activision Blizzard President to Replace Yuga Labs’ Nicole Muniz
Yuga Labs’ latest announcement is a potential booster for the company’s metaverse push. The organization said that they will appoint the current Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) COO and President, D...
‘Huge signal and validation’ — Top Activision exec to take Yuga Labs’ helm
The appointment of one of Activision Blizzard’s highest-ranking executives to a leadership position at Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) parent Yuga Labs has been seen as a boon for its metaverse effo...
Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs Nabs New CEO From Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard
Daniel Alegre is the new CEO of Yuga Labs. His new gig was revealed this morning, less than 72 hours after it was announced that he was stepping down from his position as President and COO of Activisi...
Yuga Labs Appoints Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre as New CEO
Company will expedite its ambitious vision for blockchain gaming, metaverse development, and community-building under Alegre’s leadership MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored...
BAYC creator Yuga Labs rounds off year with new CEO from Activision Blizzard
Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs is the latest crypto company set to change its leadership with the appointment of Daniel Alegre, former president and COO of Activision Blizzard, as its CEO. &#...
Yuga Labs Names Activision Blizzard’s Daniel Alegre as CEO
Alegre boasts an impressive resume, holding leadership positions at global music and media giant Bertelsmann and spending over 16 years as president of various international divisions at Google (GOOGL...
U.S FTC Opposes Activision Blizzard Acquisition by Microsoft
The FTC claims Microsoft would gain an unfair edge in the gaming sector. If the case prevails, it will slow down Microsoft’s expansion into the metaverse. A lawsuit to prevent Microsoft’s acquisition ...
Federal Trade Commission Sues Microsoft To Block $69 Billion Activision Purchase
Topline The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Microsoft on Thursday to block its $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard, arguing the company could stifle compet...
Microsoft Is Ready to Fight For Its $69 Billion Activision Deal
(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. is ready to fight for its $69 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard Inc. if the US Federal Trade Commission files a lawsuit seeking to block the...
Activision acquisition would be good for Microsoft and the overall stock market
Microsoft ‘s (MSFT) nearly $69 billion cash offer to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard (ATVI) has been under tremendous scrutiny since it was first announced back in January. But at least...
Trading Microsoft and Activision as Buyout Remains in Limbo
Shares of Activision Blizzard (ATVI) – Get Free Report fell just over 4% on Friday, while Microsoft (MSFT) – Get Free Report stock ended slightly lower. That’s as there are questions beg...
Apple, Manchester United, Activision Blizzard and more
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday...
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Activision, Tesla, Manchester United
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Activision Blizzard (ATVI) – Activision Blizzard slid 3.3% in premarket trading after Politico reported the Federal Trade Commission is likely...
Microsoft bid for Activision likely to be blocked by FTC lawsuit: report
Microsoft’s bid to acquire the video game publisher Activision Blizzard reportedly could face a major roadblock as early as next month. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to file ...
Activision stock falls after report of ‘likely’ FTC antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft acquisition
Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI, +0.94% shares declined in after-hours trading Wednesday following a report that the Federal Trade Commission was likely to file an antitrust lawsuit to block the videoga...
Epic lawsuit claims Google paid Activision Blizzard $360 million to prevent Play Store rival
Google paid Activision Blizzard approximately $360 million to prevent the troubled publisher from competing directly against the Play Store. The deal was one among at least 24 agreements the search gi...
Activision Stock Still Looks Like a Buy. Here’s Why.
Back in July, Barron’s made the case for buying Activision Blizzard stock in anticipation of Microsoft closing its $69 billion acquisition of the company. With Activision shares trading at a significa...
Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Modern Warfare II Credit: Activision Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II Season 1 is now live, a bit earlier than expected. This means that a whole bunch of new content is available to dig into, including...