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FTC Ends Legal Challenge to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Activision Acquisition
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) withdrew its administrative case opposing Microsoft Corporation ...
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FTC won’t block acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.
FTC dropping Khan-era lawsuits in favor of addressing anti-conservative bias
Trump's FTC has ditched several of former chair Lisa Khan's initiatives in favor of the president's priorities.
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FTC abandons effort to block Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of ...
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Microsoft’s Activision Takeover Deal Cleared as FTC Drops Longstanding Probe
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission officially drops its long-standing case against Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of ...
FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal
After losing key court fights, the FTC is moving on from its effort to undo the biggest gaming acquisition in history.
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FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
Nearly two years later, FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal
Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard cleared its final U.S. regulatory hurdle as the FTC dropped its ...
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Microsoft Clears Final Legal Obstacle in Activision Merger As FTC Drops Case: Retail Stays Optimistic
Microsoft Corp.(MSFT) has cleared a major legal hurdle in its high-profile pursuit of Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) ...
Microsoft Clears Major Hurdle As FTC Ends Effort To Block Activision Merger
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a decision denying the FTC's application to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft President speaks out as FTC drop case against Activision buyout
Microsoft will finally be able to go through with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after the FTC dropped its case against the company.