Activision Blizzard pays SEC $35 million to settle probe
Activision Blizzard will pay a $35 million to settle an SEC probe over whistleblower protection violations and disclosure failings. Source
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Microsoft looked at buying Figma but declined to put in an offer as Adobe deal was nearing
Microsoft had its hands full with Activision Blizzard but was also seeing how Figma's software was taking off internally. Source
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Global spending on mobile games falls 5% as high inflation causes market to cool
Mobile game spending fell 5% last year, to $110 billion, according to Data.ai. Nevertheless, downloads rose 8% to a record
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These low-volatility stocks beat the market last year — and analysts see further upside in 2023
As investors brace for bumpy times ahead, CNBC Pro identifies low-volatility stocks that beat the market in 2022 and are
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Microsoft responds to FTC case seeking to block Activision Blizzard deal, saying it wouldn’t hurt competition
Microsoft said for the third largest console maker to be buying a major gaming franchise would't overturn a competitive market.
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What’s next for Netflix, Disney and the NFL? 12 media executives predict 2023’s big moves
CNBC asked 12 past and present media executives for one industry-shaking prediction for 2023 under the veil of anonymity. Source
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Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the market Friday: Hot inflation, Costco earnings, FTC Microsoft
Wholesale inflation: JUST PLAIN BAD. Source link
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FTC sues to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
FTC sues to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard Source link
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Microsoft says it will bring Call of Duty to Nintendo for 10 years if Activision deal closes
Microsoft's blitz of commitments around Call of Duty comes as regulators and rivals amp up antitrust scrutiny of the proposed
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