U.S. Appeals Court Opens Docket On Federal Trade Commission Effort To Overturn Loss In Fight Against Microsoft Plan To Buy Activision
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The U.S. Appeals Court has opened a docket on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) effort to overturn its loss in the fight against Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision. This development could potentially delay or disrupt the acquisition process.
July 13, 2023 | 4:37 pm
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Activision's acquisition by Microsoft could be delayed or disrupted due to the FTC's appeal.
The FTC's appeal to overturn its loss could potentially delay or disrupt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. This uncertainty could negatively impact Activision's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision could be delayed or disrupted due to the FTC's appeal.
The FTC's appeal to overturn its loss could potentially delay or disrupt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. This uncertainty could negatively impact Microsoft's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) could be indirectly affected by the FTC's appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision.
As Microsoft is a major component of the S&P 500, any significant movement in Microsoft's stock could have an indirect impact on the SPY ETF. However, the overall impact is likely to be limited due to the diversified nature of the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50