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UK's CMA clears Microsoft's $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday that it has cleared Microsoft’s proposed $69bn acquisition of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard.
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British American Tobacco has appointed a chief people officer to its management board, as it hopes to improve the culture and collaboration within the tobacco company.
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London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points lower on Friday, having closed up 0. 32% on Thursday at 7,644. 78.
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London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese data.
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The UK’s competition watchdog has cleared Microsoft’s $69bn (£54bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, in a move that paves the way for both companies to complete the transaction. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the megadeal in April, citing concerns that Microsoft – maker of the Xbox gaming console – would dominate the nascent cloud gaming market. – Guardian.