
Britain’s Competition Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Britain’s top competition regulator moved to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The measure marks a significant blow for the US tech company, as it seeks to convince authorities that it will benefit competition. Microsoft said it will appeal the decision. Shares of Activision Blizzard declined more than 8% in early US trading. The…