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Microsoft sued over its planned acquisition of Activision

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The U.S. Trade Commission is pushing ahead to stop Microsoft from buying ‘Call Of Duty’ maker, Activision

The U.S. anti-trust regulator says Microsoft has a record of buying valuable gaming content, which is then used to slow competition.

Microsoft is seeking to acquire ‘Call Of Duty’ maker, Activision for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in history.

However, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which enforces antitrust law, believes Microsoft has a record of holding onto gaming content.

Holly Vedova is the director of FTC’s Bureau of Competition, who said gaming rivals will be impacted if the deal went ahead.

“Today, we seek to stop Microsoft from gaining control over a leading independent game studio and using it to harm competition in multiple dynamic and fast-growing gaming markets.”

Brad Smith is the president of Microsoft, who said the company would fight the ruling.

“While we believed in giving peace a chance, we have complete confidence in our case and welcome the opportunity to present our case in court,” he said.

A hearing will be held before an administrative law judge by August 2023.

The FTC decision led to a slump in Activision shares, which closed 1.5 per cent down at $74.76.

Meanwhile, Microsoft slipped from an earlier high but still closed around 1 per cent higher.

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Markets edge higher as 10-year yields hit new highs

Major stock indices rise slightly; 10-year Treasury yield hits 4.23% amid Fed Chair speculation, affecting small and mega-cap stocks.

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Major stock indices rise slightly; 10-year Treasury yield hits 4.23% amid Fed Chair speculation, affecting small and mega-cap stocks.


All major stock indices are starting the week slightly higher, giving investors cautious optimism. Analysts are keeping an eye on movements in small caps and mega-cap tech stocks amid these early gains.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note has climbed to 4.23%, the highest since last September. This follows Kevin Warsh emerging as the frontrunner for the next Federal Reserve Chair, sparking speculation on future monetary policy.

Rising yields could trigger a pullback in small-cap stocks, while investors may pivot toward mega-cap tech, expected to deliver strong earnings growth. Overall, the market is likely to see a neutral to slightly bearish trend next week due to overbought conditions.

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Commodities surge as oil volatility and metals hit record highs

Oil prices fluctuate due to geopolitical tensions; precious metals soar amid inflation concerns, sparking a commodities rally.

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Oil prices fluctuate due to geopolitical tensions; precious metals soar amid inflation concerns, sparking a commodities rally.

Global commodities are on the move, with oil prices swinging sharply as geopolitical tensions involving Iran fuel uncertainty across energy markets. Traders are closely watching supply risks and political flashpoints, driving short-term volatility.

Precious metals are stealing the spotlight, pushing to record highs as investors seek safety amid inflation concerns, interest-rate uncertainty and rising global risk. At the same time, industrial metals are surging, supported by demand expectations and tightening supply.

To unpack what this means for markets and investors, we’re joined by Kyle Rodda from Capital.com to break down the key drivers behind this powerful commodities rally.

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Stocks slide and Trump cancels talks: What’s next for markets and Greenland?

U.S. stocks dip; S&P 500 down 0.9%, as investors react to weak bank earnings and market volatility.

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U.S. stocks dip; S&P 500 down 0.9%, as investors react to weak bank earnings and market volatility.


U.S. stocks fell for a second day on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.9% and the Dow Jones losing 164 points. Investors are reassessing record-high levels as major banks report weaker-than-expected earnings.

Wells Fargo shares tumbled more than 5% after disappointing revenue results, while Bank of America is down roughly 7% week to date. Citigroup and Wells Fargo have both seen declines of about 8%, highlighting volatility in the banking sector.

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