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Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft shares fell about 0.6% to $456.66 in early Friday trading after Italy’s antitrust authority opened probes into Activision Blizzard’s mobile game sales tactics. Switzerland’s competition commission also launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fee hikes. Microsoft said it will cooperate with Swiss authorities. The company has not yet commented on the Italian probe.
16 January 2026
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WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” launches Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. PT, featuring WWE’s The Undertaker and Alexa Bliss as playable operators for the first time. The new limited-time mode lets players transform into the wrestlers after kill streaks. Halloween maps and modes return. Black Ops 7 beta runs Oct. 2–8.
28 September 2025
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Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Activision Blizzard vs. EA: Which Gaming Giant Levels Up Your Portfolio in 2025?

Microsoft completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023, paying shareholders $95 per share and ending ATVI’s independent run. Electronic Arts shares hit record highs near $179 in August 2025, up 19% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings and new game launches. EA restructured and cut 6% of staff in 2023. Both companies reported annual revenues near $7.5 billion.
23 September 2025
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This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

The EU petition Stop Killing Games topped one million signatures after Ubisoft pulled The Crew and EA set Anthem’s shutdown for January 2026. Microsoft’s Xbox division laid off staff and closed Turn 10 Studios, moving employees to Forza Horizon. NASA confirmed interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to the Sun in October 2025 with no threat to Earth. A new AI, MAI-DxO, showed diagnostic accuracy four times higher than human doctors.
6 July 2025
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  • Nasdaq Top and Bottom Performing Stocks at Mid-Morning on April 9, 2026
    April 9, 2026, 11:39 AM EDT. At about 11:01 a.m. EDT on April 9, 2026, the Nasdaq saw a mixed performance among its stocks. Ice Data Services and FactSet provided the latest market and reference data. The session included varied movements, with some stocks gaining momentum while others faced declines. Market participants tracked trends closely amid evolving conditions, while regulatory filings continued to influence individual stock activity. The information reflects the dynamic nature of the exchange during the mid-morning trading period.

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Salesforce’s $50 Billion Buyback Triggers Moody’s Downgrade, S&P Warning

Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

9 April 2026
Salesforce shares hit a new 52-week low Thursday, dropping 3.7% to $169.76 despite reporting 12% revenue growth and strong demand for its AI products. The broader software sector continued to slide, with the S&P 500 software and services index down about $1 trillion since January. Salesforce raised its buyback authorization to $50 billion and increased its dividend to 44 cents a share.
ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

9 April 2026
ServiceNow shares dropped 5.1% to $92.45 by 10:20 a.m. EDT Thursday, hitting a new 52-week low after analysts at Stifel, BTIG, and Goldman Sachs cut price targets citing weak federal spending and limited 2026 growth. The company announced it will integrate AI, data, security, and governance into all products ahead of first-quarter results due April 22.
SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

9 April 2026
SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $16.18 Thursday after KBW and Wells Fargo cut price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. The moves follow Muddy Waters’ short position and claims of accounting issues, which SoFi denies. Affirm and LendingClub also traded lower. Barclays and other banks have trimmed targets as concerns mount over credit quality and sector valuations.
Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

Tesla revives cheaper EV bet with compact SUV plan in China after sales strain

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV to be built first in Shanghai, sources said. The new model would cost less than the Model 3 and be smaller than the Model Y. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles but delivered only 358,023 in Q1, as U.S. demand weakened and competition increased. Shares fell 0.8% Thursday.
Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

9 April 2026
Grab Holdings launched 13 new AI-powered products in Jakarta, including a “Group Ride” feature that can cut fares by up to 40% for shared routes. CEO Anthony Tan said the tools aim to offset rising fuel costs and support demand as households tighten spending. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecasts remain below analyst expectations. Grab’s $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda Taiwan is pending regulatory approval.
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