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Microsoft-Activision Deal Set to Clear Final Hurdle, Plus iPhone 15 Launches Worldwide 9/22/23
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Microsoft-Activision Deal Set to Clear Final Hurdle, Plus iPhone 15 Launches Worldwide 9/22/23
FromTechCheck
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Microsoft looks to be closing in on its acquisition of Activision, after regulators in the United Kingdom signaled approval. The deal might be an example of how companies can ride out the stricter regulatory scrutiny under the Biden administration, adding to a string of blows that could leave corporate America feeling emboldened to pursue more deals. Plus, Apple’s newest iPhone went on sale around the world today, with Tim Cook opening an Apple store in New York City as part of the festivities. After three straight quarters of declining revenue and a fourth expected, the pressure is on for this launch.
Released:
Sep 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers on Ukraine Conflict & GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen’s Bed Bath & Beyond Stake: Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the current macro headwinds for tech with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter offers a look at opportunities in the cloud sector. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on payments firms including Visa and Mastercard suspending operations in Russia, and Baird Senior Research Analyst Colin Sebastian weighs in on a range of delivery platforms competing in the advertising ecosystem. Then, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers discusses the market implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and CNBC’s Dom Chu analyzes the performance of several pandemic stay-at-home stocks. Later, CNBC’s Leslie Picker covers billionaire GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen taking a nearly 10% stake in retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, sending shares soaring. by TechCheck