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Activision-Blizzard Deal Racing to Friday the 13th Finish Line

Kate Stalter
Written by Kate Stalter
October 11, 2023

Key Points

  • The long-awaited Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard may close as soon as October 13.
  • The acquisition, initially announced in January 2022, has undergone extensive regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and the U.K.
  • Activision confirmed that two highly anticipated releases, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" and "Diablo IV," will not be part of the Xbox Game Pass in 2023.
  • Five stocks to consider instead of Activision Blizzard.

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
0.7138 of 5 stars		$94.42flat1.05%34.59N/AN/A
Microsoft (MSFT)
4.9944 of 5 stars		$392.53-1.8%0.85%31.60Moderate Buy$510.96
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