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1. The three major U.S. stock indexes closed slightly lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.44% to 46,021.43 points, the S&P 500 fell 0.27% to 6,606.49 points, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.28% to 22,090.69 points. Boeing fell more than 2%, and McDonalds fell nearly 2%, leading the decline in the Dow. The Wind U.S. Tech Big Seven Index fell 0.86%, Tesla fell more than 3%, and Facebook fell more than 1%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell 1%, Canadian Solar fell nearly 27%, and Alibaba fell more than 7%. U.S. stocks closed lower for the second consecutive day, but a drop in oil prices narrowed the decline in the indexes. 2. International precious metals futures generally closed lower. COMEX gold futures fell 4.99% to $4,651.90 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures fell 6.16% to $72.81 per ounce. 3. The WTI crude oil futures contract closed down 0.91% at $94.59 per barrel; the Brent crude oil futures contract rose 0.16% to $103.08 per barrel. 4. All London base metals fell: LME nickel fell 0.50% to $17,065.0 per tonne, LME lead fell 0.86% to $1,897.0 per tonne, LME copper fell 1.48% to $12,211.5 per tonne, LME zinc fell 1.91% to $3,073.5 per tonne, LME tin fell 2.58% to $43,900.0 per tonne, and LME aluminum fell 4.65% to $3,242.0 per tonne.German Chancellor Merz: Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán must abide by the agreement on loans to Ukraine, or it will damage the overall image of the European Union.Thariq, a core engineer at Claude Code, just released Claude Code channels, which allow control of Claude Code sessions through a designated MCP (Multi-Channel Programming Partner). Initial support includes Telegram and Discord. This feature allows users to send messages directly to Claude Code from their mobile phones.Senate Minority Leader Schumer: Americans are forced to choose between life-saving drugs and everyday necessities, while Trump is demanding an additional $200 billion for his war on drugs. Extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits to more than 20 million Americans would cost less than half that amount.US-Israel-Iran Conflict: ① Iran 1. Iran claims US-Israeli strikes have injured over 18,000 civilians. 2. Iran claims the 65th round of Operation Real Commitment-4 targeted Israeli oil refineries and US military bases. 3. Iran states it continues to target US and Israeli infrastructure and hints at a possible Israeli attack on Saudi Aramco. 4. Iranian lawmakers say parliament is considering a bill to impose tolls and taxes on ships attempting to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. 5. On March 18, a judicial institution in Larestan County, Fars Province, southern Iran, was attacked by the US and Israel, resulting in 14 deaths and 50 injuries. 6. Iranian Foreign Minister: If our infrastructure is attacked again, we will not hesitate to take action. Any solution to this war must address the damage to our civilian infrastructure. ② US 1. According to Politico: The US will not implement an oil export ban. 2. The US Senate again rejected a resolution limiting military action against Iran. 3. The US Department of Defense reportedly requested an additional $200 billion in funding for the war against Iran. 4. Sources say the US government is considering deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East. 5. Trump says he has told Israel not to attack energy facilities in Iran. 6. A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing after being suspected of being hit by Iranian fire. 7. CIA Director: Israel has not forced the US to take action regarding attacks on Iran. 8. US media reports that the US military may occupy Harg Island to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. 9. Trump: Harg Island can be taken at any time. No troops will be deployed anywhere. 10. US Treasury Secretary: The US may lift sanctions on Iranian maritime oil in the coming days. 11. The US replenished supplies for the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, approving a $16.5 billion arms sale. 12. US Director of National Intelligence Gabbard: Trumps objectives against Iran are different from Israels. 13. US Central Command: US forces are destroying Iranian naval targets that threaten the Strait of Hormuz and nearby international shipping. ③ Israel: 1. Israeli Chief of Staff: Israels military action against Iran is "not even halfway done." 2. Israeli media: Iranian missile hit Haifa oil refinery, causing no casualties. 3. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel will suspend attacks on Irans main gas fields. 4. The Israeli Prime Minister stated that attacks on Iran will continue until necessary, as Iran no longer possesses the capability for uranium enrichment or ballistic missile manufacturing. 5. According to Al Jazeera: The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, citing sources, reported that the joint Israeli-US operation is expected to continue for several more weeks. ④ Other: 1. Saudi Arabias Yanbu port briefly suspended oil loading. 2. Qatars Ras Lafan gas facility was attacked again. 3. Two Kuwaiti oil refineries suspended operations after being attacked. 4. Iraqs Kataib Hezbollah announced a conditional suspension of attacks on the US embassy. 5. Turkish Foreign Minister: Israel is the primary instigator of this round of regional conflict. 6. UAEs Habshan gas facility suspended operations due to missile debris. 7. Joint statement from six countries including the UK and France: prepared to take measures to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. 8. Russian Foreign Ministry: Israels attack on Russian journalists is a serious violation of international law; the Russian Foreign Ministry will summon the Israeli ambassador. 9. Saudi Foreign Minister: Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military action (against Iran) if necessary. 10. Italian Foreign Minister: Italy will not participate in the war. Our goal is to defend freedom of navigation and maritime trade. 11. US media: Former US Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly leaking classified information. 12. Bahrain denies reports from Irans Fars News Agency that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) refinery was targeted in an attack. Bahrain states that it has no LNG refineries.

Microsoft Claims Its $69 Billion Activision Acquisition Will Benefit Gamers

Charlie Brooks

Dec 23, 2022 11:50

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Microsoft stated Thursday that its $69 billion offer to acquire "Call of Duty" developer Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) will benefit both gamers and gaming firms.


Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) made the claim in a brief aimed at persuading a judge at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to approve the acquisition, after FTC commissioners warned the merger would impede competition in the gaming sector in a complaint filed this month to prevent the agreement.


In a complaint filed on December 8, the FTC expressed worry that Activision's popular titles, such as "World of Warcraft" and "Diablo," could no longer be available on devices that compete with Microsoft's Xbox. A hearing before an administrative law judge has been scheduled for August 2023.


President of Microsoft Brad Smith stated in mid-December that the business has offered to sign a legally enforceable consent decree with the FTC to supply "Call of Duty" games to competitors such as Sony (NYSE:SONY) and others for a decade.


"A single game purchase by the third-place console maker cannot destabilize a highly competitive industry. This is especially true when the maker has made it obvious that the game will not be withheld "Microsoft stated in a filing on Thursday.


Smith stated in a statement released this week that he remained confident in the company's legal position, but remained "committed to finding solutions with regulators."


Bobby Kotick, the chief executive officer of Activision, said in a statement on Thursday that he expects the firms will succeed in their legal battle with the trade commission.


The Biden administration has adopted a more robust antitrust enforcement strategy. The U.S. Department of Justice recently blocked a $2.2 billion merger between the world's largest book publisher, Penguin Random House, and its smaller U.S. competitor, Simon & Schuster.


The Microsoft transaction is also under examination outside the United States, with the European Union stating that it will determine whether to allow or ban the deal by March 23, 2023.

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