Activision Gives Microsoft More Time to Finish Deal

The video discusses Microsoft's stock performance, highlighting a 5% increase following news about the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The merger faces regulatory challenges, with an extended deadline to October 18th. Microsoft agreed to a higher termination fee and new commercial agreements. The video also touches on government responses and market reactions, noting past government actions against Microsoft and concerns from Congress.

What higher fee did Microsoft agree to in return for the extension of the merger deadline?

How has the government responded to the merger and what challenges have they faced?