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Markets

Microsoft-Activision deal hits new stumbling block

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard ran into a potential hiccup Wednesday as the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled “provisional findings” flagging competition-related concerns.

Economy

Layoffs signal labor market recalibration

Recently announced layoffs at Amazon and Microsoft may signal a recalibration of the U.S. labor market. Amazon said it will cut 18,000 jobs while Microsoft said it will slash 10,000.