US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision

US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision

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US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A US federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft (MSFT.O) to temporarily hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), according to a court filing.