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Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-ftc-hearing-d42675f1 1. Tech Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules The companies can complete the deal before an FTC hearing that is scheduled for August By Sarah E. Needleman and Dave Michaels Updated July 11, 2023 4:18 pm ET Share Resize --------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen (2 min) Microsoft can close its $75 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling means there is no current U.S. obstacle to the two companies merging. Photo: Richard B. 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