Tuesday trading: 5 things to know
Here are the key events taking place on Tuesday that could impact trading as U.S. markets return from a long holiday weekend.
Microsoft purchase of Activision under regulatory scrutiny as lawmakers call out 'frat boy' culture
A group of prominent Senators wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday urging them to review Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision, citing lawsuits and media reports about workplace misconduct at the video game giant.
Microsoft buying Activision in $68.7B deal
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard Inc. in a deal worth $68.7 billion, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Microsoft opening sexual harassment investigations amid pressure from investors
Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez pack on PDA during winter vacation hike in St. Barts
The surfaced paparazzi snaps come just days after fellow divorced tech billionaire Bill Gates revealed his plans to forgo most of his holiday plans due to the rapid emergence of the coronavirus omicron variant.
Portnoy holding these stocks after riding pandemic high
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy provided insight into what stocks he owns.
Biden calls on private tech sector to help 'raise the bar on cybersecurity'
President Biden on Wednesday called on the private tech sector to “raise the bar on cybersecurity” in the United States.
Bill Gates opens up about divorce at 'summer camp for billionaires,' blames himself: report
Bill Gates opened up about his divorce from Melinda Gates during an annual exclusive conference for billionaires and some of the most powerful people in sports, technology and media where one witness said the Microsoft founder was on the verge of tears.
Microsoft exec details 'frightening' DOJ 'abuse' of secret requests for Americans' data in hearing
A Microsoft executive on Wednesday detailed the "frightening" abuse by the Department of Justice of "secrecy orders" that allow the government to take Americans' data from tech companies without ever letting them know.
Rep. Jordan blasts Microsoft as ‘out to get conservatives’ just like other big tech companies
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, sent a letter to Microsoft president Brad Smith on Monday, alleging that while it has largely escaped the notice of House Democrats, the company is among the Big Tech companies "out to get conservatives."
Microsoft Bing image search results for Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' empty, raising censorship questions
Users searching on Microsoft-created search engine Bing for an image of the “Tank Man” from the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 are finding no results generating concerns about censorship.
Amazon's Bezos banned PowerPoint presentations at meetings, new book reveals
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos does not allow PowerPoint presentations during company meetings, according to a new book about the company.
Bill, Melinda Gates have no prenup: report
Bill and Melinda Gates reportedly have no prenup in place after their 27-year marriage.
SolarWinds hacking campaign puts Microsoft in hot seat
It was Microsoft whose code the cyber spies persistently abused in the hacking campaign's second stage.
Pelosi's husband bought $10M in Microsoft shares through options
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband purchase millions of dollars worth of Microsoft and Roblox shares last month, new financial disclosures form reveal.
Stocks slip off record highs as Microsoft nabs Nuance in $19.7B deal
U.S. stocks pulled back as investors readied for the start of earnings season.
Microsoft in talks to buy AI firm Nuance Communications for about $16 billion
Microsoft Corp is in advanced talks to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications Inc at about $16 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Sen. Perdue on Big Tech executives donating big money to Ossoff ahead of Georgia Senate runoff election
Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., points out that his Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff 'raised twice as much money in California as he did in the state of Georgia.'
Bill Gates on his 2015 'virus' warning, efforts to fight coronavirus pandemic
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, chair and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joins Chris Wallace on 'Fox News Sunday.'
Bill Gates 'not sure how open-minded’ Elizabeth Warren is on her tax policy
Bill Gates questions Elizabeth Warren’s tax policy