Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny
This $68.7 billion merger could transform the Xbox maker into a Netflix for video games by giving Microsoft control of many more popular titles including Candy Crush, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft.
Bill Gates gives Warren Buffett a 92nd birthday shoutout on Instagram
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett got a 92nd birthday shoutout on Instagram from fellow billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi's husband has stirred scrutiny for years over his stock purchases
Nancy Pelosi has received backlash following her husband's most recent stock purchase, but Paul Pelosi has garnered media attention in the past for his timely stock purchases.
Microsoft blames economic woes for missing profit targets
Microsoft said external factors in China and Ukraine contributed to a disappointing earnings report.
These companies have paused hiring or laid off employees
Here is a FOX Business roundup of the companies that have either laid employees off or halted or slowed hiring.
Netflix chooses Microsoft for ad-supported subscription plan
Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it has selected Microsoft Corp as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription plan.
Bill Gates vows to donate 'virtually all' his wealth
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Wednesday that he plans to donate nearly all his wealth, and will no longer be among the world's richest people.
Microsoft cuts jobs in 'strategic alignment'
The layoffs come after the tech giant cut its fourth-quarter revenue and profit guidance for fiscal year 2022, citing "unfavorable" foreign exchange rate movement.
Microsoft will no longer host Internet Explorer after 27 years
Microsoft is retiring Internet Explorer on Wednesday, fulfilling last year's promise to shut down the once-dominant browser and redirecting users to its Edge browser.
Microsoft agrees to remain neutral in Activision Blizzard union efforts
The tech giant's $68.7 billion acquisition of the embattled video game publisher is expected to close in fiscal year 2023.
IBM, Microsoft laying off hundreds of employees in Russia
Russian employees at Microsoft and IBM have been caught in the crosshairs of the tech giants' ongoing response to the country's invasion of Ukraine
Microsoft HoloLens co-creator Alex Kipman to step down following misconduct allegations: report
HoloLens co-creater Alex Kipman is resigning from Microsoft following allegations that he watched VR pornography at a meeting in front of female colleagues.
Microsoft cuts revenue, profit outlook, citing 'unfavorable' foreign exchange rate movement
Microsoft is now forecasting diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.24 to $2.32 and revenue in the range of $51.94 billion to $52.74 billion for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.
Bill Gates says he has COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced on Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "experiencing mild symptoms."
Microsoft unveils new managed cybersecurity offerings
The offerings are included as part of the tech giant's new service category, Microsoft Security Experts, which combines human-led services with expert-trained technology to help organizations achieve better security outcomes.
Activision's Kotick could see windfall in purchase
Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of Activision Blizzard Inc., could walk away with as much as $520 million after Microsoft Corp. completes its planned purchase of the videogame company.
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposed $68.7B sale to Microsoft
The deal is expected to close in fiscal year 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and the completion of a regulatory review.
Microsoft boosts revenue forecast, Alphabet growth slows
Microsoft reported profit and revenue that topped analysts’ projections, while Google parent company Alphabet Inc. reported that Google Cloud's growth rate in the first quarter fell slightly on Tuesday.
EU sets new online rules for Google, Meta to curb illegal content
Alphabet unit Google, Meta and other large online platforms will have to do more to tackle illegal content or risk hefty fines under new internet rules agreed between European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday.
Microsoft and Sony considering in-game ads for Xbox and Playstation games: report
In-game advertisements could be coming to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's Playstation 5 later this year for the first time.















