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: FTC will appeal judge’s ruling clearing Microsoft-Activision deal

The Federal Trade Commission late Wednesday filed notice that will appeal a judge's ruling this week that gave Microsoft Corp. the green light to proceed with its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.

MarketWatch First Take: Bob Iger’s repairs at Disney’s crumbling castle need more time

Walt Disney & Co. extends CEO Bob Iger's contract another two years.

In One Chart: S&P 500 could top the 4,500 mark, but not for long, says Oxford Economics

Don't get too giddy if the stock market eclipses the 4,500 mark, because a recession still looks likely, says John Canavan at Oxford Economics.

: Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract through 2026

Iger returned to Disney in November, replacing Bob Chapek.

: Growing ‘debt divide’ in the U.S. sees some pulling ahead as others fall further behind 

Loans are getting more expensive, and many lower-income households lack the resources to get their debt under control.

The Ratings Game: Microsoft cybersecurity expansion poses long-term ‘ramifications’ for Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, others

Cybersecurity stocks fell Wednesday after Microsoft announced an expansion into network security, and rebranded its Azure Active Directory to reflect that.

: As food prices rise in June, analysts warn of a ‘tipping point’ for Americans

Grocery prices were 5.7% higher in June compared to a year ago, and dining out was 7.7% more expensive. 

Market Extra: U.S. Dollar Index chart breakdown warns that further losses loom

The ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell through important chart support Tuesday, sending a message that further losses may be looming.

The Ratings Game: Meta earnings could show how AI is already paying off

Meta's July 26 earnings could show a rosy picture for Instagram, and the company might have artificial intelligence to thank in part for the momentum.

Market Extra: Nasdaq is making a big change to its most popular index. Here’s how it might impact your portfolio.

Big Tech has gotten too big for Nasdaq's liking.

: Inflation is cooling, but that does not mean cheaper trips to the grocery store

The price of groceries rose 4.7% on the year in June, while the annual rate of inflation was 3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

: Drugmakers’ deal making will plow ahead despite antitrust scrutiny, analysts say

Big pharma goes shopping as "patent cliff" puts more than $225 billion in revenues at risk.
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