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The rise of tech unions shows workers reckoning with reality

This month, workers at an Apple store in Maryland voted to unionize, another signal that the labor movement is gaining momentum at tech companies. This follows a victory at an Amazon Staten Island warehouse in March, the first U.S. union vote in Amazon’s history (though another company warehouse voted against…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022

'Overwatch 2' Mercy and Symmetra nerfs highlight the game's biggest problem

With the latest beta for Blizzard's team-based shooter, the company continues to show they don't know what to do with this troubled sequel.

Inverse · Jun 29, 2022

Activision Blizzard acquires new studio to help on World of Warcraft

Activision Blizzard has announced its purchase of the studio Proletariat.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2022

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How Is The Market Feeling About Activision Blizzard?

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ:ATVI) short percent of float has fallen 7.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.37 million shares sold short, which is 2.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022

'Valorant's new voice chat update repeats 'Overwatch's biggest blunder

In an attempt to solve large-scale problems in the community, developers continue to prioritize technological solutions over community engagement.

Inverse · Jun 27, 2022

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,200 Today

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.16%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $60.94 billion.

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2022

Looking At Activision Blizzard's Recent Whale Trades

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2022

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Activision Blizzard shareholders vote in favor of public harassment report

An employee representative seat on the board was voted against, though.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022

Canada's first video game union shows that labour organizing is on the rise

In a historic move, video game workers in Edmonton unanimously voted to unionize for the first time in Canada. Video game unions are notoriously rare in North America. There are only two others on the continent, both of which are in the U.S.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

Maryland Apple store union vote marks latest in labor drives

A vote by Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb marks the latest labor drive at big companies in recent months

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

What Are Whales Doing With Activision Blizzard

Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022

Activision Blizzard's Independent Board Gives Its Officers Clean Chit Against Denial Of Harassment Claims

Activision Blizzard, Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) Workplace Responsibility Committee of independent directors dismissed allegations of rebuttal of gender harassment claims by senior officials as alleged by different media reports. The gaming giant acknowledged some substantiated instances of gender harassment. However, it denied awareness and tolerance of harassment by the officials. Also Read: Activision Blizzard Registers 22% Revenue…

Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022

Xbox Game Studios list: Every studio Microsoft owns and what they are developing

Here's a full breakdown of the Xbox Game Studios list in 2026

GamesRadar · Jun 11, 2022

Activision Blizzard Chief Takes Positive Step Towards Union Taking Cues From Microsoft, Amazon

Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick shared plans to negotiate with the Communications Workers of America over a collective bargaining agreement for employees at its subsidiary Raven Software. Kotick looked to meet CWA leaders at the bargaining table and work toward an agreement. Activision Blizzard faced charges of union-busting and illegally retaliating…

Benzinga · Jun 10, 2022

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022

Activision Blizzard officially recognises Raven Software QA union, begins negotiations

After months of unionization efforts from Raven Software, including a strike, Activision Blizzard has officially recognized their union.

Axios · Jun 10, 2022

Exclusive: Activision to start collective bargaining with new union

The game maker is trying to win approval from regulators for its acquisition by Microsoft.

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

How Is The Market Feeling About Activision Blizzard?

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ:ATVI) short percent of float has fallen 6.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.67 million shares sold short, which is 2.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading.

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Activision Blizzard 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 8.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.84%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $60.55 billion.

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Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

Unlike Peers, Microsoft Shows Boldness By Acknowledging Unionization

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith recently expressed the company's support for employee unionization in a blog post. Smith acknowledged the legal right of employees to form or join a union as he saw it futile to resist lawful efforts to participate in activities like unionization. Smith saw the trend catching up…

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Unprompted, Microsoft president says employees 'will never need to' unionize

Stepping into the labor conversation, Microsoft said Thursday it recognized employees' right to form and join a union but believed its own workers "will never need to organize" to facilitate conversations with executives and leaders.

Inverse · Jun 1, 2022

'Diablo Immortal' can't save Blizzard

The first major release from 'World of Warcraft' publisher Blizzard in years is 'Diablo Immortal' on mobile, but can it save a company mired in controversy?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022

SOC Investment Group urge Activision Blizzard shareholders to vote against re-election of Bobby Kotick

SOC Investment Group say that the ATVI board is either "guilty of staggering incompetence" or Bobby Kotick has commited a "fireable offense."

Input · May 26, 2022

Saudi Arabia buys 5% of Nintendo, because why not

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which has purchased small and large stakes in a number of tech companies, has purchase 1/20th of Nintendo.

Inverse · May 25, 2022

"Activision Blizzard can't stop this.” Why Raven Software's union is just the beginning

Employees at Raven Software have formed the first major union in the video game industry, and it's a massive victory that could lead to even more change.

Benzinga · May 24, 2022

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Activision Blizzard Stock In The Last 15 Years

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.78%. Currently, Activision Blizzard has a market capitalization of $60.13 billion.

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