Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to face hurdles. Peter Thiel is also speaking of abandoning over culture wars, the Republican mega donor reportedly won't be donating to any politicians in 2024. The next potential shoe to drop is which banks are most vulnerable to what people see as the other real soft tissue in the economy right now - commercial real estate.
The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political giving, and First Republic Bank shows we're not out the woods yet. Also, Disney escalates its fight with Florida, and Big Tech has a good quarter. Plus, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins to discuss TikTok legislation, Twitter, and the Supreme Court.
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