Dylan: This is the type of deal that really highlights their regulatory environment we're in today. Emily: If it had been years prior, I think this deal goes through without a second glance. Dylan: But given how much pressure there is on tech companies, given how our regulators are behaving and what they're looking for,I think it's fair to say that there's still a threat that this deal does not go through.
Regulators are taking a hard look at acquisitions for Adobe, MIcrosoft, and Amazon. And that might be a good thing for Adobe and Activision shareholders.
(00:21) Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger discuss:
- Why more rate hikes are on the way. - How housing’s impact on inflation probably won’t slow down any time soon. - Why Activision and Adobe shareholders might not want their company’s proposed acquisitions to go through.
(19:11) Deidre Woollard spoke with Atif Qadir, the founder of proptech company Commonplace, about how issues at regional banks affect real estate, and whether empty office space can really be turned into apartments.
(31:16) Emily and Matt break down two ideas on their radar: Spotify and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.
Stocks discussed: ADBE, AMZN, IRBT, MSFT, ATVI, SPOT, SCHD
Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Matt Argersinger, Deidre Woolard, Atif Qadir Engineer: Dan Boyd
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