Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard may be in jeopardy of failing

When Microsoft announced its intentions to acquire Activision Blizzard in January, Activision’s stock price rose to $82.31 per share. Since then, however, Activision Blizzard’s price has trended downward as speculation has grown louder about the deal ultimately failing due to possible investor fears and risks.

Activision’s shares have trended similarly to the market this past month and are currently trading 25 percent below Microsoft’s $95.00 per share offer. As a result, this has caused Wall Street to be wary of the impending acquisition due to the decreased profit margins of Activision Blizzard and its pillar game, Call of Duty, in 2022.