"Merger Arbitragers Riveted by Microsoft-Activision Trial"

The Microsoft-Activision trial, which will determine the fate of the largest video gaming deal ever, has attracted the attention of merger arbitragers, including portfolio managers, analysts, and specialized brokers, who flew in from New York and Chicago to observe the proceedings. These professionals are closely watching for any signs that the US Federal Trade Commission's bid to block the merger will succeed or fail.