Game Over?, and Bank Worries Are Back 4/26/23

UK regulators are suing to block Microsoft’s takeover of Activision, which would likely kill the deal. We’ll discuss the impact for both companies, and the increase of governments standing in the way of mergers. Plus, just when you thought it was safe, the bank crisis is getting ugly again. First Republic is the latest victim, slumping below $5 per share as it attempts to get help from other banks. Can it be saved? We’ll debate.