Tag: antitrust

Germany Deals a Blow to Apple: Stricter Oversight Ahead

Germany’s competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has secured a significant legal victory in…

BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Seek Dismissal of U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit

BlackRock (BLK.N), Vanguard, and State Street (STT.N) have petitioned a Texas court…

Live Nation’s Bid to Narrow DOJ Ticketmaster Case Denied by Federal Judge

A federal judge in New York has denied Live Nation Entertainment Inc.’s…

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Eni Plenitude for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices

The Italian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into Eni Plenitude S.p.A.…

Coca-Cola Loses 3% Following European Commission’s Raids on the Soft Drink Sector

Coca Cola, Unilever and Pepsi suffer strong losses after the European Commission…

How Much and For How Long Antitrust Decisions Sink Stock Prices?

One of the primary goals of antitrust laws in any country is…

Seven & i and Couche-Tard in Talks Over Store Sales Amid $47 Billion Takeover Bid

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings has confirmed that discussions are underway with…

EU Defends Digital Markets Act, Denies Targeting U.S. Tech Giants

The European Union (EU) has pushed back against claims that its new…

U.S. Revises Antitrust Case Against Google, Drops AI Divestiture Demand

In a significant shift in the ongoing antitrust battle against Google, the…

Amex GBT’s $570M Acquisition of CWT Clears UK Regulatory Hurdle, Faces US Challenge

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially approved American Express…

UK Drops Antitrust Probe into Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the closure…

Don’t Blame Salmon Farmers For Colluding, It Was Just Math

Cermaq, Grieg Seafood, Bremnes, Lerøy, Mowi, and SalMar face fines, damage claims,…