UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

11 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in search and search advertising, confirming its substantial market power. This step under the new digital markets regime could lead to interventions promoting competition. Google has objected, highlighting its economic contributions to the UK.

F-Droid urges regulators to block Google's sideloading crackdown

F-Droid, a prominent open-source Android app repository, has called on global regulators to intervene against Google's tightening restrictions on sideloading apps. The organization argues that these measures undermine user choice and competition in the mobile ecosystem. This plea comes amid ongoing debates over app distribution policies.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Google Surge

09 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining after Google's positive antitrust ruling. The decision avoided forcing a sale of Chrome but imposed other requirements on the tech giant.

Google Fined $3.5 Billion by EU

European Union regulators imposed a $3.5 billion fine on Alphabet's Google for antitrust violations. Shares of drugmaker Kenvue fell following reports from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Lululemon was among other trending tickers.

Google Spared in Antitrust Ruling

09 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

A federal judge ruled that Google does not need to sell its Chrome browser in a landmark antitrust case. Futures for Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose following the decision, ahead of jobs data.