Supreme Court rejects Google's bid to pause Play Store antitrust changes

The US Supreme Court has denied Google's request to freeze upcoming changes to the Google Play Store while the company appeals an antitrust ruling. This decision allows the first phase of remedies, won by Epic Games, to proceed as scheduled. Developers will soon gain more flexibility in app distribution and payments on Android devices.

Google Spared in Antitrust Ruling

9. september 2025 Rapportert av AI

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.

Google CEO Thanks Trump on Antitrust

12. september 2025 Rapportert av AI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai thanked President Trump on September 5, 2025, for resolving an antitrust case, potentially easing regulatory pressures on the company. This development could impact Google's market position and stock performance.

UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

11. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

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.

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.