Antitrust
Google Spared in Antitrust Ruling
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
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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
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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.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Google Surge
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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.