Regulators have been tough on big financial mergers, though there are nuances in Capital One’s $35.3 billion takeover bid for Discover.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
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Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups
The company raised $7.3 billion over the last year, as the lure of artificial intelligence changes Silicon Valley deal-making.
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On the Ground of Biden’s Antitrust Agenda
Doha Mekki, one of President Biden’s key antitrust enforcers, talks about the Justice Department’s big wins and losses, and what could be in store if President Biden gets another four years.
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South Korea’s Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
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Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.
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PGA Tour Raises $1.5 Billion From Group of U.S. Investors
The move, which involves the Fenway Sports Group, raises questions about whether a deal to combine forces with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is still necessary.
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Amazon Scraps Deal to Buy Maker of Roomba Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.
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JetBlue Says It May Back Out of Deal to Acquire Spirit Airlines
JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision to block the deal.
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Lina Khan’s FTC Takes On AI Deals like Microsoft-OpenAI
The agency is concerned that transactions including Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI could hinder competition and innovation.
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Will Fanatics Upend the World of Sports Collectibles?
Powered by its connections with leagues and star athletes, the merchandising giant has entered the hobby universe with deep pockets and sharp elbows. Not everyone is happy.
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Apple Overhauls App Store in Europe, in Response to New Digital Law
A new E.U. law taking effect in March forced Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store, changes it had long resisted.