Company leaders talk a lot about “moats.” That can sometimes invite regulatory scrutiny, as it did with Amazon, which was sued this week.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Oil Prices on a March Toward $100 a Barrel
Analysts have raised their forecasts for oil prices, as they try to understand Saudi Arabia’s intentions with recent production cuts.
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Travelers Who Need Visas to Visit Europe Face a Monthslong Wait
Travelers who require a short-term visas to visit Europe say they face monthslong delays, jeopardizing their travel plans and making an already unpredictable system worse.
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Amazon Prime Video Will Start Showing Commercials Next Year
Seeking to raise revenue, Amazon said that U.S. subscribers to its streaming service could opt for an ad-free version for an extra $2.99 per month.
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The Rising Costs of Owning a Car
Everything is going up — buying, financing, insurance and maintenance. The average annual cost of ownership, by one estimate, is $12,000.
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FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private Equity, Claiming Antitrust
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
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FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private Equity, Claiming Antitrust
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
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Cisco to Buy Splunk, a Software Company, for $28 Billion
The largest deal Cisco has ever announced moves it further away from its roots in network hardware and into higher-margin software subscriptions.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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Gas Prices Have Crept Higher This Summer, a Challenge for the Fed
Now at their highest level in 11 months, they can complicate the Federal Reserve’s campaign to rein in inflation.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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How to Get the Best Foreign Exchange Rate
How to avoid foreign transaction and bank fees, and where to get the best rate when you travel abroad.