PubMatic Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
Pubmatic Sues Google for Ad Tech Monopoly Advertising exchange Pubmatic has initiated a lawsuit against Google, claiming the tech giant has unlawfully maintained dominance in the advertising technology sector, seeking billions in damages. This follows the commencement of the relief phase for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) anti-trust case regarding Google’s monopoly in ad tech, […]
Alphabet Shares Prepare for New Peaks After Overcoming Antitrust Challenge
Shares of Alphabet (GOOGL) have recently peaked, influenced by a favorable ruling in US antitrust cases regarding Chrome and Android. This decision has somewhat alleviated fears about potential impacts on Google’s core search business. Over the past week, the stock has shown impressive resilience, climbing by 12% and now approaching about $230 per share. Enhance […]
Sundar Pichai expresses gratitude to Trump following resolution in online search antitrust case: ‘Relieved it’s finished’
Google CEO Lauds Trump at White House Dinner During a dinner at the White House on Thursday night, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed admiration for President Trump. This gathering came just days after the tech giant sidestepped significant penalties in a remarkable antitrust case focused on online search exclusivity. Pichai, along with Google co-founder Sergey […]
Alphabet stock rises 8% following positive antitrust decision for Google in significant case
Alphabet’s Shares Surge After Antitrust Ruling Shares of Alphabet jumped significantly on Wednesday following a federal judge’s decision that prevents the breakup of Google’s subsidiary amid a crucial antitrust case. Barry Lin, the executive director of the Open Market Institute, criticized the ruling, stating, “We let Google and other monopolies know that even severe violations […]
Stock futures climb as Google sidesteps severe antitrust fine: Live updates
On August 29, 2025, a trader was active on the New York Stock Exchange. Stock futures increased on Tuesday night following a federal court’s ruling concerning antitrust laws, which seemed to uplift sentiment regarding the tech giant Alphabet’s future against regulatory pressures. The S&P 500 futures experienced a 0.2% rise, while Nasdaq-100 futures jumped by […]
Google avoids mandatory sale of Chrome browser in significant antitrust case, leading to outrage over light penalty
On Tuesday, Google sidestepped a potential breakup of its search engine monopoly after a federal judge dismissed the most severe measures proposed by the Department of Justice. This decision frustrated critics who considered it merely a slap on the wrist for the significant antitrust case against the tech giant. US District Judge Amit Mehta opted […]
Major banks win antitrust case in the US related to bond trading.
Federal Court Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major Banks A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday, which claimed that ten large banks manipulated corporate bond prices to the detriment of ordinary investors. The judge had previously recused herself due to her spouse holding shares in one of the banks involved. Investors alleged that Bank […]
EU antitrust authorities postpone Google’s adtech penalty while waiting for reduced US car tariffs, according to sources
Delay in Google Fines by EU Regulators European Union antitrust regulators have postponed the fines against Alphabet’s Google regarding its AdTech operations, according to sources familiar with the situation. They are awaiting a decision from the United States about reducing tariffs on European automobiles as part of an ongoing trade negotiation. These automotive tariffs significantly […]
Former DOJ antitrust official criticizes agency leaders for supporting MAGA-friendly lobbying
Conflict in DOJ Over Antitrust Decisions A former prominent official from the Department of Justice’s antitrust division has criticized several senior leaders within the agency for allegedly allowing lobbyists with political ties to sway their decisions. Roger Alford, who held the position of Chief Associate Attorney General, was dismissed last month following disputes related to […]
Progressives Are Attempting to Reframe ‘MAGA Antitrust’ to Align with the Views of Joe Biden and Lina Khan
Democrats and certain media outlets critical of Trump have claimed that his independent team is letting go of the “Maga Antitrust” agenda, pointing to some lukewarm merger approvals that faced opposition from appointees and staff in Biden’s administration. The accusations suggest that the “Maga Antitrust” initiative has morphed into something that primarily benefits Trump’s allies […]