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EU regulators plan to block Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot acquisition: report

The European Union's competition watchdog plans to block Amazon's $1.7 billion deal with robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot. The Wall Street Journal reported This was disclosed on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Shares of vacuum cleaner maker Roomba plunged 40% to $14 after the bell. European Commission officials met with Amazon representatives […]

Trump vows to block creation of digital dollar

Former President Trump vowed Wednesday night to block the creation of a federal digital currency, calling it a “dangerous threat to freedom.” “Tonight, I also make a new promise to protect the American people from government tyranny. As President, I will never allow the creation of a central bank digital currency,” Trump said at a […]

Biden hails court decision to block of Spirit, JetBlue merger

President Biden on Tuesday praised a federal judge's decision to block the merger of Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways, calling it a victory for consumers. “Capitalism without competition is not capitalism. It is exploitation,” Biden said in a statement. “Today's ruling is a victory for consumers around the world who demand lower prices and more […]