Antitrust

Shares of Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) are trading lower Monday after the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced a formal investigation into the company's proposed $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. What To Know: The deal, which Boeing has framed as critical to...

To avoid a hefty fine from the EU, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is reportedly offering to revamp its search results to better showcase rivals, as scrutiny over the tech giant’s dominance intensifies. What Happened: According to internal documents seen by Reuters,...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is under scrutiny as CNBC's “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer declared that the tech giant's stock buyback program "is not working right now." What Happened: The $3 trillion company, known for its iPhones and MacBooks, has poured billions into repurchasing shares....

An antitrust trial against Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has put the company's segments, such as Instagram and WhatsApp, into the spotlight, as the company could be forced to divest these units. A Benzinga reader poll shows a potential break-up could be a value unlock for Meta Platforms as they...

Tech giant Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is set to report quarterly financial results Thursday after market close as the company faces a key antitrust case that could change the structure of the company's business segments moving forward. Here are the analyst estimates for the first...

On Tuesday, OpenAI's behind-the-scenes efforts to improve ChatGPT’s search capabilities have come to light in a high-profile antitrust trial targeting Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL)-owned Google's dominance in online search. What Happened: During testimony at the Department of...

On Wednesday, in the ongoing antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), former COO Sheryl Sandberg testified about the company's efforts to block advertisements from potential competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Plus, KakaoTalk, and LINE. What...

More than a decade after Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) turned down a multibillion-dollar buyout from Facebook, the failed deal is back in the spotlight as Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) high-stakes antitrust trial. What Happened: On Tuesday, during his second day on the...

On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Washington, D.C., courtroom. What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta opened arguments in a trial that could lead to the forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, reported CBS News. "There's...

Social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) could be forced to spinoff or divest Instagram and WhatsApp as the result of a pending trial with the Federal Trade Commission. What Happened: Lina Khan, who stepped down as FTC Chair in January 2025, is speaking out as Meta's antitrust trial begins...

Discover Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:DFS) shares are trading lower Monday as concerns over antitrust scrutiny weighed on the company’s proposed merger with Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF). What To Know: The drop followed reports the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the $35.3...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is targeting Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) proposed tie-up with FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) that could change the streaming sector. What Happened: In a letter to the Department of Justice, Warren asks for close scrutiny on the deal due to antitrust concerns and fear...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares are treading water Tuesday amid reports Google has come under investigation by U.K. officials related to Search dominance. What Happened: According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Competition and Markets Authority has said it’s...

At a strategy meeting featuring Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) executives, CEO Sundar Pichai addressed key 2025 topics, including artificial intelligence, competition and regulatory pressure. "The stakes are high," Pichai said at the Dec. 18 gathering, as reported by CNBC. "I think 2025...

Video platform company Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) could have reasons to smile with several announced picks of the new White House administration. What Happened: Rumble filed several lawsuits against Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit Google over the years, alleging favoritism for YouTube in...