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Apple Fights Back Against EU's $586 Million Fine, Says Penalty 'Far Beyond What The Law Requires'
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:06am | 549Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has filed an appeal against the €500 million ($586 million) fine imposed by the European Union (EU) over alleged anti-competitive practices on its App Store. What Happened: The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, previously charged Apple of violating its laws...
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European Advisory Panel Backs Conditional Approval For Madrigal's Fatty Liver Disease Drug
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 2:56pm | 681The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted on Friday a positive opinion recommending approval for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MDGL) resmetirom (Rezdiffra) for adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced...
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Peter Schiff Slams Trump's EU Tariff Delay As 'Fake Win' — Says It 'Still Leaves Americans Paying Higher Tariffs'
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 7:24am | 727Economist Peter Schiff has sharply criticized Donald Trump‘s recent decision to postpone threatened 50% tariffs on European products, dismissing the move as a “fake win” that ultimately leaves American consumers footing a higher bill. What Happened: In an X post, Schiff weighed in...
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Intel Triumphs Over EU Regulators In Two-Decades-Long Antitrust Dispute
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 10:02am | 569The EU Court of Justice has ruled in favor of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), concluding a nearly two-decades-long antitrust case with EU regulators. This ruling marks a significant victory for the tech giant against the European Commission’s claims. What Happened: The EU Court of Justice, Europe’...
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Tesla, BYD, And Other EV Stocks To Watch As EU Votes To Approve Tariffs On Chinese EV Imports
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 7:36am | 433European Union’s member states have expressed sufficient support for imposing definitive additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on China-made battery electric vehicle imports, the European Commission said in a statement on Friday. What Happened: “Today, the European Commission’s...
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Google Wins $1.7B EU Antitrust Fine Appeal Over 5-Year-Old Online Search Advertising Case
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 6:59am | 536Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google won its appeal against the European Commission's €1.49 billion ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine for anticompetitive practices involving its online search advertising business. What Happened: Luxembourg-based General Court delivered a reprieve to...
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Thierry Breton Steps Down As EU Commissioner
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 9:01am | 526European Commissioner Thierry Breton announced his resignation on Monday, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the European Union. What Happened: Breton took to X on Monday to announce his departure from his position as European Commissioner. He expressed his deep appreciation for...
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Elon Musk's Tesla Gets A Breather As EU Slashes Tariffs On Its China-Made EVs Even As SAIC, Geely, And BYD Face Hefty Duties
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 5:14am | 645The European Union has decided to slash tariffs on electric cars made by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) in China, a move that could potentially reshape the electric car market in the region. What Happened: The EU has lowered the tariffs on Tesla’s China-made electric vehicles, setting them...
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China's Industrial Overcapacity Puts It In 'Doom Loop,' Western Markets Are At Risk: Analysis
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 5:36pm | 821A production surplus in China threatens to flood Western global markets with cheaper Chinese products that can displace local competition. According to an analysis by Foreign Affairs, Beijing's industrial policies have pushed the country to produce more than the world can take in. This puts China...
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Apple Faces EU Antitrust Probe For Breaking Digital Rules, Tim Cook's Company May Face Fine Up To 10% Of Global Revenue
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 6:20am | 705Brussels has accused Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) of violating European Union regulations. The tech giant could face a penalty of up to 10% of its global annual revenue. What Happened: Belgium has accused Apple of stifling competition on its app store, marking the first time EU regulators have used new...
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China Strikes Back At Biden's Tariffs With New Investigation Into Plastics Imports: 6 Stocks Caught In Crossfire
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 5:22pm | 830China has taken a new step in the ongoing economic battle with the west, launching a new anti-dumping probe of plastics made in the U.S. and the European Union. The move can be read as a possible retaliation against recent protectionist measures by Western countries, including a recent increase of...
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Calls For Lower EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Amid Commission Probe: 'Let Competition Play Out'
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 9:07am | 850Amid ongoing trade tensions, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz has made a public plea for the European Union to reconsider its stance on tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles. This comes at a critical time when the European Commission is actively investigating the impact of Chinese subsidies on the...
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Epic Victory: Fortnite Returns To iOS In Europe As Apple Relents On EU Ban
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 4:38pm | 517Editor's note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Apple. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games, the developer of "Fortnite," from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe, following pressure from European Union (EU)...
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Russia's Frozen Assets Should Be Used To Arm Ukraine, Says European Commission President
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 10:10am | 634The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested using Russia’s frozen assets to provide military support to Ukraine, which is grappling with a severe ammunition shortage due to Russia’s military aggression. What Happened: In a speech to the European Parliament on...
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EU's Green Image Under Threat As Farmer Protests Force Climate Policy U-Turns
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 5:40am | 705The European Union’s (EU) reputation as a global environmental leader is being challenged as it backtracks on its climate policies in response to widespread farmer protests. What Happened: The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, has decided to revise its climate policies,...