FTC

Non-Compete Clauses Are A Thing Of The Past, At Least For Now: FTC Issues Landmark Ban, Chamber Of Commerce Plans To Sue
Jon Stewart's 'Really Lame' Dig About Facebook Purchase Of Instagram Resurfaces, Yet Meta Has The Last Laugh
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Draws Line Against FTC's Planned Privacy Accord Update, Cites Compliance Efforts
Jon Stewart's 'Really Lame' Dig About Facebook Purchase Of Instagram Resurfaces, Yet Meta Has The Last Laugh
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Draws Line Against FTC's Planned Privacy Accord Update, Cites Compliance Efforts
Meta's Efforts To Stall FTC's Reopening Of Facebook Privacy Settlement Rejected By Court
Jim Cramer Questions Legitimacy Of Antitrust Lawsuits Against Apple, Google And Amazon: 'I Wish The White House Would Just Admit The Truth'

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Microsoft Could Face Justice Department, FTC Probes Over Investment In ChatGPT Parent OpenAI
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission both want to pursue an investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, which had delayed a potential case.
Jim Cramer Slams FTC Chair Lina Khan's Policies For Hampering Investor Returns: 'One-Woman Wrecking Crew For Your Stock Portfolio'
He posits that such actions have negatively impacted stock valuations.
FTC Not Backing Down In Fight Against Microsoft-Activision Deal, Despite UK's Approval
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is persisting in its efforts to halt Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, despite the deal being finalized in October 2023 and
Microsoft-Activision Deal Faces Another FTC Challenge As Their Stock Plunges 5%
The Federal Trade Commission is appealing a court decision that denied its attempt to halt Microsoft's $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Amidst this legal challenge, the stock has experienced a 5% decline, following its November 2023 all-time high.
Elizabeth Warren Gets Lauded — And Trolled — For Taking On $10B 'Big Sandwich' PE Deal That Aims To Club Subway, Jimmy John's And Arby's Under One Roof
Senator Elizabeth Warren took aim at the sandwich shop monopoly stemming from Subway's takeover by Roark Capital.
Facebook Parent Meta Dealt Legal Blow As Judge Rejects Appeal In FTC Privacy Dispute
In May, the FTC charged Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta with deceiving parents about who their children could communicate with via the Messenger Kids app. 
FTC Chair Uses ChatGPT To Successfully Resolve Medical Bill Dispute
FTC Chair Lina Khan successfully used OpenAI's ChatGPT to contest a medical bill, highlighting the practical applications of AI in everyday tasks.
Amazon Accused Of Raking In $1 Billion Through Deceptive Practices, According To FTC Suit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has leveled serious allegations against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), claiming the e-commerce g
Activision CEO's Exit, Xbox's New Era: The Gaming World Reacts To Microsoft's $69B Deal
As Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) sends shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, its community, industry experts and stakeholders have v
US and UK Regulators Are Going After Amazon And Microsoft
On September 26th, the Federal Trade Commission went into action to stop the monopoly power of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) by filing a long-awaited antitrust suit. The case was filed in conjunction with seventeen states, accusing the e-commerce titan of using its online retail dominance to suppress competition. 
Amazon Hit By Antitrust Storm: Stock At 3-Month Low, 5 Analysts' Takeaways
FTC alleges Amazon is wielding monopolistic power within the market and employing anti-competitive tactics to preserve its dominance.
FTC Takes A Rare Step Back, Pauses Legal Battle With Amgen Over $28B Horizon Deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decided to momentarily halt its challenge against pharmaceutical giant Amgen, Inc (NASDAQ: AMGN), concerning its proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics PLC (NASDAQ:
Homebuilders: 'Hey, FTC! I Want My M&A!'
U.S. antitrust regulators in July proposed guidelines geared toward making their legal challenges to mergers and acquisitions succeed — a move that appears to be aimed at the technology sector but affects every industry, including homebuilding.
Amazon Stock Slides Over 1% Premarket – But Cramer Thinks Its Not FTC Pressure: 'At Least Know Why You Are Selling'
Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares pulled back in premarket trading on Wednesday despite a lack of any announcement from the company.
Elizabeth Warren, Elon Musk's Twitter Feud Escalates As Social Media Company Subpoenaes Democratic Senator
House Republicans Urge FTC To Abandon Antitrust Case Against Microsoft's Activision Acquisition
Twenty-two Republican members of the U.S.
Microsoft-Activision Acquisition Clears Another Hurdle As FTC's Appeal To Block The Deal Falls Through
Microsoft Says Activision's Call Of Duty Removal From Steam Was A 'Resounding Failure'
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Nasdaq Removes Activision Blizzard From Index: Is Microsoft Merger Now 'Highly Probable'?
The tech and video game sectors were rocked this week when the Federal Trade Commission's request to halt a $69-billion merger in the space was turned down. 
Celsius Network's Founder Under Arrest As Justice Department Targets Bankrupt Crypto Lender
In a major development, Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network (CRYPTO: CEL), has been arrested on charges of
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI In Hot Water With FTC And High-Profile Lawsuit
Microsoft 'Disappointed' At FTC For Continuing To Pursue 'Weak Case' Against Activision Acquisition
Meta Teams Up With LegitScript To Certify CBD Products & Websites, Opening New Advertising Avenues
LegitScript, renowned in e-commerce and payment sector certification and monitoring, has formed a partnership with Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) to provide certification for specific topical, non-ingestible CBD products and correspon