Aug 15, 2024

What might a Justice Department break-up of Google look like?

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The Justice Department is reportedly considering asking for a break up of Google after the company was deemed an illegal monopoly.

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Will the Justice Department break up Google?

by Stephanie Hughes

Aug 15, 2024

A court ruled on Aug. 5 that the company has a monopoly in online search. A break up could be one of several ways forward, though it’s a pretty uncommon one.

Google is often the default search engine on many smartphones, making it harder for smaller search engines to compete.

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Conglomerates are breaking up and sharpening focus. Candymaker Mars is bucking the trend.

by Daniel Ackerman

Aug 15, 2024

As a private company, it's immune to shareholder revolts.

Mars, the family-owned conglomerate behind Skittles, also has hand in pet care and pet food sales.

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