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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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How Ticketmaster came to dominate live events (and incur the wrath of Taylor Swift fans)

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 17, 2022
In addition to selling tickets, the company controls venues and manages artists. Some lawmakers say it's a monopoly.
The company is under scrutiny following last year's debacle involving problems with Taylor Swift tickets.
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When is a powerful company considered a monopoly?

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 17, 2022
The feds broke up giant AT&T. But experts say now it’s harder to make allegations of anti-competitive behavior stick.
Being a monopoly doesn't in itself mean a company is engaging in illegal behavior.
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Congress weighs getting tough on Big Tech

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 22, 2021
The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider a package of antitrust bills this week.
The House Judiciary Committee will vote on about a half-dozen antitrust bills, prohibiting tech giants like Facebook and Google from acquiring competitors or forcing them to sell businesses
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Apple, Epic Games head to court over App Store

by David Brancaccio and Kristin Schwab
May 3, 2021
Apple takes a 15% to 30% cut of app sales, in-app purchases and subscriptions. Epic says this is unfair.
To download something to your iPhone (such as the popular video game "Fortnite"), you have to go through its App Store.
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Is competitive cheerleading a monopoly?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jan 31, 2020
From uniforms to competitions, Varsity Brands dominates the industry. "It's like John D. Rockefeller, but with more glitter," a writer says.
Netflix's new hit docuseries "Cheer."
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The latest edition of Monopoly has a digital banker. Is it as educational?

by Erika Beras
Jul 1, 2019
No more shenanigans with that pastel-colored currency.
In this photo illustration, Monopoly board game pieces are displayed on February 6, 2013 in Fairfax, California.
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Monopsony: When there's only one employer in town

by Janet Nguyen
Oct 2, 2018
Economists have raised concerns that big retail companies like Amazon are suppressing wages.
Some of McDonald's former franchise rules could be considered a form of "monopsony power."
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Why it's hard to tell good monopolies from bad

by Stan Alcorn and Molly Wood
Apr 15, 2015
The European Union has brought an antitrust case against Google.
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Say 'meow' to the newest Monopoly piece

by Michelle Philippe
Feb 5, 2014
The Marketplace Datebook for February 6, 2014.
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