The House Judiciary Committee has announced that it will investigate if major tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Amazon are using their power to stifle the competition, with the bipartisan investigation deciding whether Congress needs to pass stricter antitrust laws. Get the Full Story Complete...
The Italian Competition Authority (ICA) has launched an investigation into five separate Amazon outfits to determine whether the company is taking advantage of its position as the foremost logistical and eCommerce service, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is gearing up to hold talks with state attorneys general about Facebook and Google’s position in the technology space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
And, now, a bit of disharmony in the music streaming business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...
William Barr, the nominee for attorney general, said that government regulators might need to take a deeper look at tech “behemoths” like Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Amazon, the country’s largest eCommerce player, has seen retailers in Austria file a complaint with their country’s competition authority over the company’s roles as both a retailer and a marketplace. Amazon’s business model is structured so that it sells products directly to consumers and enables third-party...
Mastercard incurred a $650 million fourth-quarter charge related to a large fine over a 2015 EU antitrust investigation, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Dec. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Walmart’s Flipkart, and Amazon, have not broken competitive rules in India through their respective efforts to promote certain brands or select certain merchants to sell across their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
In antitrust we trust – or at least a “look into” antitrust? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...
