October 02, 2023
Microsoft CEO Challenges Google’s Default Dominance in Antitrust Trial
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has dismissed Google’s argument that it is easy to change defaults on computers and smartphones as “bogus” during his testimony in a landmark antitrust trial against...
October 02, 2023
Kellogg’s Cereal Business Split Becomes Official
Kellanova — the company once known as Kellogg — said the spin-off of its cereal business is official. The company announced Monday (Oct. 2) that it had completed the separation, with...
October 02, 2023
Bankman-Fried’s Friends May Be Key to Criminal Trial
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has precluded the testimony of all of accused crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried’s seven witnesses in his imminent trial, the prosecution team is readying...
October 02, 2023
Car Sales Climb as Drivers Finally Retire Older Vehicles
American consumers may not want new cars, but they apparently need them. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (Oct. 2), car buyers are visiting dealerships “out of sheer necessity,” replacing vehicles that are...
October 02, 2023
Small Business Bankruptcies Jump as Capital Grows Scarce
Rising interest rates have reportedly helped fuel a spike in small business bankruptcies. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Oct. 1), the jump is being driven by filings...
October 01, 2023
VCs Tell Startups to Pump Brakes on IPO Plans
Venture capitalists (VCs) are reportedly telling startups to put plans to go public on hold. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Oct. 1), that sentiment has become popular following...
September 29, 2023
High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for...
Credit card installment plans for common purchases are gaining popularity among consumers, who are drawn to the flexibility they offer in managing their spending and credit. As detailed in “Installment...
September 29, 2023
Sage and Swoop Partner to Help Small Businesses Access Funding
Sage, a provider of accounting and financial technology, has partnered with Swoop, a FinTech company specializing in funding solutions, to provide business funding and cost-savings solutions. The partnership aims to provide...
September 29, 2023
The FTC’s Landmark Case Against Amazon Tackles the Central Issue...
By: Tom Smith (The Platform Law Blog) Following the appointment of Lina Khan, a prominent Amazon critic, as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), anticipation grew for a...