July 16, 2019
Q2 Results: Goldman Makes ‘Very Substantial’ Investments In Digital Platforms,...
With “very substantial” investments to create digital platforms as well as new businesses, and its equity market-making business delivering its second-highest quarter in four years, Goldman Sachs posted second-quarter results...
July 16, 2019
US: Tech Giants faced lawmakers at 3 hearings
The nation’s biggest tech companies—Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple—faced House Judiciary hearings on how their market power affects competition. In three hearings, which were focused on Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans, alleged...
July 16, 2019
The Record of Weak US Merger Enforcement in Big Tech
By Diana L. Moss (American Antitrust Institute) The term “Big Tech” is often used to describe the five largest multinational online service or computer hardware and software companies: Amazon, Apple,...
July 16, 2019
EU Antitrust Chief Set To Investigate Amazon’s Practices
Amazon will face a major investigation by EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager in the next few days, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
July 16, 2019
Deep Dive: ID Verification In The Sharing And Gig Economies
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July 16, 2019
Why Streaming Services Dominate Subscription Commerce
The streaming market is an increasingly competitive space. AT&T’s WarnerMedia is planning to launch HBO Max, while Disney+ and Apple TV will also start giving Netflix a run for its...
July 16, 2019
Content Expected To Be Key To Netflix Q2 Earnings
Netflix is once again expected to beat earnings estimates this quarter, despite the rise of streaming competitors and the upcoming loss of popular TV shows “The Office” and “Friends.” Get...
July 15, 2019
Critics Say Apple Is Pro-Privacy In Word, Not Deed
Apple CEO Tim Cook has long supported privacy-related laws regarding user information, but according to a report by The Washington Post, the company rarely does anything to move the issue...
July 15, 2019
Barneys Looks Into Bankruptcy Amid Rent Increase
With a liquidity crunch brought on by a rise in rent at its flagship in New York City, Barneys New York is reportedly preparing for a bankruptcy filing. The luxury...
