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Watchdog says company restricted app store competition.

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.2%, and the actively t

A Swedish court on Wednesday ruled that Google-parent Alphabet abused its internet search-related market power in comparison shopping services versus Klarna Group's Pricerunner unit. Google was ordered to pay Klarna nearly $2 billion in damages. Klarna stock popped on the news.

Investing.com -- Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) shares jumped 6% on Wednesday following a massive legal victory over Alphabet’s tech monopoly. A Swedish court ruled in favor of Klarna’s subsidiary, PriceRunner, awarding the company a staggering $1.97 billion in antitrust damages. The high-stakes judgment caps off a fierce battle over online shopping dominance, with the court finding that Google illegally choked out competition by manipulating search results to favor its own comparison-shopping service

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STOCKHOLM, July 1 (Reuters) - A Swedish court said on Wednesday Alphabet's Google is to pay the equivalent of around 14.3 billion Swedish crowns  ($1.5 billion) in antitrust damages to Klarna's price

Alphabet's (GOOGL, GOOG) Google is facing a South Korean investigation for allegedly abusing its dom

(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc. has had a remarkable 12 months by just about any measure you can imagine.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Left Mirae With No Shares on MisunderstandingSupreme Court Backs Birthright Citizenship in Blow to TrumpTrump Reports at Least $1.4 Billion in 2025 Crypto EarningsWhatsApp Opens Username Reservations to 3 Billion UsersYen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled JapanThe stock price has more than doubled, raising its market capitalization by more t

SEOUL, July 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace to hinder competition and will

Investing.com -- Mizuho Securities Asia raised its forecast for TSMC's monthly CoWoS packaging capacity to 140,000 units by 2026 and 190,000–200,000 units by 2027, up from prior estimates of 120,000 and 170,000–180,000 respectively, as a sharply upgraded outlook for AI-driven server CPU demand forces a broad revision to the firm's semiconductor supply model.

Market Domination Host Josh Lipton tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares getting a lift after Wells Fargo analysts boosted their price target on the chipmaker's stock, while Circle Internet Group (CRCL) plummets on reported stablecoin competition from other firms.

FactSet and Google say they will co-develop finance agents and weave "agentic experiences across the investment and dealmaking life cycles."

A consortium backed by companies including BlackRock, Google and Coinbase said Tuesday that it is launching a stablecoin. Called Open USD, the new dollar-backed stablecoin is slated to be offered later this year on the Coinbase-affiliated blockchain Base, as well as on Solana and other networks.

Ives said he expects the Magnificent Seven stocks to significantly outperform in the second half of the year.

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at ‌investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on Tuesday. Speaking at the Reuters Momentum ‌AI London event, Chavez criticised the current U.S. approach of regulating each new AI model's ​release individually, citing a lack of transparency on how decisions are made and who is making them. The outspoken remarks from a technology and financial industry veteran, who is also a member of the board of Google owner Alphabet ‌Inc, echoed growing concerns ⁠about how the lack of a level playing field in AI regulation could increase risks.

Investing.com -- The "Magnificent 7" group of technology companies lost approximately $2.3 trillion in market value this month as investors increased scrutiny of large infrastructure spending by these firms.

(Bloomberg) -- Chip stocks are heading for their best quarter ever, extending an extraordinary start to the year driven by insatiable demand for artificial intelligence equipment. But after recent jitters sent the stocks tumbling, investors are wondering how much further the rally can go. Most Read from BloombergYen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled JapanTrump’s U-Turn on Iran Sanctions Would Unravel Decades of CurbsWhatsApp Opens Username Reservations to 3 Billion UsersUS St

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment around SPY was ‘bearish’, while QQQ sentiment remained ‘bullish.’

Alphabet stock's nearly 5% gain yesterday helped push the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher on the Google parent's first day in the index. It was the best first-day for a new stock in the blue-chip average since Dow Inc.

Britain's competition regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing app developers to steer ‌users to alternative payment options outside Apple ‌and Google's app stores to cut fees and boost competition. The ​Competition and Markets Authority said the proposals would remove restrictions that currently prevent UK developers from directing users to off-platform payment options, which are banned ‌by Apple and ⁠restricted by Google.

After months of waiting, the Supreme Court finally issued a ruling on Monday that rejected Trump’s bid to fire a sitting member of the Federal Reserve. The decision, which was widely expected, didn’t move markets much. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 2.1%.

(Bloomberg) -- The House on Monday passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards.Most Read from BloombergTrump’s U-Turn on Iran Sanctions Would Unravel Decades of CurbsUS Stocks Get Tech Boost After AI-Fueled Selloff: Markets WrapCook Stays at Fed But Trump Wins Power Over Other AgenciesSupreme Court Le

The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 52000 for the first time on Monday, highlighting investors’ increasing demand for stocks at the heart of the American economy. One major contributor was Alphabet which rose 4.8% to lead gains on the Google-parent’s first day as one of the blue-chip index’s 30 components.

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving ‌partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing ‌giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle collaboration ​in the city. Under the partnership struck in 2023, Uber had integrated Waymo's autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing and food delivery platforms. A Waymo spokesperson ‌said that ⁠vehicles used for the pilot program have already been integrated back into its ⁠own Phoenix fleet, where they remain available through its app.

Today, June 29, 2026, index fund rebalancing and new joint venture put fresh pressure on Verizon shares.

U.S. telecom and media giants are moving in opposite directions in midday trading. Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock is up 7% to $24.76, while AT&T (NYSE:T) stock is down 5% to $21.52, and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) stock is down 7% to $43.29. The split reflects three distinct catalysts hitting the sector at once. Comcast is rallying on a ... Telecom Turmoil: Comcast Rises 7% on Media Spinoff, AT&T Falls 5% on CFO Exit and Starlink Threat, Verizon Sinks 7% on Dow Exit

Comcast's NBCUniversal said on Monday that its ‌streaming service Peacock's Premium Plus ‌tier is now available for subscription through ​YouTube Primetime Channels, expanding access to its content library. Here are some details: • The move allows subscribers to ‌view a ⁠wide range of Peacock offerings directly within the YouTube ⁠platform, including live sports, popular NBC and Bravo series, original programming ​and Universal ​films. It ​follows a broader ‌agreement between NBCUniversal and Google that was announced in late 2025.

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones ‌Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among its ‌most influential members. • Its shares rose 3.7% to $350.24, offering one of the biggest boosts ​to the 30-member Dow. • The company replaced Verizon on the index, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in an announcement on June 23.

Wall Street bankers are predicting a busy second half after SpaceX's $86 billion listing and Alphabet's $85 billion share sale pushed issuance past the 2021 peak

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Wall Street bankers predict a robust pipeline of IPOs and other equity offerings through the remainder of 2026.