Movers & Shakers: July 24, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
DOJ launches antitrust review into dominance of 'market-leading online platforms'
The Department of Justice is taking aim at “market-leading online platforms,” announcing Tuesday that they’ll be taking a look into how their dominance was attained and whether their behavior has “reduced competition, stifled innovation, or otherwise harmed customers.”
Google agrees to $13M settlement for Street View data privacy lawsuit: Reports
Several people sued Google after the company acknowledged that “Street View’ vehicles had gathered personal data from WiFi networks that lacked password protection.
Google, Intel, Micron CEOs meet with Trump on Huawei and US economy
The world's biggest tech leaders had a "constructive discussion on a range of economic issues" according to the White House.
Stocks trade in tight range ahead of week full of earnings
Boeing, Facebook and Tesla are among the firms poised to release financial results through June.
Movers & Shakers: July 22, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
In defense of big tech
Successful innovation is disruptive – and the U.S. is the global frontrunner of innovation.
Facebook, Google and Amazon among companies susceptible to malware from Israeli firm: report
NSO Group's Pegasus was reportedly used to penetrate Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service.
Google partners with Australian developer on massive San Francisco real estate project
Google is partnering with an Australian real estate developer to complete its plan to build housing and other developments through the San Francisco Bay Area.
Google, Facebook, Amazon employees bankrolling Elizabeth Warren's campaign, despite promise to break up big tech
In the second fundraising quarter, Warren -- a fierce consumer advocate -- pulled in about $102,000 from big tech companies.
Netflix CEO to host Pete Buttigieg fundraiser in California: report
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg will reportedly be attending a fundraiser hosted by Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings.
Facebook FTC fine should’ve been $50B, Republican lawmaker says
Lawmakers warned that it's not just Facebook that is under scrutiny.
Big tech companies need to be broken up: Steve Hilton
"The Next Revolution" host Steve Hilton says big tech companies don't have much competition.
Trump administration will ‘take a look’ at Google following Peter Thiel’s treason allegations
Thiel, who sits on Facebook’s board and co-founded PayPal, criticized Google for doing business with China and not the U.S. military.
Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple execs head to Capitol Hill for antitrust hearing
The hearing will include testimony from four sprawling tech companies, including Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple.
Movers & Shakers: July 16, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Google denies Peter Thiel's allegation of 'treasonous' links to China
Thiel, who co-founded PayPal and sits on Facebook’s board of directors, called on the FBI and CIA to investigate whether the company has been infiltrated by foreign intelligence.
Peter Thiel: Google should be investigated by CIA, FBI over 'treasonous' China links
Facebook board member Peter Thiel said Sunday the FBI and CIA should investigate whether Chinese intelligence has infiltrated Google.
Google and Amazon aren't the only companies taking heat for listening to your private conversations
These are some of the companies taking heat over privacy concerns.
Movers & Shakers: July 12, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.