Antitrust

Latest Stories

Paramount Seeks Quick Antitrust Review of Warner Bros. Bid

Paramount Skydance Corp. is pressing to wrap up a Justice Department antitrust review of its tender offer for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. shares in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.

By Josh Sisco and Lucas Shaw

Cadwalader Trial Leaders Resign After Hogan Conflicts Review

Cadwalader litigation practice leaders Nicholas Gravante and Phil Iovieno resigned on Friday due to conflicts of interest with clients of the firm’s partner in a planned merger, Hogan Lovells.

Trump Boosts Argentina Beef Imports in Affordability Push

President Donald Trump signed a directive on Friday further increasing the amount of beef imported into the US from Argentina, his latest move to address Americans’ concerns about affordability.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Exceeds 50,000 for First Time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above the 50,000 level for the first time, as investors bid up the blue-chip gauge amid optimism over the US economy and corporate earnings.

US Probes Netflix Tactics in Review of Warner Deal, WSJ Says

The US Justice Department is investigating Netflix Inc.’s tactics as it looks into the streaming company’s agreement to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s studios and HBO Max streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Stellantis Rout Nears €70 Billion After Surprise Writedowns

Fourteen months after Stellantis NV parted ways with a chief executive officer who surprisedinvestors with wayward results, his successor has pulled a similar move.

Trump Team’s Bitcoin Reserve Strategy Takes a Market Beating

The government didn’t pay for it — and it’s not planning to sell.

MultiPlan, UnitedHealth Beat Appeal Over Reimbursement Rates

Data analytics firm MultiPlan Inc. and a UnitedHealth Group Inc. affiliate defeated a Second Circuit appeal in a case alleging they illegally lowered reimbursement rates to out-of-network providers.

Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled Chatbots in Cars

Apple Inc. is preparing to allow voice-controlled artificial intelligence apps from other companies in CarPlay, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that will let users query AI chatbots through its vehicle interface for the first time.

White House Explores Opening Antitrust Probe on Homebuilders

Trump administration officials are exploring opening an antitrust investigation into US homebuilders as the White House sharpens its focus on tackling the country’s housing affordability crisis.