Google's Play Store Class Action Suit Nears Settlement for Antitrust Claims - Will Regulatory Overhang End?
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Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, has tentatively settled a class action suit for allegedly violating antitrust norms by overcharging customers on its U.S. Play Store. The financial terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. The lawsuit was brought by over 30 U.S. states and represented 21 million consumers. Google is also facing similar lawsuits for allegedly generating enormous profit margins from its Play Store through illegal tactics to preserve monopolies in selling Android apps and in-app goods. Match Group, Inc has also brought a claim.
September 06, 2023 | 12:58 pm
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Match Group, Inc has also brought a claim against Google. The outcome of this claim could potentially impact Match Group's financials and operations.
Match Group's claim against Google is separate from the class action suit that Google has tentatively settled. The outcome of Match Group's claim could potentially impact its financials and operations, but it's too early to predict the impact on Match Group's stock.
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Google's tentative settlement of the class action suit could potentially reduce legal uncertainties, which may have a positive impact on Alphabet's stock in the short term.
The settlement of the lawsuit reduces the risk of a potentially larger financial penalty and removes a significant legal overhang. This could be viewed positively by investors, leading to a potential increase in Alphabet's stock price.
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The tentative settlement of the class action suit against Google could potentially reduce legal uncertainties, which may have a positive impact on Alphabet's stock in the short term.
The settlement of the lawsuit reduces the risk of a potentially larger financial penalty and removes a significant legal overhang. This could be viewed positively by investors, leading to a potential increase in Alphabet's stock price.
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