Tim Sweeney's Credibility Trumps Sundar Pichai's, According To Juror In Google-Epic Games Trial
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
In the Google-Epic Games trial, a juror found Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney more credible than Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The juror's view was influenced by Google's intentional deletion of chats to suppress evidence, an action that reached the top levels of the company, including Pichai. This behavior was criticized by Federal judge James Donato, who promised to investigate further. Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Google could impact the Play Store's business model, especially with increasing global scrutiny on app store commissions.
December 13, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Apple, while not directly implicated in this trial, could face similar scrutiny and pressure on its App Store model due to the outcome of the Google-Epic Games trial.
Although the trial's outcome directly affects Google, it sets a precedent that could lead to increased regulatory attention on Apple's App Store practices, potentially impacting Apple's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Google's credibility took a hit in the Epic Games trial due to evidence suppression, which could affect investor confidence and regulatory scrutiny.
The juror's perception of Google's CEO as less credible, combined with the judge's strong criticism, may lead to negative sentiment among investors and could invite further regulatory scrutiny, potentially affecting Google's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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Alphabet's credibility and Play Store business model are under threat due to the Epic Games trial outcome, which may lead to negative investor sentiment.
The negative perception of Alphabet's leadership and the potential for changes to the Play Store's commission structure due to legal and regulatory pressure could adversely affect Alphabet's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90