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Jonathan Kanter fears hollowing out of American economy amid private equity acquisition spree
Spreads have widened often beyond 10% but only if traders can predict which combinations will not offend regulators
FTC sued to block $4.4bn takeover of Aerojet Rocketdyne claiming it would harm competition
Warning from DoJ’s Jonathan Kanter comes amid push to stop companies exploiting market dominance
Microsoft’s Activision tie-up comes as merger rules are under review
$75bn takeover agreed for gaming company seen as ‘ideal opportunity’ for agencies to flex muscle
Regulators need to be guided by fairness and proportionality in conducting their review
Regulators seek public input on guidelines after Joe Biden rails against anti-competitive practices
US judge says agency can proceed with revised lawsuit seeking to break up Big Tech platform
Suzanne Clark takes aim at FTC in first annual address as head of Chamber of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission case presents the latest hurdle to multibillion-dollar chip mega-deal
Amazon, Walmart and Kraft Heinz among those targeted by FTC investigation into causes of shortages and high prices
‘Pac-Man’ buying spree comes as US regulators look to clamp down on anti-competitive acquisitions
And more on ageing and inflation
Federal Trade Commission refiles suit accusing social network of anti-competitive tactics aimed at neutralising rivals
And this probably makes sense
Plus, a US fantasy sports platform expands its roster and private equity claims the moral high ground
New FTC chair is challenging a consensus on consumer-first competition policy that goes back to Reagan era
FTC rebuke follows block on NYU academics studying political advertising targeting practices
Republican commissioners criticise Democratic initiatives targeting corporate power
Petition seeking the recusal of Big Tech critic Lina Khan follows similar request from Amazon
The FTC chair’s position is crucial to understanding the rise of large tech platforms
Group says Big Tech critic appointed to lead antitrust regulator has ‘already made up her mind’
Judge’s ruling highlights obstacles facing Lina Khan at the FTC
Ruling is significant setback to government’s efforts to rein in tech group
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