Alphabet stock faced regulatory challenges after antitrust case loss, threatening search dominance

From Nasdaq: 2024-09-03 19:19:05

Google parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) faced more regulatory challenges from analysts at Morgan Stanley, following its recent antitrust case loss. Potential outcomes include mandated removal of exclusivity clauses and auction pricing restrictions, posing a threat to Google’s search dominance.

The best-case scenario would require Google to implement choice screens for search engines, with data showing its continued market share dominance. However, more severe outcomes could lead to hungry competitors out-bidding Google for search default placements, endangering its current dominance.

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