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Meta vs FTC: Zuckerberg defends Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday in a high-stakes antitrust trial, which could potentially end up in forcing the $1.4 trillion company to break up. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta of illegally monopolising the social …

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta as FTC antitrust suit gets underway

April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's landmark antitrust suit, alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal, got underway Monday in Washington, D.C., following a six-year Federal Trade Commission investigation. Meta chief …

Zuckerberg defends Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, Whatsapp, in first day of FTC trial

Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday defended his company's decision to purchase the popular apps Instagram and WhatsApp, during the first day of an antitrust trial. The trial centers on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) allegations …

Meta claims it has 'no monopoly' as landmark antitrust trial gets underway

Lawyers for Meta told a federal judge on Monday that the social media company founded by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is not a monopoly, countering a landmark lawsuit brought against it by the Federal Trade Commission accusing the tech giant of gobbling up …

Mark Zuckerberg defends WhatsApp, Instagram deals as FTC calls out Meta

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Federal Trade Commission antitrust trial and defended Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp against monopoly claims. He argued that Meta competes with various social media platforms and emphasised the company' …

Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand Monday as his social media company faces accusations by the Federal Trade Commission of creating an illegal "social network monopoly." ​THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2025 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A …

Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta In Landmark Trial As FTC Seeks To Decouple WhatsApp, Instagram

On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Washington, D.C., courtroom. What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta opened arguments in a trial that could lead to the forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, …

Meta faces antitrust trial, FTC alleges company built a monopoly

Meta had ‘monopoly power’ after buying rival apps, FTC says

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp helped give it “monopoly power”, the US Federal Trade Commission told a court on …

Zuckerberg testifies as FTC pushes to unwind Meta’s Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday in the Federal Trade Commission’s landmark competition trial, which seeks to break up his company for allegedly creating a social networking monopoly. His testimony followed opening arguments from the FTC …

Zuckerberg endures early grilling on day 1 of Meta monopoly trial

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson previews the start of the agency's antitrust case against Meta and details the deregulatory agenda of the Trump administration. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in federal court Monday to testify on …

Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly

Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.

Meta antitrust trial: FTC challenges Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Meta faces antitrust trial as FTC claims it illegally monopolises social media by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. In Short The FTC is suing Meta for allegedly monopolising social media and is seeking to force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp, which …

Meta resorted to 'buy-or-bury scheme' with Instagram and WhatsApp deals, former FTC Chair Lina Khan says

Former U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Monday that Facebook "panicked" when making the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp as smartphone use took off. "It saw companies like Instagram and WhatsApp experiencing …

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has taken the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial to defend his company against allegations that his company operates a social media monopoly. His testimony is part of a case first brought by the Federal Trade Commission ( …

The long-awaited antitrust trial between the FTC and Meta Platforms officially begins 

The long-awaited antitrust trial between the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, officially begins Monday in a Washington court. At the center of the trial are Meta’s controversial acquisitions of …

Investornewsbreaks Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Faces FTC Antitrust Trial Over Social Media Dominance

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) began its high-stakes antitrust battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the trial opened in federal court Monday. The FTC accuses Meta of illegally maintaining a social media monopoly …

Meta and the FTC face off in court over monopoly claims

A photograph taken during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 19, 2025, shows the logo of Meta, the US company that owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images hide …

Zuckerberg Says Meta Has More Competitors Than FTC Claims

(Bloomberg) -- Mark Zuckerberg argued in federal court that his company’s social networks aren’t just about friends, taking the stand as the first witness for the US Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial.  Allowing people to connect with friends and …

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH relies on TGW Logistics

Starting in spring 2027, TGW technology will be responsible for production supply in one of the largest and most modern dishwasher factories in the world. MARCHTRENK, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bavarian district of …

Sail Shade World Implements 30% Price Reduction in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Business has reduced its prices in the United States by 30%. This adjustment is a direct response to recently implemented tariffs on goods produced in China NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sail Shade World, an …

Dr. Donald B. Brockley Celebrates 50 Years of Smiles: Marking Half a Century of Dental Excellence in Butler, PA

Honoring five decades of clinical innovation, compassionate care, and community service by one of Butler, PA’s most trusted and respected dental professionals. BUTLER, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable …

Author Amy L. Bernstein Wins Prestigious First Place BookFest Award for Inspirational Nonfiction

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bancroft Press is proud to announce that Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration by Baltimore author Amy L. Bernstein, illustrated by Mary Grace Corpus, …

Lap of Love Now Offers In-Home, End-of-Life Veterinary Services in North Shore, MA

Lap of Love is the nation's leading provider of in-home, veterinary hospice, euthanasia, telehospice, and pet loss support services. NORTH SHORE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home …

MixPlaces Introduces Custom Chinese Zodiac Posters: An Artful Way to Honor Birth Years

MixPlaces introduces new personalized artwork inspired by the Chinese zodiac, available in a range of artistic styles from traditional to modern designs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MixPlaces, the cutting-edge …

Sovány Beverage Launches Into Bristol Farms

Premium Organic Fruit Sparkling Water Brand Strengthens Presence With Strategic Retail Expansion Across All California Locations LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovány Beverage is thrilled to announce the …

RIG M2 STREAMSTAR PRO HD USB MICROPHONE IS OUT NOW IN NORTH AMERICA

Available from today at RIGGaming.com and Amazon KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assets available here. See the video below. NACON, a leader in premium gaming accessories and parent of the RIG audio brand, …

Tress Wellness Brings Affordable, Salon-Quality Waxing to Walmart.com

Beloved for Its Easy-to-Use Waxing Kits, the TikTok Sensation Expands Its Online Footprint CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tress Wellness, the brand behind the internet’s favorite at-home waxing kit, is now …

Next Day Access Michiana: New Franchise Location

Next Day Access, a leading provider of accessibility solutions, is expanding its Indiana and Michigan outreach with the opening of Next Day Access Michiana. SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Day Access, a …

Artisan Venture Tours Encourages Teams to Try New Experiences Through Bespoke Corporate Retreats

LIVINGSTON, MT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a professional world often defined by screens and schedules, Artisan Venture Tours is inviting teams to reconnect in ways they never imagined—by stepping outside their comfort zones …

Deer Solution Expands into Wisconsin with the Launch of Deer Solution of Milwaukee Northwest

Cedarburg Native and Deer Enthusiast Todd Filter Opens Franchise to Help Homeowners Protect Their Landscaping from Deer Damage MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deer Solution, a leading provider of all-natural, …

INNOVATIVE FRENCH MANUFACTURER LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC OUTBOARD

The TEMO 1000 delivers more power & versatility to the North American market PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, today announced the …

Core Health & Fitness Launches Next Generation Star Trac & StairMaster Cardio with New Apex Display Technology

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Health & Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the release of its Next Generation 8 and 10 Series Cardio Equipment, now featuring Apex, a …

CELEBRATE EASTER SUNDAY WITH A SPECTACULAR BRUNCH BUFFET AT GRAND GALVEZ -Sunday, April 20 from 11am until 2pm

Sunday Buffet Brunch features an abundant spread of Lone Star State specials, Gulf Coast seafood, and an unmatched display of breakfast specialties GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GALVESTON, TX - Grand Galvez, …

Birdcall Hatches National Franchise Expansion Plans

Denver-based fast casual chain is flying high with its all-natural chicken offerings, unforgettable designed spaces, and exclusive in-house technology. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdcall – a beloved Denver- …

Funnelmax: Proudly Made in the USA, Now Available on Amazon

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Say goodbye to spills, messes, and frustration. The future of precision pouring has arrived—and it’s made in America. Funnelmax, the revolutionary funnel system designed for maximum …

Friendly Diamonds Redefines Luxury with Sustainable, Ethical Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Company Offers Eco-Conscious, High-Quality, Customizable Jewelry at Accessible Prices NEW YORK , PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friendly Diamonds is transforming the fine jewelry industry by offering exquisite, 100% lab- …

Christian Editing & Design Marks World Book Day by Highlighting the Role of Cover Design in Reader Engagement

Christian Editing & Design highlights the power of book covers on World Book Day, reminding authors that great design helps books reach the right readers. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world …

Financial Planning Expert Russell Hackmann: The Big Six Retirement Risks

LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Wall Street ‘blows itself up, and the shrapnel hits all of us,’ every 10 to 20 years,” says author Russell Hackmann, “No matter how much money you have, losing 30% to 50% …