Will The U.S. Break Up Google?
In August 2024, a federal judge determined that the online search giant Google is a monopolist that wields its power to stifle competition. The court opinion builds on years of investigation into one of the most valuable companies in the U.S. stock market. Some observers believe the raft of antitrust lawsuits could lead to a structural break-up of Google, which could potentially unlock value for investors. Chapters: 00:00-00:50 Cold Open 00:51-05:47 Chapter 1: The cases against Google 05:47-09:41 Chapter 2: Restoring competition 09:41-13:07 Chapter 3: The investment outlook Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Animation: Christina Locopo Additional Footage: Getty Images Additional Sources: Brookings Institution, Congressional Research Service, Cornell Law School, Epic Games, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. District Courts, Securities and Exchange Commission, Smart Asset, Statcounter, Temple University » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to be a successful, confident communicator? Take CNBC’s online course Become an Effective Communicator: Master Public Speaking. We’ll teach you how to speak clearly and confidently, calm your nerves, what to say and not say, and body language techniques to make a great first impression. Get started today: https://cnb.cx/4aryNgM Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC #google #antitrust Will The U.S. Break Up Google?
