Is Silicon Valley in Another Bubble . . . and What Could Burst It?
With the tech industry awash in cash and 100 “unicorn” start-ups now valued at $1 billion or more, Silicon Valley can’t escape the question. Nick Bilton reports.
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Google Antitrust Inquiries Spread Over Globe, With India the Latest Problem
Google is quickly becoming the company government regulators around the world love to investigate. The Silicon Valley giant’s latest problems come from India... By Conor Dougherty and Mark Scott. -
Is Amazon Creating a Cultural Monopoly?
A group of writers has put forth what antitrust experts describe as a highly unorthodox argument: that, even though Amazon’s activities tend to reduce book prices, which is considered good for consumers, they ultimately hurt consumers. By Vauhini Vara. (August 23) -
Uber drivers’ class-action lawsuit endangers much more than Uber
Uber Technologies Inc. was dealt a big setback in a San Francisco court Tuesday, and the ramifications may be felt across the United States by companies leveraging an on-demand workforce. But don’t expect the ride-hailing service to give in easily... By Therese Poletti. -
Stocks Dive as Worries About Asia Reverberate
Keep the seatbelts on. Stock markets around the world tumbled Tuesday, dashing hopes that financial markets would calm down after two weeks of turbulence... By Peter Eavis and David Jolly.
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