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Amazon cops major penalty by Italian regulators
Major online retailer, Amazon has been fined $1.2 billion by regulators in Italy
Regulators in Italy say that Amazon has abused its market dominance by the way it promotes its own distribution service, Fulfilment by Amazon.
It’s the second time that regulators have taken on Amazon in a month – and they say that companies using Amazon as a selling platform are forced to use the FBA service in order to access key benefits such as selling products with prime delivery where no extra costs would be passed on to customers.
Amazon says that it “strongly disagreed” with the decision, and would appeal
Italian regulators ruled that Amazon put third-party sellers at a disadvantage by requiring use of its own service to access key benefits and events.
“Amazon has thus prevented third-party sellers from associating the Prime label with offers not managed with FBA,”
it said.
The regulator insisted that access to such functions is “crucial” for sellers to achieve success on the Amazon Marketplace.
Regulators also said it would impose corrective steps which will be subject to review by a monitoring trustee.
Amazon said in a statement that the fine was “unjustified and disproportionate”.
“We strongly disagree with the decision of the Italian Competition Authority and we will appeal,” said the company.
“Small and medium-sized businesses have multiple channels to sell their products both online and offline: Amazon is just one of those options.
The regulatory action is the second fine against the eCommerce giant in a matter of weeks after both the platform and tech giant Apple were fined $228 million for restricting Beats headphone sales, by limiting them to select retailers.
Amazon and Apple have confirmed that they plan to appeal against the fines.
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Stocks rally ahead of Thanksgiving as markets log four days of gains
Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.
Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.
Markets are moving into the Thanksgiving break with strong momentum, as stocks notch four straight days of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 388 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.9%, pushing both indexes toward their best week since June.
Oracle led major movers, rising more than 4% after Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its bullish outlook on the tech giant. Broad investor optimism continues building across sectors as economic data softens and earnings remain resilient.
All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve and what potential shifts in interest-rate policy may mean for the markets. U.S. markets will close Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen Friday for a shortened trading session.
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Dow surges 500 points amid rate cut optimism
Dow jumps 569 points on fresh hopes for December rate cut and AI market optimism
Dow jumps 569 points on fresh hopes for December rate cut and AI market optimism
– Dow Jones rose 569 points, reflecting optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
– Alphabet’s stock increased as Meta may invest in AI chips, but Nvidia’s declined amid market concerns.
Markets anticipate an 85% chance of a quarter-point rate cut in December, driven by comments from New York Fed President John Williams, who indicated the possibility of lower rates soon. Investor sentiment strengthened following reports that Kevin Hassett may be appointed as the next Fed chair, potentially resulting in a more lenient monetary policy.
Tech Sector
Alphabet saw its stock rise by over 1% after reports indicated that Meta Platforms might invest in its AI chips. This could signal increased demand for AI technology, benefiting the sector overall. However, Nvidia’s stock fell more than 3%, suggesting concerns about its dominance in the AI chip market.
Investors are also wary of the valuation of tech stocks. Despite recent gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain down over 1% and 3%, respectively, for November, while the Dow has lost more than 1% this month. The broader market’s performance indicates ongoing scrutiny regarding tech valuations amid changing economic expectations.
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Gold prices surge as Central Banks buy big, but risks grow ahead
Gold prices surge as central banks increase demand; risks include a stronger dollar and rising interest rates.
Gold prices surge as central banks increase demand; risks include a stronger dollar and rising interest rates.
Gold prices are climbing fast as central banks ramp up buying, pushing demand to its highest levels in years. The metal’s reputation as a safe haven is strengthening, especially amid rising geopolitical tensions and global financial uncertainty.
But experts warn the shine could fade. A stronger US dollar and the possibility of rising interest rates may weigh on momentum, making investors question how long the rally can last.
Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax breaks down the drivers behind gold’s surge—from ETF inflows to physical bar demand—and what could send the price sharply higher… or lower.
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