Squawk on the Street SOTS 2nd Hour: Earnings Blitz Breakdown, “Security Blanket” Software, Plus: FTC Chairman Talks Regulation 04/24/25
Apr 24, 2025
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FTC's Balanced Antitrust Approach
- FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson balances vigorous antitrust enforcement with a pro-business clarity approach.
- He supports deal flow but will act against monopolies that harm competition and innovation.
Meta Case Targets Market Power
- The Meta antitrust case targets acquisitions that suppressed competition rather than promoted it.
- Meta's market power remains significant and poses risks to innovation and consumer choice.
Domestic Competition Beats China
- Protecting domestic competition is key to beating China in the tech race.
- Innovation thrives through competition, not by letting monopolies dominate the U.S. market.