Motley Fool Money Google Faces a Potential Breakup
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Apr 22, 2025 
Join Jason Moser, an investment analyst at The Motley Fool, as he unpacks the potential breakup of Google and its implications for tech giants like Apple. He shares insights on GM's ambitious electric vehicle strategy amid political challenges and discusses Bill Ackman's significant investment in Hertz. Meanwhile, Robert Brokamp tackles listener questions about tariffs, retirement savings, and the nuances of 401(k) plans, offering valuable advice for navigating personal finance in today's economy.
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Google's Antitrust Challenge
- Google's potential forced sale of Chrome would be a major market disruption, but seems unlikely to happen.
- Terminating default search agreements and sharing data could foster some competition, though habits may keep users loyal to Google.
Big Tech Under Microscope
- Big tech companies like Google and Meta are increasingly under regulatory scrutiny.
- This trend indicates likely more antitrust cases will target other dominant companies in the near future.
Apple's $20 Billion Dependency
- Google's $20 billion payment to Apple is a significant free-margin income source for Apple.
- Its removal could slow Apple's growth and concern investors due to lost high-margin revenue.