Equity Equity Monday: Welcome to bigtech hardware week
Oct 18, 2021
This week features a whirlwind of big tech hardware events from Apple, Samsung, and Google. Amazon faces regulatory scrutiny while China aims for cross-platform search among its tech giants. Innovation shines in the startup world with Enpal securing major funding for solar energy, and OfficeRnD investing in hybrid work solutions. Excitingly, there's a historical comparison of the current startup boom to the dot-com era, reflecting both enthusiasm and caution in this vibrant market.
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Market Overview
- Global markets present a mixed picture this week, with Asian stocks mixed and European and US stocks down.
- China's growth is slowing due to various factors, including power shortages, COVID policies, and regulatory changes.
Amazon's Anti-Competitive Practices
- Amazon faces scrutiny for allegedly using third-party seller data to inform its private-label products and boost their search rankings.
- This practice, while debated, raises regulatory concerns and may lead to a criminal investigation.
China's Content Wall Demolition
- China considers requiring tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance to allow rivals access to their content in search results.
- This move could dismantle content walls between companies, benefiting Baidu but potentially harming others.