Tim Wu disputes idea that merger of smaller oligopolists promotes competition
2023-09-23. not acquiring some cloud computing game assets
day after PGA-PIF deal announced
Biden proposal - some like, others criticize lack of attack on root causes
scale via merger as way to deal with capped payments per diagnosis
strings attached to protect streaming and catv alternatives
recent mergers may consolidate 5 national insurers to 3
$48.5 bn. Becomes largest TV provider. some conditions on broadband provision, incl poor. Kimmelman and Capps disagree.
Sorkin: potential benefits of consolidation unlike many markets
after Comcast deal fell through. may help create a second big content buyer
DOJ opposition likely over resulting market power incl over internet
dealings regarding Hulu questioned by Franken
vs online: Amazon, Walmart, etc
deal to be acquired by rival medical device maker Zimmer Holdings - US DOJ may pull back on prosecution to avoid damaging deal