US Department of Justice Seeks Breakup of Google’s Core Advertising Business

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is confronting one of the most significant legal challenges in its corporate history. The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing the forced divestiture of the tech giant’s multi-billion dollar advertising technology division—a direct assault on the fundamental architecture of its business model. The outcome will determine whether the company can repel this aggressive regulatory offensive or if its long-standing digital dominance is nearing its conclusion.

Despite mounting regulatory pressure, Alphabet’s operational performance remains robust. The company’s most recent quarterly results, released in July, significantly exceeded analyst projections. Revenue reached $96.43 billion, with earnings per share coming in at $2.31. Furthermore, the recent announcement of a dividend payment of $0.21 per share... Read more...