The Department of Justice is asking Alphabet to sell Chrome.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- Why Apple could lose an “easy $20 billion” from Alphabet’s break-up.
- General Motor’s big bet on electric vehicles.
- Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square, buying a 20% stake in Hertz.
Then, (16:52) Robert Brokamp answers listener questions ab ... Show More
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