Google dodges forced selloff of Chrome browser in landmark antitrust case — sparking furor at slap on wrist
1. Google avoided major antitrust penalties from a federal judge's ruling. 2. Judge rejected DOJ's request for Google to divest key assets. 3. Ruling allows Google to continue paying for default search placements. 4. Google's stock surged over 6% post-ruling; market reaction was positive. 5. Critics labeled the decision as lenient, sparking calls for an appeal.