monopoly
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The hosts discuss what led to the federal jury ruling that the concert behemoth was acting as a monopoly.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Live Nation denied it was an illegal monopoly, saying that the states’ case exaggerated its market power and that artists determine ticket prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Shares of Live Nation sank on Wednesday after a jury found that the Ticketmaster parent had acted as an illegal monopoly over the ticketing industry, according to reports.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“It requires the government to face down the monopoly that is State Grid, which controls more than 90% of the country’s electricity transmission and distribution.”
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Elizabeth even granted them a monopoly on the printing of sheet music, such was the favour she showed towards them.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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