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California Unseals Evidence Supporting Price-Fixing Allegations Against Amazon

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a preliminary injunction against Amazon over alleged illegal price-fixing, with the office citing evidence that Amazon pressured vendors to raise prices on competing platforms. The filing raises meaningful legal and regulatory risk for Amazon and could affect pricing practices across its retail ecosystem. The case adds to antitrust scrutiny and may create headline-driven pressure on the stock.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a preliminary injunction against Amazon over alleged illegal price-fixing, with the office citing evidence that Amazon pressured vendors to raise prices on competing platforms. The filing raises meaningful legal and regulatory risk for Amazon and could affect pricing practices across its retail ecosystem. The case adds to antitrust scrutiny and may create headline-driven pressure on the stock.

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