South Korean airlines dominate the South Korea-Japan air travel market, controlling 92% of the 1.3 million December 2024 seats. The Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger will further consolidate this dominance, leaving Japanese carriers with limited capacity. Competition is mainly confined to a few key routes, but the overall trend shows growing centralization of capacity in South Korean hands.
NVIDIA, a leading player in the AI chip market, is facing an antitrust investigation for potentially hindering competition. The investigation, led by US regulators, focuses on whether NVIDIA’s practices create barriers for customers switching to other suppliers. The company’s stock price took a hit following reports of the investigation, but its overall value remains strong.
Bitcoin’s dominance within the cryptocurrency market has reached a significant 56%, marking a substantial increase from 38% in November 2022. This shift is driven by capital flowing towards Bitcoin as a perceived safe haven amidst market uncertainties, while other digital assets like Ethereum and altcoins experience declining dominance. Despite recent price fluctuations, long-term Bitcoin holders remain confident, while short-term holders have been impacted by market downturns.
In her book “The Everything War,” Dana Mattioli chronicles Amazon’s relentless pursuit of market dominance, alleging misuse of power and unethical behavior. She highlights the case of Diapers.com, which was forced to sell itself to Amazon after the e-commerce giant aggressively slashed prices. The book culmiates with the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, accusing it of operating an illegal monopoly. However, Mattioli’s account is criticized for lacking a “gotcha” moment and relying on hyperbolic language. Despite its flaws, the book raises important questions about antitrust laws and the need to reign in the power of corporate giants like Amazon.
