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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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And earlier this year, a jury found that Live Nation was an illegal monopoly, following years of criticism that the company stifles competition and overcharges fans, but analysts say a breakup is unlikely.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Financial exchanges are another overlooked theme, as Citrini sees “CME’s monopoly coming to an end” due to a landmark shift in March 2026 when S&P Dow Jones Indices licensed a 24/7 equity-index perpetual.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Over a 12-year tenure marked by aggressive cost-cutting, operational fixes in Malaysia and crucial debt restructurings, she broke through China’s market monopoly and transformed the firm into a vital Western rare-earths powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s oil monopoly recorded the largest annual corporate profit ever—$161 billion in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

"Well, Ras the Exhorter has had a monopoly in Harlem. But now that we are larger we might give it a try. What the committee wants is results!"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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