US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact

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US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact
The US Federal Trade Commission is considering seeking a preliminary injunction against Facebook Inc over concerns that how its apps interact could violate antitrust law, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Facebook shares closed 2.7 percent ...

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