Business Roundup: Nov 16 - United States (5 stories)
Sunday, 16 Nov 2025 Weekly Business & Finance United States
Here is your Weekly summary for Business & Finance across United States for Mon 10th November - Sun 16th November 2025
Warburg Pincus and Permira are reportedly in discussions to acquire Clearwater Analytics, a move that could reshape the investment and accounting software landscape. This acquisition highlights the growing interest in tech-driven financial solutions, underscoring the importance of software in modern investment strategies.
In legal news, JPMorgan is contesting the payment of legal fees for Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, citing extravagant expenses. This case raises questions about corporate responsibility and the financial implications of legal disputes in the tech sector.
Meanwhile, a German court has ordered Google to pay €572 million for antitrust violations in the price comparison market, marking a significant setback for the tech giant. This ruling reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny of major tech companies and their market practices, emphasizing the need for compliance in a competitive landscape.
Lastly, Pine Labs made a strong debut on the Indian stock market, raising $440 million despite a valuation adjustment. The positive reception indicates robust investor confidence in fintech companies, particularly those backed by major players like PayPal and Mastercard, as they navigate a dynamic market environment.
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Warburg, Permira Are in Talks to Buy Clearwater Analytics
Bloomberg Technology 15 Nov 2025, 12:01amWarburg Pincus and Permira are in talks to acquire investment and accounting software maker Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
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German court rules Google must pay €572M for violating antitrust rules in price comparison sector
TechCrunch 14 Nov 2025, 3:40pmA German court has found that Google has abused its dominant market position in the price comparison sector, ruling that the company must pay a total of €572 million ($665.6 million) in damages to two German price comparison companies.
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Pine Labs gets warm market welcome on $440M India IPO despite a valuation trim
TechCrunch 14 Nov 2025, 3:17pmPine Labs, backed by PayPal and Mastercard, gained 14% on its market debut.
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Google Ordered to Pay €573 Million in German Shopping Suits
Bloomberg Technology 14 Nov 2025, 9:47amAlphabet Inc.’s Google was ordered to pay €573 million ($666 million) in two antitrust-damages cases brought by German price-comparison websites following on from a European Union case against the search-engine giant.
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JPMorgan doesn’t want to pay Frank founder Charlie Javice’s legal bills
TechCrunch 15 Nov 2025, 10:01pmA lawyer representing JPMorgan said Javice’s legal team billed for expenses including luxury hotel upgrades, 24 hours of work in a single day, and cellulite butter.