Swedish court says Google is to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

A Swedish court ordered Google to pay between $1.5 billion and $1.97 billion to Klarna's PriceRunner unit due to an antitrust dispute. Following this verdict, Klarna shares increased by 6%. The ruling emphasizes the rising financial risks that tech giants face from antitrust actions, which could potentially encourage more private lawsuits. This decision marks a significant legal victory for Klarna against Google, highlighting the legal vulnerabilities of major technology firms in the current regulatory environment.