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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Meet the $235,000 bull that dazzled buyers with his good looks

A South Australian Angus bull named Granite Ridge Velocity V42 has set a record price of $235,000 at auction, highlighting strong competition among cattle breeders for high-quality genetics.

Mar 2 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say

In Australia, fierce competition among first home buyers is causing a dramatic increase in property prices at the lower end of the market, disregarding rising interest rates.

Mar 2 • 04:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thin construction and top performance, wanting to compete with iPads at a more attractive price

A report discusses an upcoming product designed to compete with iPads by offering superior performance at a more attractive price point.

Mar 1 • 09:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court considers it disproportionate for VTC vehicles to submit a price list to the public administration

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that requiring VTC vehicles to submit price lists to the government is excessive and impacts fair competition.

Feb 27 • 15:06 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Has Coles been caught with its pants ‘down down’ over its prices promotion?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Ola Electric Share Price: Ola Electric's Stock Crashes, From 157 Rupees to 25 Rupees, 57,000 Crore Rupees Loss

Ola Electric's stock has plummeted by 84%, resulting in a staggering loss of 57,000 crore rupees for investors due to declining share prices, complaints about service quality, and fierce competition.

Feb 27 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ice Cream Market Grows 35% in Five Years and Intensifies Price Competition in the Country

The Brazilian ice cream market is experiencing significant growth, expanding by 35.4% between 2020 and 2025, amid fierce price competition and allegations of anti-competitive practices.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chinese competition puts European car manufacturers against the wall

The article discusses the pressures faced by European automotive companies due to aggressive competition from Chinese manufacturers, leading to price reductions and potential market exits.

Feb 27 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Russia and Iran oil suppliers intensify price competition for buyers in China

Experts from the Norwegian analytical firm 'Rystad Energy' suggest that India's imports from Russia may decrease significantly, as Russian oil shipments increasingly shift to China, intensifying competition with Iranian suppliers.

Feb 26 • 02:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Russia heading towards oil war with its important ally

Russia and Iran are entering into a tightening price competition in China's oil market, driven by reduced Indian imports and an influx of redirected oil shipments.

Feb 25 • 20:44 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ardo Hansson: the slow journey of price decreases to store shelves

Ardo Hansson discusses the disparity between the falling global prices of food commodities and their sluggish reflection on local supermarket price tags in Estonia.

Feb 16 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.

Feb 16 • 02:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Postimees Shopping Cart: The Longtime Leader of the Cheapest Shopping Cart Has Been Overthrown

A recent price comparison by Postimees reveals significant shifts in the ranking of retail stores due to competition among grocery chains.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Driving schools in Quito receive a fine of over $2.2 million for manipulating prices

Driving schools in Quito have been fined over $2.2 million for colluding to fix prices, according to the Superintendence of Economic Competition (SCE).

Feb 9 • 21:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mandom's MBO Price Increase and Purchase Recommendation Progresses Toward Completion

Mandom's management buyout (MBO) progresses as CVC Capital Partners raises the purchase price for its tender offer, recommended by Mandom's board, amid competition from KKR's proposal.

Feb 9 • 07:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The First Year of Drug Reform: 90% of Prescription Drugs Have Become Cheaper, Non-Prescription Prices Continue to Rise

Latvia's drug pricing reform has led to a significant decrease in prescription drug prices, while non-prescription drugs are seeing continued price increases.

Feb 8 • 18:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Proximity and Price, the New Retail Battle

Mexican consumers are shifting their shopping habits, focusing on basic products, seeking promotions, and reducing supermarket visits, which is driving a move towards proximity formats and low prices, prompting Grupo Comercial Chedraui to adjust its strategy in response to competition beyond traditional stores.

Feb 5 • 14:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Online Commerce: The Cartel Office Takes Action Against Amazon

The Federal Cartel Office in Bonn is taking action against Amazon for using price control mechanisms on third parties, aiming to eliminate the economic advantages gained from these practices.

Feb 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Wegovy and Ozempic maker forecasts sharp drop in revenue for 2026

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, expects a significant revenue decline this year due to competition, patent expirations, and price reductions influenced by Donald Trump's policies.

Feb 4 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Office: Consumers may soon experience suffering at the checkouts of Prisma and Citymarket

A government bill that would prohibit stores from favoring their private labels has drawn significant criticism, with experts warning that it could lead to higher food prices and reduced selection.

Feb 2 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Olive oil: The 'system' that inflates prices

The article discusses how price inflation in the olive oil market is influenced by international price dynamics and local practices such as stock retention and shelf manipulation, as revealed by two studies from the Competition Commission.

Jan 14 • 07:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Danger of Competitive Distortion" - Competition Authority Chief Criticizes Industrial Electricity Price

The head of the Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, criticizes the new industrial electricity price, stating it risks favoring large companies while harming smaller ones.

Jan 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Chinese companies threaten the throne of leading TV giants with their economic devices

Chinese companies like Hisense and TCL are challenging established brands such as Sony, Samsung, and LG by offering better value for price in the television market.

Jan 11 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

China has initiated an investigation into food delivery platforms to assess market competition and address issues such as excessive subsidies and price wars.

Jan 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Price-fixing on bathroom equipment. UOKiK imposed a severe penalty

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a harsh penalty on the company Oltens 1 for enforcing minimum resale prices on bathroom equipment for several months.

Jan 7 • 11:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Hajduk's gem is targeted by giants. The price could rise to 8 million euros

Inter is working on acquiring 18-year-old Hajduk defender Branimir Mlačić, with potential competition from Barcelona and other Serie A clubs.

Jan 6 • 07:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Did the Chinese score an own goal? By 2026, about fifty car brands will collapse, losses are unprecedented

The Chinese automotive industry is facing a significant wave of consolidation with dozens of car brands potentially vanishing by 2026 due to massive losses exacerbated by fierce price competition and weakening domestic demand.

Jan 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Gasoline, the only relief for wallets, maintains price over the last year

The price of gasoline in Spain has remained stable over the past year despite increased competition from low-cost stations.

Dec 31 • 03:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The price of the weight loss drug Wegovy will drop significantly in China

Novo Nordisk has announced a significant price reduction for its weight loss drug Wegovy in China, anticipating strong competition from local manufacturers as the patent for a key ingredient expires next year.

Dec 29 • 19:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Attack from the Far East: When the Last Thread Breaks

A Swabian knitting machine manufacturer, Mayer & Cie., has gone bankrupt due to the 'Fast Fashion' trend and aggressive price competition from Chinese companies.

Dec 26 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack from the Far East: When the last thread breaks

A Swabian knitting machine manufacturer, Mayer & Cie., has filed for insolvency due to the "fast fashion" trend and aggressive price competition from Chinese companies.

Dec 26 • 18:52 UTC

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