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Google, Fitbit deal could hamper competitors - Australian regulator

Australia's shopper watchdog mentioned on Thursday it had issues that Alphabet Inc-owned Google's deliberate $2.1 billion (£1.6 billion) acquisition of health tracker firm Fitbit could hinder competitors in digital promoting and well being markets.
Australia's consumer watchdog said on Thursday it had concerns that Alphabet Inc-owned Google's planned $2.1 billion (£1.6 billion) acquisition of fitness tracker company Fitbit may hinder competition in digital advertising and health markets.

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