15 handpicked stocks

Google Antitrust Impact (App Economy Disruption)

A U.S. court has ordered Google to open its Play Store to competitors, a landmark decision in its antitrust case with Epic Games. This ruling creates an investment opportunity in companies that offer alternative app distribution platforms and third-party payment solutions, which are poised to benefit from a more open Android ecosystem.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on September 14

Top Picks from This Group

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PYPL

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

PYPL

Current price

$66.89

Leading digital payments platform positioned to benefit from third-party payment system integration on Android.

APP

AppLovin Corp

APP

Current price

$582.00

Digital marketplace and app distribution company ready to compete directly with Google Play Store.

AFRM

Affirm Holdings Inc

AFRM

Current price

$83.08

Buy-now-pay-later payment solution that can now integrate more freely into Android app ecosystem.

12 Month Growth Potential

Use the growth calculator to see how much investing in these assets could return over one year, based on aggregated analyst sentiment provided by Refinitive Ltd.

If you invested across these assets:

In 12 months it might be worth:

$1,000.00

+49.44%

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

A landmark U.S. court ruling has ordered Google to open its Play Store to competitors, breaking down the 'walled garden' model that has dominated mobile app distribution. This creates a rare opportunity to invest in companies that have been waiting for this exact moment - alternative app stores and payment processors that can now compete directly in the Android ecosystem.

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What You Need to Know

This is an event-driven investment opportunity based on regulatory change rather than market speculation. The court mandate is already in effect, meaning these companies can immediately begin competing for market share that was previously locked away. This represents a tactical play on a structural shift in one of the world's largest digital marketplaces.

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Why These Stocks

Each company in this group operates alternative app distribution platforms or third-party payment solutions that were historically restricted on major mobile platforms. Our analysts selected these stocks because they're positioned to directly benefit from the newly mandated openness, with established technologies ready to capture market share from Google's ecosystem.

Group Performance Snapshot

49.44%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 49.44% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

13 of 15 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Court-Mandated Opportunity

This isn't speculation - it's a legal requirement. Google must now allow competitors into its ecosystem, creating immediate opportunities for alternative platforms that have been locked out for years.

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The Walled Garden Opens

For the first time, companies can compete directly with Google Play Store and its payment systems. This breaks down barriers that have protected Google's massive commission-based revenue model.

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Billions in Market Share

Google Play Store generates billions in revenue annually through commissions. Even capturing a small percentage of this market could mean significant growth for these alternative platforms and payment processors.

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