FTC Investigating Facebook's Acquisition Practices as Part of Antitrust Probe

The Federal Trade Commission is examining Facebook Inc.’s acquisitions as part of its antitrust investigation into the social-media giant — to determine if they were part of a campaign to snap up potential rivals before they could become a threat, according to people familiar with the matter. The company’s acquisition practices are a central component of the FTC probe, the people said.

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