Apple, EU Settle on E-Books, Amazon Picks Up Marbles

The European Commission reportedly has decided to accept an e-book pricing settlement that includes Apple and four publishers -- Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette and Macmillan's parent company, Holtzbrinck. The ruling, which has not yet been confirmed by the EC, is a win for Amazon and its quest to sell e-books more cheaply than its competitors.

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