Europe plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could exclude Amazon, Microsoft and Google from such projects, according to documents seen by Reuters. The proposal is part of the European Commission's Cloud and AI Development Act, which EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen will announce on Wednesday as part of a package of measures aimed at reducing Europe's dependence on U.S. tech and promoting European businesses. The drive for sovereignty requirements in sensitive sectors such as banking, energy, healthcare and comes amid fears of surveillance by the United States and that it may get unlawful access to Europeans' data on the basis of its laws such as the Cloud Act which requires U.S.-based providers to grant authorities access to data even if it is stored abroad.
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By Foo Yun Chee and Toby Sterling BRUSSELS/AMSTERDAM, June 1 (Reuters) - Europe plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could exclude Amazon
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) sit on opposite ends of the largest rail deal in U.S. history: a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $320 per share and $85 billion in enterprise value. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) accepted the revised application on May 28, 2026, then paused the review to request more ... Union Pacific vs Norfolk Southern: Which Side of the Megamerger Should You Own?
Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Wilson is growing more constructive on economically sensitive sectors, pointing to improving earnings revisions across Consumer Discretionary, Transportation and Financials as a sign that the cyclical recovery is broadening.
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By Medha Singh and Twesha Dikshit June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday, supported by gains in Nvidia and Microsoft following their latest AI initiatives as investors looked
Broadcom is due to report earnings Wednesday afternoon, with traders anticipating a big move in its stock that could take it to new highs.
Telecom equipment firm Motorola Solutions said on Monday it has agreed to buy counter-drone technology company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion. (Reporting by Anhata Rooprai in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
Earnings season is winding down, but we still have a couple of big name companies reporting. This week we have Broadcom, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto Networks, Medtronic and Ciena Corp all reporting.
A jump in oil prices is doing little to take the shine off of U.S. stocks this morning. Brent crude futures are up more than 3% to trade above $94 a barrel after a weekend exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran, even as both countries continue to hammer out a peace deal. Adding to the fervor this morning was Nvidia’s unveiling of its new superchip, which it described as “the most efficient PC chip ever built.”
Crypto exchange Binance said on Monday it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, expanding beyond digital assets into traditional financial markets. • Binance said users will have access to more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds on its app, in addition to crypto tokens. • Customers will also be able to buy fractional shares, allowing them to invest in portions of stocks with as little as $5, the crypto firm added.
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The announcement, which comes at the beginning of Nvidia’s GTC conference in Taipei, marks the latest move from Uber to roll out self-driving vehicles in Europe.
This week, tech investors will be watching chip and cybersecurity earnings, the impact of AI on labor market data, and the Computex annual chip summit.
This week, tech investors will be watching chip and cybersecurity earnings, the impact of AI on labor market data, and the Computex annual chip summit.
This week, tech investors will be watching chip and cybersecurity earnings, the impact of AI on labor market data, and the Computex annual chip summit.
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The additional investments in France come as the company expands its metal, alloy and magnet making operations in the country.