Big Tech’s growing trend of snapping up startup talent and technology without embarking on a formal takeover warrants further scrutiny, according to Teresa Ribera , the European Union ’s antitrust chief. Speaking to reporters at Bloomberg’s Washington bureau, Ribera said situations where powerful technology companies ink licensing deals and hire the bulk of a startup’s workforce could require more...
Big Tech’s growing trend of snapping up startup talent and technology without embarking on a formal takeover warrants further scrutiny, according to Teresa Ribera , the European Union ’s antitrust chief. Speaking to reporters at Bloomberg’s Washington bureau, Ribera said situations where powerful technology companies ink licensing deals and hire the bulk of a startup’s workforce could require more forceful measures to maintain competition in AI markets. “What we have started to assess is whether in certain cases we may need to update our capacity to adopt interim measures,” when reviewing those deals, Ribera said in response to a question about Nvidia Corp. ’s $20 billion licensing deal with artificial intelligence startup Groq , which has provoked concerns from Democratic lawmakers in the US. Interim measures are used in European regulatory probes to temporarily block potentially illegal conduct while a full investigation plays out. So-called acqui-hire and licensing deals are happening in “quickly moving sectors that require a deep understanding,” Ribera said. Interim measures would be used when there is “real risk that could not be solved by the time to adopt a decision.” Ribera added that it is important to work with enforcers around the world to combat the problem. A Spanish socialist, Ribera has been keen since entering office to hold Silicon Valley accountable to the bloc’s digital competition rules, and the practice of acqui-hires looks to be next on her hit-list along with a broader review of the artificial intelligence industry. Read More: Big Tech’s ‘Entire’ AI Operations Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny Earlier this week, she met with Google ’s Sundar Pichai , Meta Platforms Inc. ’s Mark Zuckerberg , and OpenAI’s Sam Altman . Ribera didn’t address the substance of her conversations with the companies but said she wanted to know “how they see the impact and challenges of the AI revolution and what it may mean for society and the economy.” The comments from Rib...
European parliament votes in favour of sending refused asylum seekers to offshore hubs, in ‘historic setback for refugee rights’ People with no right to stay in the EU could be detained for up to two years or sent to offshore centres described by experts as possible “human rights black holes” under plans voted for by the European parliament on Thursday. An alliance of mostly centre-right and far-r...
European parliament votes in favour of sending refused asylum seekers to offshore hubs, in ‘historic setback for refugee rights’ People with no right to stay in the EU could be detained for up to two years or sent to offshore centres described by experts as possible “human rights black holes” under plans voted for by the European parliament on Thursday. An alliance of mostly centre-right and far-right lawmakers voted for a proposal to increase returns of undocumented migrants to their home countries, in a further sign of strain on the grand coalition of centrist political forces that has traditionally driven EU lawmaking. Continue reading...
Some attributed the jump in Best Buy’s stock to the prospect of a takeover by GameStop, but the analyst who wrote the note that started that speculation says otherwise.
Some attributed the jump in Best Buy’s stock to the prospect of a takeover by GameStop, but the analyst who wrote the note that started that speculation says otherwise.
Rasi Bhadramani Dan Greenhaus, managing director and chief strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management, warned that Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) reaching $130 or $140 per barrel “is not impossible” given current geopolitical tensions. In an interview with CNBC, Greenhaus suggested that the situation could escalate as early as the coming weekend if ongoing negotiations fail. The strategist argued t...
Rasi Bhadramani Dan Greenhaus, managing director and chief strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management, warned that Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) reaching $130 or $140 per barrel “is not impossible” given current geopolitical tensions. In an interview with CNBC, Greenhaus suggested that the situation could escalate as early as the coming weekend if ongoing negotiations fail. The strategist argued that investors are underestimating the potential severity of supply disruptions. “The market is a little complacent here because the downside risks are enormous,” Greenhaus said, noting that if routes through the Strait of Hormuz are restricted, approximately 15M barrels of oil could be missing from the global market daily. Greenhaus acknowledged the difficulty of navigating markets during periods of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. “As investors, you’re sort of left here with exogenous factors that are completely and totally out of your control,” he explained. “And so, trading around this becomes almost impossible. And as the saying goes, sometimes the best thing to do is nothing.” The strategist placed current conditions in historical context, noting that a generation of investors has grown accustomed to rapid market recoveries following crises. “For the last twenty years, we’re only higher three, four, five months later,” Greenhaus observed, referencing events from Ebola to COVID-19. However, he cautioned that “the downside risks are obviously quite high” despite understandable investor optimism. Oil ETFs: ( USO ), ( UCO ), ( DBO ), ( OILK ), and ( USL ). More on Brent Futures Gas Prices Up More Than $1 In March There Is No De-Escalation Why U.S. Energy Stocks And Gold Could Win Big Trump says Iran’s gift was the passage of 10 oil boats through Hormuz Trump says oil, stocks haven't moved as sharply as he expected
Ugly 7Y Auction Has Lowest Bid To Cover Since September, Biggest Tail Since 2024 After two "terrible" coupon auctions earlier this week, moments ago the Treasury concluded the week's final auction when it sold $44 billion in 7 Year paper. It may not have been quite as terrible as the previous two, but it wasn't much stronger either. Starting at the top, the auction stopped with a high yield of 4.2...
Ugly 7Y Auction Has Lowest Bid To Cover Since September, Biggest Tail Since 2024 After two "terrible" coupon auctions earlier this week, moments ago the Treasury concluded the week's final auction when it sold $44 billion in 7 Year paper. It may not have been quite as terrible as the previous two, but it wasn't much stronger either. Starting at the top, the auction stopped with a high yield of 4.255%, up sharply from 3.790% in February and the highest since Jan 2025. It also tailed the When Issued 4.247% by 0.8bps, the biggest tail since August 2024. The bid to cover was 2.432, down from 2.498 last month and the lowest since Sept 2025. Internals were also ugly as Indirects were awarded just 62.56%, down from 63.57% and the lowest since December 2025. And with Directs dipping (but not as much as the 2Y auction earlier this week which saw a collapse) from 26.01% to 25.03%, Dealers rose to 12.41%, the highest since last November. Overall, this was another very ugly auction and while foreign demand wasn't catastrophic it certainly was on the light side, suggesting that in addition to liquidating other hard assets, foreign buyers are becoming cautious with putting more money to funding the US deficit. Tyler Durden Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:20
"Don't Be Evil": Google's Motto Becomes A Jury Verdict In California Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org , Google once had a motto: “Don’t be evil.” In its reorganization in 2015, the motto was changed to “Do the right thing.” According to a California jury this week, neither motto stuck. In a historic verdict against both Google and Meta , a jury found that the companies maliciousl...
"Don't Be Evil": Google's Motto Becomes A Jury Verdict In California Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org , Google once had a motto: “Don’t be evil.” In its reorganization in 2015, the motto was changed to “Do the right thing.” According to a California jury this week, neither motto stuck. In a historic verdict against both Google and Meta , a jury found that the companies maliciously designed their social media products to addict children , including the plaintiff, who was known only as Kaley or KGM. The jury heard testimony of efforts to “target” young users and feed an addiction to social media and YouTube. The jury awarded Kaley $3 million in compensatory damages divided between Meta (70%) and Google (30%). It then awarded another $3 million in punitive damages. Those damages are nothing to companies worth billions. However, the verdict was like a dinner gong for plaintiffs lawyers . There are already thousands of cases filed against social media companies. That wave is about to become a tsunami. That is particularly the case after companies like TikTok and Snap settled before trial. In addition to this civil verdict, the New Mexico Attorney General secured a $375 million verdict the same week against Meta under the state’s consumer protection laws. But it will be a very long time before these companies cut a check. The California case is rife with compelling appellate issues that will take years to work out. Indeed, what makes this case so intriguing — and even more tempting for plaintiffs’ lawyers — is that it was actually not the strongest case. The 17-year-old in California started using social media at age 6. Kaley had a troubled childhood with problems at home and bullying at school. She experienced depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia that could be linked to other aspects of her life. Her use of social media was extreme: all-consuming and all-day. Meta argued that it does prohibit users under 13 from using any of its platforms. YouTube o...
Christian Democrat Päivi Räsänen, who was fined €1,800, was supported by conservative US group Alliance Defending Freedom A Finnish member of parliament has been found guilty by the supreme court of inciting hatred after claiming that homosexuality is a “developmental disorder”, in a conviction that prompted criticism from far-right government ministers. Päivi Räsänen, of the Christian Democrats, ...
Christian Democrat Päivi Räsänen, who was fined €1,800, was supported by conservative US group Alliance Defending Freedom A Finnish member of parliament has been found guilty by the supreme court of inciting hatred after claiming that homosexuality is a “developmental disorder”, in a conviction that prompted criticism from far-right government ministers. Päivi Räsänen, of the Christian Democrats, made the claims in a pamphlet first published in 2004 and reproduced on the website of the Luther Foundation Finland and the Finnish Evangelical Mission Diocese in 2007. Continue reading...
Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own terms. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger Continue reading...
Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own terms. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger Continue reading...
Summary: Tesla shares have declined in recent months, yet Elon Musk’s overall net worth continues to rise due to gains in other assets. The primary driver of this growth is SpaceX, where Musk owns a substantial 43% stake, which just this last week announced it had launched its 10,000th satellite into low-earth orbit. Musk also ... How Rich Is Elon Musk Without Tesla (TSLA)?
Summary: Tesla shares have declined in recent months, yet Elon Musk’s overall net worth continues to rise due to gains in other assets. The primary driver of this growth is SpaceX, where Musk owns a substantial 43% stake, which just this last week announced it had launched its 10,000th satellite into low-earth orbit. Musk also ... How Rich Is Elon Musk Without Tesla (TSLA)?
Microsoft has had a rough stretch in the market in recent months. Shares of the Dow 30 stock have pulled back sharply over the past year, weighed down by investor worries over capital spending and whether the artificial intelligence boom will actually translate into lasting profit growth. Valued at ...
Microsoft has had a rough stretch in the market in recent months. Shares of the Dow 30 stock have pulled back sharply over the past year, weighed down by investor worries over capital spending and whether the artificial intelligence boom will actually translate into lasting profit growth. Valued at ...
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are leveraging immense AI-driven demand to increase prices, signaling a major power shift within the tech supply chain.
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are leveraging immense AI-driven demand to increase prices, signaling a major power shift within the tech supply chain.
(RTTNews) - Finishing off this week's series of announcements of the results of its long-term securities auctions, the Treasury Department on Thursday revealed this month's auction of $44 billion worth of seven-year notes attracted below average demand.
(RTTNews) - Finishing off this week's series of announcements of the results of its long-term securities auctions, the Treasury Department on Thursday revealed this month's auction of $44 billion worth of seven-year notes attracted below average demand.
FREDERICA ABAN/iStock via Getty Images Investment Objective SGA builds high-conviction portfolios focused on quality growth businesses that are anticipated to achieve consistent mid-teens earnings growth with reduced variability, supported by predictable revenue and cash flow generation. The firm's investment goal is to convert this stable portfolio earnings growth into a return profile designed t...
FREDERICA ABAN/iStock via Getty Images Investment Objective SGA builds high-conviction portfolios focused on quality growth businesses that are anticipated to achieve consistent mid-teens earnings growth with reduced variability, supported by predictable revenue and cash flow generation. The firm's investment goal is to convert this stable portfolio earnings growth into a return profile designed to protect and reliably compound client wealth over time. Performance The fourth quarter of 2025 marked the end of a particularly challenging year for quality growth investment strategies across international markets. This period was defined by an extraordinary divergence in market returns. Cyclical and momentum-driven assets dominated, while quality growth strategies faced continued headwinds from sales stability underperformance. Source: FactSet. Data as of 12/31/2025. MSCI Indices are Net Total Return (MSCI Net Total Return Indices reinvest dividends after the deduction of withholding taxes). It should not be assumed that future results will be reflective of past performance. Highlights Q4 returns were 1.2% (Gross) and 0.4% (Net) compared to the MSCI ACWI ex USA (Net TR) return of 5.1% and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth (Net TR) return of 2.6%. Since inception: Annualized returns of 7.3% (Gross) and 4.2% (Net) compared to 6.7% for MSCI ACWI ex USA (Net TR) return and 6.6% for the MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth (Net TR) return. Market leadership in Q4 remained unfavorable for SGA's quality growth investment style as lower-quality and cyclicals led in an increasingly speculative market backdrop. Largest Contributors for the quarter were Fast Retailing, TSMC, and Haleon. Largest Detractors for the quarter were Alibaba, Arm Holdings, and Dassault Systemes. Initiations – New holdings were introduced in Sea Limited and Grab Holdings. Liquidations – Atlassian was sold in the quarter. SGA sees continued opportunity in attractively priced, predictable, cash-generative and growing businesses...