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The Outlook For The U.S. Economy Is Bullish

Broadcom Faces Backlash Over Licensing, EU Trade Groups Demand Investigation

Critics of Broadcom Inc say changes to its cloud licensing practices do not resolve their concerns. Broadcom announced changes to the licensing conditions of recently acquired cloud computing companyVMware last week. Critics say the changes do not address their concerns over alleged price increases and product bundling.

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Chinese Hackers May Control Your Water And Are Laying in Wait, FBI Warns — 3 Startups To Watch

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Broadcom Succumbs to EU Antitrust Investigation Over VMware Licensing, Prompting Swift Pricing Strategy Revision

European Commission requests information from Broadcom about changes to licensing conditions of recently acquired cloud computing firmVMware. EU businesses and a trade group have voiced their concerns. Allegations include sudden policy changes resulting in significant price hikes. Broadcom is under scrutiny by EU antitrust regulators.

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Tailwinds In Tech

William Blair: We are in a new demand cycle for tech hardware. Smartphones and PCs are still the largest end-markets, but their outlook is improving. AI presents a second avenue of growth for many of these Taiwanese companies, says Hiraman. The past year’s gains in Taiwan tech were primarily driven by increases in stock valuations.