Apple, the U.S. tech giant, has found itself in hot water with European Union regulators due to its violation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, has accused Apple of breaching the sweeping new tech rules by not allowing customers on its App Store to be directed to alternative
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The recent agreement between China and the European Union to commence talks on the imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported into the European market marks the beginning of a potentially contentious period in international trade relations. The decision to initiate negotiations came after Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck revealed that concrete discussions
Recently, the United States issued draft rules concerning the banning or notification requirements for investments in technology sectors in China that might pose a threat to U.S. national security. These rules were proposed following an executive order signed by President Joe Biden in August of last year. They aim to place the responsibility on U.S.
China has invested a staggering $230.8 billion over a span of more than a decade to promote the growth of its electric car industry. This massive scale of government support comprises around 18.8% of total electric car sales between 2009 and 2023. The financial backing provided by the Chinese government to the electric car sector
Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in the tech industry, with companies like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft dominating the headlines. While these giants have been in the spotlight, there is another player in the market that is often overlooked – Motorola Solutions. This telecommunications company, as described by portfolio manager Trent Masters from Alphinity
The evolution of social media algorithms has revolutionized the way advertising operates in the digital landscape. According to VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk, the traditional methods of amassing followers and posting content on social media have become obsolete. In the past, brands focused on accumulating a large following and then posting content in the hopes that
Nvidia, once known for its graphics chips in the gaming community, has now become the most valuable public company in the world. With shares climbing 3.2% in midday trading, the chipmaker’s market cap has reached an impressive $3.33 trillion, surpassing both Microsoft and Apple. This surge in value has been driven by Nvidia’s success in
Over the weekend, France witnessed violent nationwide protests against the far-right National Rally, or RN, prompted by the party’s record gains in the European Parliament elections. The protests, led by hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, were a direct response to the nationalist sentiment championed by party leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. The unrest,
Bitcoin exchange traded funds have finally made their debut in January, offering a new investment opportunity for financial advisors. However, the adoption by financial advisors has been relatively slow, with only about 80% of purchases coming from self-directed investors. BlackRock’s chief investment officer of ETF and index investments, Samara Cohen, highlighted at the Coinbase State
When it comes to investing, many investors are becoming increasingly concerned about concentration risk in the market. In light of these worries, Avantis Investors chief investment strategist Phil McInnis suggests a different approach to traditional index funds like the S&P 500. He believes that a more diversified investment strategy, particularly focusing on value-oriented investments, can