Nicolas Thomas
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The ECB gives the green light to Monte Paschi's takeover bid for Mediobanca
The European Central Bank has approved the takeover bid launched by Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) for its rival Mediobanca, according to a source close to the matter cited on Tuesday. This approval marks a decisive step in one of the most daring operations in the Italian banking sector in years, against a backdrop of accelerated consolidation of the national financial landscape.
June 24, 2025 at 01:29 pm
Nissan under pressure: shareholders criticize crisis management
Nissan Motor shareholders strongly criticized the Japanese automaker's management at its AGM on Tuesday, demanding greater accountability for the deep crisis facing the country's third-largest automaker.
June 24, 2025 at 09:21 am
The Strait of Hormuz: a central crossroads for black gold
As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies, is once again becoming a hot spot. If Iran were to block access, as its parliament is now suggesting, the impact on oil markets would be immediate. Geopolitics, economics, military history: this 33-kilometer stretch of water alone contains all the ingredients of a powder keg.
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 am
How do robotaxis with human teleoperation work?
In Austin, Tesla has launched its first robotaxis, carrying not only passengers but also a human driver to monitor the machine… and another remotely. Behind this technological demonstration lies a strategic use of teleoperation, a remote human control system that allows the actions of artificial intelligence to be corrected or supplemented.
June 23, 2025 at 09:31 am
The European Union arms the EIB to support defense and technology
Faced with geopolitical tensions and global technological competition, the European Union is preparing to massively strengthen the European Investment Bank's capacity for action. With a loan ceiling raised to €100bn by 2025, the EIB will be able to boost its support for defense and launch an ambitious program to catch up with Europe's technological lag.
June 20, 2025 at 10:46 am
A legal opinion strengthens Brussels' stance against Google
As antitrust proceedings pile up around Alphabet, an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice has recommended that the European Commission's decision be upheld and Google's appeal be rejected. If this opinion is followed, the US giant will have to pay a record fine of €4.1bn.
June 19, 2025 at 02:02 pm
The future partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI hangs in the balance
Tension continues to mount between Microsoft and OpenAI, making negotiations increasingly delicate. As a reminder, the leader in conversational agents is seeking a way out of the American giant's grip so that it can change its business model.
June 19, 2025 at 01:50 pm
Another reprieve for TikTok
Despite a law passed by Congress requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the US, President Donald Trump has decided to grant ByteDance a third reprieve. The Chinese platform has been given another 90 days, pushing the deadline back to September.
June 18, 2025 at 01:57 pm
The start-up xAI discussing record fundraising led by Elon Musk.
xAI, Elon Musk's ambitious artificial intelligence start-up, is preparing to make another major financial move. The young company, already backed by several billion dollars, is negotiating a $4.3bn equity financing round, alongside a $5bn loan. The goal: to fuel a frantic technological race where billions evaporate as quickly as GPUs are installed.
June 18, 2025 at 09:02 am
Meta scores a double win with Scale AI, securing both capital and leadership
(MarketScreener with Reuters) Meta on Thursday formalized a strategic investment in the start-up Scale AI, worth $29bn, and in the process secured the services of its young founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, 28. The deal, which gives Meta a 49% stake, represents a commitment of $14.3bn and marks one of the largest investments in the group's history, just behind the acquisition of WhatsApp in 2014.
June 13, 2025 at 02:26 pm
Faced with the Trump threat, Micron unveils a new $30bn plan
Growing pressure from Donald Trump for US production, particularly on technology companies, has forced Micron to unveil a new $30 billion investment plan in the United States, bringing the group's projects to nearly $200 billion.
June 13, 2025 at 02:11 pm
Nvidia excludes China from its forecasts due to US restrictions
When asked about the Chinese market, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said that the company has now resigned itself to no longer betting on the Middle Kingdom in its results. A new product offering appears complicated.
June 13, 2025 at 11:01 am
Apple: upheaval in supply chain
Apple has already mentioned its intention to review its supply chain in order to produce iPhones for the US in India. More than just a mention, the group very quickly overhauled its entire logistics system in order to best cope with customs duties and limit their impact on the group's margins.
June 13, 2025 at 10:10 am
Tesla to launch robotaxis
(MarketScreener with Reuters) The electric vehicle manufacturer plans to launch its first publicly available robotaxi rides on June 22. Elon Musk made the announcement yesterday. This highly anticipated milestone will mark the start of commercial operation for these autonomous vehicles, a promise that the electric car manufacturer has been trying to fulfill for several years.
June 11, 2025 at 03:39 pm
Qantas draws a line under Jetstar Asia
(MarketScreener with Reuters) Faced with soaring costs and increasingly fierce regional competition, Qantas is ending its Jetstar Asia venture. The Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary will cease operations on July 31, after twenty years of service.
June 11, 2025 at 11:07 am
Salesforce locks Slack out of AI competition
Faced with the rise of artificial intelligence, Slack, owned by Salesforce, is tightening access to its data. By modifying its terms of use, the collaborative messaging service is cutting the ground from under third-party publishers such as Glean, which saw Slack's APIs as a valuable source of information.
June 11, 2025 at 10:05 am
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