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Amazon pays Italy 180 million euros to end tax, labour probe, sources say

Amazon's Italian unit paid 180 million euros to settle a probe into tax fraud and illegal labor practices. The settlement is part of a 1-billion-euro deal involving 33 companies, including DHL, FedEx, and UPS. The companies agreed to directly employ over 50,000 workers previously hired indirectly. The probe accused Amazon of circumventing labor and tax laws.

Reuters·
US
AMZN
-1.41%
US
AMZU
-2.84%
Reuters·
US
AMZN
-1.41%
US
AMZU
-2.84%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 43 ratings firms. Analysts have set an average 1-year price target of $634.33. Recent analyst actions include Truist Financial raising its target price to $675 and Rothschild Redb downgrading to "hold." Insider sales include CEO Judson Althoff selling shares worth $6.27 million. Hedge funds have adjusted their stakes, with institutional investors owning 71.13% of the stock. Microsoft's stock opened at $480.84, with a market cap of $3.57 trillion.

Market Beat·
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MSFT
+0.65%
US
MSFL
+1.06%
US
MSFO
+0.86%
Market Beat·
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MSFT
+0.65%
US
MSFL
+1.06%
US
MSFO
+0.86%

Google launches Workspace Studio, allowing customization of AI agents without programming knowledge

Google launched Workspace Studio, allowing users to customize AI agents without programming. Workspace Studio is based on the multimodal understanding capabilities of Gemini 3, enabling the design, management, and sharing of AI agents. Users can create automated processes with reasoning capabilities in just a few minutes. Workspace Studio integrates Google applications such as Gmail, Chat, Drive, and external software like Asana and Jira, fully available to enterprise users. Users can share AI agents with their teams to enhance collaboration

Stheadline·
US
GOOG
-0.70%
US
GOOGL
-0.63%
US
GGLS
+0.60%
Stheadline·
US
GOOG
-0.70%
US
GOOGL
-0.63%
US
GGLS
+0.60%

Bullish and Bearish Signs in the Stock and Options Markets Right Now

The stock and options markets show mixed signals. Bullish indicators include major indices nearing all-time highs, a stable VIX, and a growing watchlist of potential buys. Historical trends also suggest a positive outlook. However, bearish concerns arise from declining leaders like Oracle, Microsoft, and Meta, and struggling sectors such as restaurants and software. The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions could further impact the market. Overall, the bullish signs currently outweigh the bearish ones, suggesting a potential market rise towards year-end.

CabotWealthNetwork·
US
META
+3.43%
US
ORCL
+3.18%
CabotWealthNetwork·
US
META
+3.43%
US
ORCL
+3.18%

European equities to open with modest gains; US senators propose blocking NVDA's Blackwell chips to China - Newsquawk EU Market Open

US senators propose blocking NVIDIA's advanced chip sales to China for 30 months, targeting H200 and Blackwell chips. European equities are set to open with modest gains. APAC stocks were mixed ahead of US PCE data. US stocks finished mixed, with Meta shares gaining after budget cuts on Metaverse spending. US trade talks with Mexico and Canada are planned. The Fed announced new pricing for payment services effective January 2026.

ZeroHedge·
US
NVDA
+2.12%
ZeroHedge·
US
NVDA
+2.12%
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