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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the Future Decoded Tech Summit in Bangalore, India on February 25, 2020. According to a statement from Telefonica, Microsoft plans to expand its strategic partnership with Telefonica SA by opening a new data center region in Spain.Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmicrosoft has been revealed to be the mysterious company behind a future data center in a part of Michigan where local residents oppose such development. In a letter issued Wednesday by Lowell Charter Township, Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure team was named as the team considering the 237-acre site off Interstate 96. The township…

SHANGHAI, CHINA – MAY 6: The Chinese research icebreaker “Xuelong 2”, also known as Snow Dragon 2, arrived at Waigaoqiao Port on May 6, 2021 in Shanghai, China, after a more than five-month Antarctic expedition. Video Visual China Group | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to take control of Greenland has put Beijing on high alert, following Washington’s military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.President Trump, who has long insisted on U.S. control over the autonomous Danish territory, reiterated on Sunday the strategic importance of Greenland.”We need Greenland because of the national security situation. It’s very strategic.…

As the fallout from the United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continues to unfold, a pressing question is how his ouster will affect the Venezuelan economy.Analysts say much will depend on the easing of U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, Maduro’s successor’s relationship with the United States, and, perhaps most importantly, what happens to revenue from Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listSince Mr. Maduro was detained on Saturday, the United States has made a series of announcements at lightning speed regarding Venezuela’s oil reserves, the world’s largest known reserves.On Wednesday, the administration of US President…

Jack Grealish and Michael Keane were both sent off in a bizarre 1-1 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Everton held on to a point against bottom-of-the-table Wolves.Keane gave Everton an early lead with his instinctive striker-like finishing, but was the first to receive a red flag after he was adjudged to have pulled Tolu Akodare’s hair in an aerial duel. Everton captain James Tarkowski criticized the decision, calling it “bizarre”. Jack Grealish, shaken by the harsh send-off on his team-mate, sarcastically clapped while taking an early shower. Referee Thomas Kirk was not amused by the Man City loanee’s…

GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen.CNBCgame stop has offered Chairman and CEO Ryan Cohen a massive all-or-nothing stock incentive that will only be paid if the video game retailer’s stock price and profits rise to levels well above those previously achieved.GameStop’s board of directors has granted Cohen performance-based stock options to target a market capitalization of $100 billion and cumulative earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $10 billion, according to a statement released Wednesday. Under the terms of the plan, Mr. Cohen will receive nothing unless he meets minimum standards, and he will not receive partial credit if he fails…

October 28, 2018, Samsung headquarters in Mountain View, California. Smith Collection/Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesKorean samsung electronics The company expects its profits to triple in the final three months of last year and reach a record high as memory prices soar due to a surge in demand for artificial intelligence. The world’s largest memory chip maker estimated fourth-quarter operating profit to reach 20 trillion won and consolidated sales to reach about 93 trillion won, according to its earnings forecast released Thursday. This profit forecast represents a significant improvement year-on-year and would surpass the long-standing record of 17.6 trillion…

The sweeping changes will see the United States withdraw from key forums for cooperation on climate change, peace, and democracy.US President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from 66 United Nations and international organizations, including major cooperative forums on climate change, peace, and democracy.In a presidential memo shared by the White House on Wednesday night, Trump said the decision was made after reviewing “organizations, agreements, and agreements that are contrary to the interests of the United States.”Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe change would suspend U.S. participation and cut all funding to affected groups,…

Spending Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw with Brighton, dropping points for the third straight game.In a game full of chances, both teams could only score one opening goal, as Erling Haaland reached 150 goals in all competitions and Kaoru Mitoma tied the score with his second goal of the season. Haaland’s latest milestone was his goal from the penalty spot after Jeremy Doku was brought down by Diego Gomez in the first half, ending a three-game mini-goal drought. VAR intervention sent on-field referee Thomas Bramall to the pitchside monitor and a belated spot-kick was awarded. Use Chrome…

My Top 10 Things to Watch Wednesday, January 7th 1. Stocks were little changed this morning after the S&P 500 hit a new high. The index rose yesterday as Wall Street eased concerns about the US operation in Venezuela over the weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. companies added 41,000 jobs in December, slightly less than expected, reversing a loss of 29,000 in November, according to the latest ADP data. 2. Alaska Airlines announced a major plan to purchase Boeing jets. The order includes 105 uncertified 737 Max 10s. Boeing is one of my favorite club stocks. 3. Oil prices fell after CNBC…

The Zhipu AI logo will appear on your smartphone screen. Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesShares of Atlas Technology JSC, known as Zhipu, edged higher on its Hong Kong debut after it became China’s first “AI Tiger” to go public in a $558 million initial public offering.The stock price was about 10% above Thursday’s offering price of HK$116.20 ($15), with the Beijing-based startup offering about 37.4 million shares.The IPO valued Zhipu at approximately HK$4.3 billion, making it one of the largest AI floating stocks in recent years. Founded in 2019 by researchers from China’s top universities, Zhipu represents…