'Microsoft's Bing, Edge To Avoid EU's Digital Dominance Crackdown' - Bloomberg
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Microsoft's Bing search engine and Edge browser will not be subject to the European Union's new rules aimed at curbing the dominance of large digital companies. The EU's Digital Markets Act targets 'gatekeepers' that control data and platform access, but Bing and Edge do not meet the criteria for such designation due to their smaller market shares compared to rivals like Google.
January 23, 2024 | 1:54 pm
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The EU's Digital Markets Act not applying to Microsoft's Bing and Edge may have a neutral impact on the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) as it is a broad measure of European stocks and not directly tied to Microsoft's regulatory status.
VGK is an ETF that tracks a wide range of European equities. The news about Microsoft's Bing and Edge is specific to Microsoft and does not have a direct bearing on the broader European market that VGK represents.
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Microsoft's Bing and Edge are exempt from the EU's Digital Markets Act, which may relieve regulatory pressure and potentially benefit the company's market position in Europe.
Being exempt from the EU's Digital Markets Act means Microsoft will face less regulatory scrutiny and potential restrictions in Europe, which could be positive for the company's operations and stock price in the short term.
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