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European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles
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WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says

The World Trade Organization is unable to deal with the core challenges of the global trading system, but the U.S. is not ready to leave the body, U.S.

WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says
Europe|Technology|World

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace
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GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers

General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
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LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
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Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial

Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition
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Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal

Meta has agreed to scale back references to the PG-13 film rating when describing its teen accounts, resolving a dispute with the Motion Picture

Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal
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Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
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AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
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Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users

Meta Platforms launched two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses on Tuesday, expanding its offerings in an area that has become one of the few breakthrough successes in the race

Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users
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AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network

AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S

AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
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X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X was back up after a brief outage that impacted thousands of users in the U.S. on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.com.

X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows
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Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
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Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules

A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial 

Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules
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NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
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Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management said on Tuesday that technology company Snap could be worth at least five times as much as today's valuation but

Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge
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FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays

The U.S.

FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays
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Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe
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South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high

South Korea's exports beat forecasts in March, surging at their fastest pace in nearly four decades on an AI-driven chip boom, but supply risks from the Middle

South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high
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Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese

Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos
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Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman

Sequoia Capital has named former senior steward Doug Leone as chairman, partners at the storied Silicon Valley venture capital firm said in X posts on Tuesday.  

Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman
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South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in March, led by semiconductor demand and new product launches, even as the Middle East

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
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SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

(In paragraph 6, inserts dropped word "active") By Echo Wang March 31 - SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex
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Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking

Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
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PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle

The field of suitors for British aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management dropped out of buyout talks on Wednesday

PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle
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Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings will step down from the streaming service's board of directors in June when his term expires, the company said on Thursday

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors
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Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production
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North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services
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Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports

Cloud computing firm Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports
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Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility

Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility
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How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route
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Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks

(Corrects to clarify attribution) By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 1 (Rtrs) - Chinese GPU and AI chip makers captured nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market last year, eroding

Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks
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Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan

In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a

Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan
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Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains

Turbulence linked to the war in Iran and swings in valuations have yet to deter corporate deal-making as

Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains
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Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June

Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June

Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June
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Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth
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US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years

Sneaker company Allbirds' pivot to AI computing has revived a Wall Street trend in recent years: smaller companies leaning into tech-focused

US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years
Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system

The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
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Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

The first five or 10 new planned U.S. nuclear reactors will "almost certainly" receive loans from the U.S. Energy Department's lending office, U.S.

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says
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Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs

Aerospace and defense parts maker Arxis' shares surged nearly 36% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, signaling growing appetite for defense and industrial listings

Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs
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Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut

Madison Air Solutions secured a valuation of $15.65 billion after its shares jumped 18.5% in their debut on Thursday, signaling solid

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut
Education|Technology

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools
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OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

By Juby Babu April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
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REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
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Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2% growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue
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How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on Wednesday, is expected to last about 10 days, sending four astronauts on a high-speed journey around the moon and back in the first

How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold
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Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami

The developers working on President Donald Trump's library sketched out a vision for a towering Miami building with room to display multiple planes and replicas of

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami
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Mega IPOs loom on Wall Street as Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially files paperwork

Elon Musk's SpaceX has moved closer to going public with its confidential filing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the billionaire's rocket-and-

Mega IPOs loom on Wall Street as Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially files paperwork
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Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity
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Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump

Tesla's first-quarter deliveries are expected to climb nearly 10% from a year-earlier slump, when a major backlash against Elon Musk's far-right political rhetoric weighed heavily

Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump
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US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users
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E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say

Morgan Stanley's E*Trade is in talks with SpaceX to take the lead in selling the rocket maker's shares to everyday U.S. investors in its

E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say
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Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Technology

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick's merger with Unilever's food business to create a $65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich,

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion

Intel said it would spend $14.2 billion to buy back the 49% stake it had sold to Apollo Global Management in its Ireland manufacturing facility, taking full ownership of the plant

Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion
Technology|World

Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option

The Swiss government will continue to withhold payments to the United States for a Patriot missile system order until Washington provides binding delivery dates, adding

Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option
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Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality control and safety problems with its exercise

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall
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'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised to release 30 movies a year between Paramount and Warner Bros

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
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Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend

New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France during March to just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says

Rocket company SpaceX will host an analyst day on April 21, and will offer analysts a visit to its "Macrohard" xAI datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee two

SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says
Europe|Technology|World

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction

Italian senators on Wednesday presented a draft law to tackle social media addiction that seeks to increase the responsibility of online platforms for the way content is

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction
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From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process

Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially filed for what could be a record-breaking U.S. listing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, spotlighting

From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process
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SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI

SpaceX is gearing up for a stock market debut that could value it at more than $1.75 trillion, as the Elon Musk-led company reaches for the stars in what could be the

SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI
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The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for its hotly anticipated U.S. initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, taking space

The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO
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SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

The global IPO market has needed a win for years and Elon Musk's SpaceX could be the breakthrough.

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs
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SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets

Shares of aerospace companies jumped on Wednesday as mounting anticipation of a blockbuster IPO from Elon Musk's SpaceX stirred hopes that the industry could see a renewed wave of

SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets
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Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push

Investment manager Franklin Templeton said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire cryptocurrency investment unit 250 Digital, spun out of venture firm CoinFund, as it steps up its

Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
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SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
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Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules

Global automakers plan billions of dollars in new U.S. investments to boost production and avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules
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SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on

SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions
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Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply