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As part of the European Union's efforts to curb Big Tech dominance, regulators have proposed designating Amazon and Microsoft cloud computing services as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. According to informed sources, the European Commission believes these services meet the criteria for gatekeeper status, subjecting them to strict obligations aimed at ensuring fair competition.
The move follows similar designations for Alphabet's Google and Apple, as Amazon and Microsoft together control over 60% of the cloud infrastructure market. At the June 24 close, Amazon (AMZN) traded at $234.27 and Microsoft (MSFT) at $365.46, while peers Apple (AAPL) closed at $293.08 and Meta (META) at $557.67, per market data.
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Sign InA final decision from the Commission is pending and may face appeals, keeping the regulatory overhang on both stocks. In the near term, investors will monitor any official Statements from EU officials and the companies' upcoming quarterly earnings in July for further guidance on the regulatory impact.