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Broadcom's shares have significantly declined following a disappointing sales outlook that failed to meet investor expectations, mirroring a similar trend seen with Oracle's recent struggles in the AI sector. This downturn comes despite Broadcom reporting record revenue growth, highlighting investor concerns about future profitability.

The UK economy faces potential contraction as growth declines ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax-raising budget, prompting discussions on the role of the tech sector in economic recovery. British Business Bank CEO Louis Taylor emphasized the strength of fintech and AI in the UK during a conversation with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde.

Broadcom's stock experienced its most significant decline in ten months after the company reported a sales outlook that fell short of investor expectations, raising concerns about its competitiveness in the AI chip market against rivals like Nvidia.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing state-level regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) through legal actions and funding cuts, a move that has been welcomed by technology industry leaders advocating for a unified regulatory approach. David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, discussed the implications of this order on Bloomberg Tech.

Oracle's recent $300 billion investment in artificial intelligence, spearheaded by Larry Ellison, has become a focal point in Silicon Valley's current tech boom, raising questions about its sustainability and potential as a bubble indicator.

The European Commission is facing criticism from the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) for allegedly failing to adequately assess the implications of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. CISPE claims that the deal could negatively impact customers by reducing competition in the cloud services market.

UBS shares surged to a 17-year high following a proposal by Swiss lawmakers to ease the government's capital requirements, allowing the bank to utilize AT1 bonds instead of equity. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the financial stability of major institutions in Switzerland.

Broadcom's shares have experienced a significant decline despite the company reporting record revenue growth, driven by increasing demand for chips essential for data centers that support artificial intelligence models.