Market Chatter: Broadcom's Licensing Overhaul for VMware Software Being Scrutinized by EU

12:46 PM EDT, 09/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Broadcom's (AVGO) licensing revamp for VMware software after its $61 billion takeover is attracting deep scrutiny from European Union antitrust regulators, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing a questionnaire it viewed. EU watchdogs have questioned cloud providers for more information ahead of a critical deadline in their ongoing dispute with Broadcom on the matter, the report said, citing the questions. Broadcom and the EU's European Commission didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 364.20, Change: +3.37, Percent Change: +0.93