Regulation


California Just Got More Oil-Friendly. One Stock Jumped 21%.

The state legislature passed a bill over the weekend that eases environmental rules for drilling in one section of the state.

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China Says Nvidia Broke Monopoly Laws. What It Means for the Chip Maker.

Beijing announces the probe as officials from both the U.S. and China gather in Madrid for trade talks.

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Hims & Hers is in the FDA’s Crosshairs. It’s a Risk to the Telehealth Stock

The FDA’s commissioner hasn’t mentioned any other drugmaker or retailer by name in his campaign against prescription drug ads.

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Oracle Stock Jumps on TikTok Deal Speculation

The software company has been eyed as a potential buyer of the video-sharing app.

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Texas Instruments, Analog Devices Stocks Fall. China Inquiry Targets U.S. Chip Makers.

China launched an anti-dumping investigation targeting certain U.S. analog chip makers.

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Fed’s Powell Faces a Power Struggle. Why the Outcome Is Key for Stock Markets.

China says Nvidia broke antimonopoly laws, health plan subsidies in play, bank merger market heats up, and more news to start your day.

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How Much Will You Pay for a Marketplace Health Plan Next Year? That’s Up to Congress.

Subsidies that made the marketplace plans more affordable are set to expire. Some lawmakers are trying to get them back.

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Seeking a Second Passport in Uncertain Times? What You Need to Know.

While there are benefits to getting a second citizenship, there are also financial pitfalls, particularly for Americans because of our tax laws.

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Vaccine Stocks Fall on Reports FDA Will Allege Link Between Covid-19 Shots and Child Deaths

Multiple outlets reported that Food and Drug Administration officials plan to make the case next week that the Covid-19 shots are linked to the deaths of 25 children.

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A New Wave of Bank Mergers Is Just Getting Started

Regulatory restrictions are easing, and financial institutions are hungry for deals. The market reaction, however, hasn’t been completely positive.

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Prescription Drug Ads Face Big Changes. These Stocks Could Get Hurt the Most.

The ads wouldn’t be banned outright, however.

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Continue to Rally. They’re ‘Not for the Risk-Averse,’ This Analyst Says.

It’s likely the two companies will be released from government conservatorship but there are still unresolved issues, a Deutsche Bank analyst says.

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Clients Sue Berkshire Bank for Allegedly Enabling Massive Ponzi Scheme

The bank allegedly ignored internal and external warning signs about the accounts of Miles Burton Marshall, who is facing criminal charges.

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These Companies Gain Through Reverse Stock Splits. Shareholders Often Lose Out.

Reverse stock splits let small companies dodge delisting, dilute shareholders, and enrich their financial backers through a maneuver that is the opposite of a traditional stock split.

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Fannie, Freddie Execs Led Government Meeting About Regulating Their Business

Some participants said the arrangement was highly unusual.

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Trump’s Going After Prescription Drug Ads. What It Means for Pharmaceutical Sales.

The effort falls well short of banning the ads outright, but could dent sales.

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AI Tools Can Help, but They Can Also Cause Trouble. What Advisors Need to Know.

Brokerages and RIA firms are quickly integrating artificial intelligence in their practices, often pushed by next-gen advisors and clients.

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SNAP Cuts Will Create Drag on U.S. Consumer Spending

It was the largest cut in history for the federal food assistance program, which provides annual benefits to 12% of the U.S. population.

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Turf War Unfolds Over Fannie and Freddie as Bessent and Pulte Clash

Federal agencies are holding parallel meetings over how to deal with the mortgage giants.

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Amid Vaccine Controversy, Pfizer Says New Covid Shots Are Effective 

Ahead of a CDC committee meeting, Pfizer has released early data that it says show that its newest Covid-19 shot works. The committee, hand-picked by JFK Jr., includes many vaccine skeptics.

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Can Alphabet Stock Keep Rising After Ruling? What Analysts Think.

Evercore ISI’s Mark Mahaney raised his price target on the stock to $300 from $240.

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Market Regulators Team Up for 24-Hour Trading and Event Betting

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission want to harmonize their rules to promote new initiatives.

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Employers Need Certainty Around Tariffs, Not Lower Rates

Businesses are struggling to determine how fluctuating tariff policies will impact their bottom line and consumer demand.

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Citi, UBS, U.S. Bank, Others Settle With CFTC for $8.3 Million

The agency signals a new approach to enforcement through settlements with financial companies over technical violations.

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Google’s Legal Problems Aren’t Over—3 Remaining Antitrust Risks

Alphabet stock soared to a record high after light penalties in U.S. v Google. Still, investors are overlooking continued antitrust risks.

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