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US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
2 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

A British lawmaker accused Trump of insider trading related to market activity before his announcement on Iran peace talks.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump's Wars

Anonymous bets on Polymarket predicting a U.S. strike on Iran, placed hours before the attack, generated over $1.2 million in profits, raising concerns about insider trading and the need for prediction market regulation.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
2 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

A British lawmaker accused Trump of insider trading related to market activity before his announcement on Iran peace talks.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump's Wars

Anonymous bets on Polymarket predicting a U.S. strike on Iran, placed hours before the attack, generated over $1.2 million in profits, raising concerns about insider trading and the need for prediction market regulation.
#prediction-markets
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
58 minutes ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
#spacex
fromFortune
1 day ago
Venture

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

fromTNW | Next-Featured
2 days ago
Venture

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Venture

SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it's keeping the numbers secret (for now)

SpaceX has filed for an IPO, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and aiming to raise $75 billion.
Venture
fromFortune
1 day ago

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
1 day ago

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.
Venture
fromTNW | Next-Featured
2 days ago

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromComputerworld
3 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
Portland
fromFortune
1 day ago

Colleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections | Fortune

Protests at Ohio State University aim to remove Les Wexner's name from buildings due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Is Disney's Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test

Disney's dividend is currently sustainable despite recent financial challenges and a history of suspension.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Wall Street Sees Contrarian Buy in Cerence After 39% Drop

Cerence Inc. is viewed as a leader in automotive voice technology with significant growth potential despite a 39% stock decline this year.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
World politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Jamie Dimon's warning: More geopolitical risk for America than since WWII

Business leaders must engage more actively in societal issues, as political solutions alone are insufficient.
Boston real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.
#kalshi
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Proposal would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer stated that the proposed rule aims to fulfill President Trump's promise for a new golden age by fostering a retirement system that allows more Americans to retire with dignity.
Retirement
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets with big guardrails

It's possible one day we'll do something like that. We're not going to be in sports. We're not going to be in politics. There's a bunch of stuff we won't do.
Media industry
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Warren Buffett says he stopped talking to Bill Gates over Epstein-and worries he could be called as a witness | Fortune

Warren Buffett has not spoken to Bill Gates since the scandal involving Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein became public.
#bribery
Boston
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

DOB supervisor bypasses building safety, indicted for taking over $75,000 in bribes

A former NYC Department of Buildings supervisor was indicted for accepting over $75,000 in bribes, compromising safety standards across numerous construction projects.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Boston
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

DOB supervisor bypasses building safety, indicted for taking over $75,000 in bribes

A former NYC Department of Buildings supervisor was indicted for accepting over $75,000 in bribes, compromising safety standards across numerous construction projects.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Poker
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Stock Market Crash Likely Won't Hurt 5 Safe High-Yielding Dividend Kings

Dividend Kings are essential for passive income investors due to their long history of reliable dividend increases.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
5 days ago

Some cried. Others were speechless. How front-line workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000 when KKR sold their company | Fortune

CoolIT Systems experienced a significant transformation and sale, resulting in substantial cash payouts for employees who became shareholders under KKR's ownership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Bill Ackman Thinks It's Time to Buy Stocks. Here are 3 Magnificent Deals in the Pershing Portfolio

Bill Ackman believes it's an opportune time to invest in quality stocks amid current market conditions.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics - Above the Law

Ryan's push for aggressive enforcement clashed with SEC leadership, leading to her resignation. The agency's current approach requires political appointees to approve investigations into their allies.
SF politics
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Tells Investors Its Less Excited About Micron Stock

Citi's concern is mainstream DDR5 16GB DRAM prices have fallen 6% since Micron's earnings report, driven by fears that TurboQuant, an algorithm-based memory compression technology, will structurally reduce memory demand. Citi isn't buying it.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
Privacy technologies
Philosophy
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Elon Musk to Owe Billions After Jury Finds He Misled Twitter Investors Before Takeover | KQED

Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 week ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Elon Musk to Owe Billions After Jury Finds He Misled Twitter Investors Before Takeover | KQED

Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 week ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
21 hours ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Stanley Druckenmiller Loaded Up on This Stock That's Down 77%

Druckenmiller founded Duquesne Capital Management in 1981, which went on to deliver average annual returns of 30% without a single losing year. Every other major investor you know today has had at least some losses, but not Druckenmiller.
Business
fromAxios
2 days ago

"The Axios Show": Jamie Dimon on Trump, running for office and Epstein

They've been killing people around the world for 45-plus years. They've killed a lot of Americans. They've funded Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis ... they have terrorist cells here.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett stated, 'There really is no way around taking into account the events in the state case.' She expressed skepticism about moving the federal trial to 2027, noting it would not solve existing scheduling issues.
Law
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Says Buy CrowdStrike And Watch It Gain $100 This Year

CrowdStrike Holdings is rated Buy with a $500 target, aiming for $10 billion in annual recurring revenue in a $150 billion market.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Pentagon Demands Retraction Over Insider-Trading Allegations

The Pentagon demands a retraction of a report alleging insider trading by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker before the Iran war.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNy1
3 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
3 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNy1
3 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
3 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
#polymarket
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Meta loosened safety standards because 'the stock price is down': whistleblowers detail Big Tech's engagement-over-safety playbook - Silicon Canals

Major tech platforms prioritize engagement and stock performance over content safety, with resource allocation revealing true organizational values over public messaging.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromAxios
3 days ago

Private equity's next step into 401(k)s

"I'm surprised by how neutral the rule was, when you think about the massive amount of lobbying there's been around it. It doesn't say certain assets are good or bad. Instead, it really focuses on making a rules-based framework instead of a litigation-based one."
Intellectual property law
#delve
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

JPMorgan Says Palo Alto Networks' $10M Insider Buy Is a 'Substantial Vote of Confidence'

Palo Alto Networks gains institutional confidence after CEO's significant stock purchase amid declining stock performance.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The IRS Wants Smarter Audits. Palantir Could Help Decide Who Gets Flagged

The IRS stated that its fragmented landscape can lead to undesirable outcomes including duplication of effort and cost, poor understanding of gaps in coverage, and suboptimal case selection.
Law
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Super Micro Computer Rises 5%: 3 Reasons Bulls Are Looking Past the Lawsuits

Super Micro Computer's shares rose 5% amid legal challenges, driven by strong revenue growth and increased AI demand.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Polymarket Is Going to Get Someone Killed

Polymarket bettors profited significantly from predicting geopolitical events, raising questions about whether they possessed advance knowledge of military operations.
#bank-of-america
Law
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Bank of America agrees to settle Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Law
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein lawsuit

Bank of America is settling a lawsuit for $72.5 million over allegations of complicity in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit for allegedly facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Bank of America agrees to settle Epstein case for $72.5 million

Bank of America will pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Law
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein lawsuit

Bank of America is settling a lawsuit for $72.5 million over allegations of complicity in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Extreme Fear is Gripping the Market, This Is the Smart Move Most Investors Miss

Investors are panicking, leading to extreme fear in the markets, with quality stocks like Apple and Microsoft also being sold off.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day | Fortune

Bill Ackman recommends buying Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, citing their undervaluation amid market fears related to the Iran war.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The SEC may be about to blow up the quarterly earnings cycle. Here's why CFOs are nervous. | Fortune

CFOs may need to adapt to potential SEC proposal allowing semiannual financial reporting instead of quarterly, impacting investor relations and governance.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 weeks ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Integrity faces a critical moment of peril

Incentives across markets, media, sports, and politics increasingly reward ethical boundary-pushing and gaming systems, eroding trust and encouraging manufactured realities.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Union calls for SEC inquiry into Apollo's 'misleading' Epstein ties

The American Federation of Teachers asked the SEC to probe Apollo Global Management over potentially misleading disclosures about firm partners' connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Epstein files reveal an alarming new normal for corporate America | Fortune

Corporate leaders face scrutiny and uneven consequences after Jeffrey Epstein files reveal contacts, prompting resignations while many associations lack proof of criminal conduct.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Activist investors are more dangerous to CEOs than ever. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your leadership | Fortune

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.
Business
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