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Amazon Ordered to Expand Prime Refunds to $200 Maximum
Amazon must increase automatic Prime refunds to a maximum of $200 starting Oct. 1 under a revised court order, as the FTC settlement's $1.5 billion redress fund faces a $610 million acceptance gap.
Tesla Edges Higher as California Bias Trial Begins Without Damages Cap
Tesla (TSLA) edged higher as opening arguments commenced in a California workplace discrimination trial with uncapped damages. Shares rose 0.79% premarket, but analysts remain cautious.
Stratasys Wins $27.6M Patent Verdict Against Bambu Lab
A federal jury ordered Bambu Lab to pay Stratasys $27.6 million for willful patent infringement. The award equals 20.1% of Stratasys' latest quarterly revenue, but the company plans to appeal.
WBD Jumps 10.8% on State Antitrust Settlement, Narrows Paramount Deal Spread
WBD closed at $30.80, up 10.79%, after a 12-state antitrust settlement. The $31 Paramount cash offer now sits just 20 cents above the stock, tightening the deal spread.
Kaspi.kz Faces October Licensing Shift as Kazakh Fintech Funding Drops
Kaspi.kz shares fell 2% as new payment licensing rules take effect in October, challenging its dominant position in Kazakhstan's fintech market.
Fidelity: Roth Catch-Up Threshold Set at $150K for 2026
Fidelity clarifies 2026 Roth catch-up mandate for high earners, with payroll execution key. Schwab (SCHW) shares edge higher.
Guardian's Advertorial Retirement Warning Raises Revenue Model Questions
Guardian Media Group's sponsored retirement-savings article underscores its growing reader revenue, now 44.7% of total, while ASIC links platform failures to A$1B in losses.
Robinhood Surges 9% as SEC Opens Path for Tokenized Shares
Robinhood (HOOD) closed up 9.12% at $119.82 after the SEC opened a five-year exemption for tokenized U.S. shares, sparking optimism for a domestic launch.
Microsoft's AI Governance Draft Faces Six-Week Review Amid Suleyman's Stance on Model Rights
Microsoft's draft AI code, under six-week review, will guide 2027 model development. Suleyman opposes model rights, diverging from Anthropic. Stock down 0.8%.
Credit Acceptance Settles Multistate Probe, Stock Dips 2%
Credit Acceptance (CACC) shares fell 2% after a multistate settlement involving $75.5M cash and $634M in waived balances. The deal clarifies costs but raises questions about collections.
FCA Cracks Down on Unlicensed Crypto Firms Ahead of New UK Regime
FCA targets three London crypto trading sites with cease-and-desist letters, just days before new licensing window opens. No P2P crypto firms are registered.
Amazon Expands Prime Refunds Up to $200; Settlement Cap Unchanged
Amazon Prime customers can now receive up to $200 in refunds under an expanded FTC order, but the total settlement cap stays at $2.5 billion. Shares rose 1% Friday.