Regulation News
Financial regulation news from the SEC, FINRA, and government agencies. Track policy changes, enforcement actions, and compliance updates affecting markets.
OSHA Tightens Heat Enforcement on Meat Processors, Drops Inspection Quotas
OSHA revised its heat enforcement program on April 10, targeting meat-processing and other high-risk industries while dropping inspection quotas.
BBB Flags Heavy-Equipment Scams as Buyers Lose Over $107,600
Three buyers lost $107,600 after wiring funds to a fake heavy-equipment website. The BBB flagged Digron Machinery Depot and another site impersonating a Nebraska company.
China Orders Meta to Reverse $2 Billion Manus AI Deal Amid Tech Talent Tensions
China's NDRC has ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing foreign investment security rules, escalating tensions over AI talent and technology ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting.
Fox 4's Irving Studio Wins Dallas Real Estate Award, Signals Media Shift
Adolfson & Peterson Construction announced Fox 4's Irving studio won a Dallas Business Journal award. The 60,000-square-foot facility topped out, with move-in slated for December 2026.
Paramount Skydance Faces Regulatory Hurdles After Warner Bros Deal Approval
Paramount Skydance shares fell 2.66% to $10.97 as the $110 billion Warner Bros merger heads into regulatory review, with DOJ subpoenas and European scrutiny expected.
Wisconsin Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Robinhood's Q1 Earnings Report
Wisconsin sues Robinhood and rivals over prediction market contracts, alleging illegal sports betting, just ahead of Robinhood's Q1 earnings report.
FTC Second Request Pauses IonQ's $1.8B SkyWater Acquisition
IonQ's $1.8B acquisition of SkyWater Technology hit an FTC second request, pausing the merger timeline. Shares closed at $42.69, down 2.19%.
House Democrats Demand UPS Explain Tariff Refund Distribution
House Democrats are pressing UPS CEO Carol Tomé for details on how tariff refunds from a Supreme Court ruling will reach customers, with a May 22 deadline for written answers.
Palo Alto Networks Surges on Japan AI Cyber Task Force Announcement
Palo Alto Networks shares gained 3.08% on Friday following Japan's creation of a financial-sector cybersecurity task force, driven by concerns over AI-powered threats from Anthropic's Mythos model.
eBay Shares Fall 5% on UK Depop Review and Upcoming Earnings
eBay shares fell 5.3% on Friday as UK regulators scrutinize its $1.2B Depop deal and investors await Q1 earnings on April 29.
Beijing Warns US Chip Export Bills Threaten Global Supply Chain Stability
China warned that US export-control bills targeting semiconductors could disrupt global chip supply chains, following House panel approval of the MATCH Act.