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JPMorgan Lawsuit Advances as Judge Allows Key Cash-Sweep Claims
Regulation James Calloway

JPMorgan Lawsuit Advances as Judge Allows Key Cash-Sweep Claims

JPMorgan Chase shares held steady at $302.55 as a Manhattan judge allowed central cash-sweep breach-of-contract claims to move forward. The bank faces scrutiny over the interest rates paid on customer idle cash.

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Lilly's $1.5B Oral Obesity Pill Stockpile Signals Major Launch Ambitions
Regulation James Calloway

Lilly's $1.5B Oral Obesity Pill Stockpile Signals Major Launch Ambitions

Eli Lilly has accumulated $1.5 billion in pre-launch inventory for its experimental oral obesity treatment orforglipron, with the FDA's target decision date set for April 10. The substantial stockpile highlights the company's push to overcome supply limitations that have hampered the GLP-1 market.

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Microsoft Shares Hold Near $401 as FTC Inquiry Casts Shadow Over AI, Cloud Business

Microsoft shares traded near $401 as a heightened FTC investigation into the company's AI and cloud software bundling created uncertainty ahead of the holiday break.

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P&G Shares Dip Amid Italy Ad Probe, Insider Sale Ahead of Dividend
Regulation James Calloway

P&G Shares Dip Amid Italy Ad Probe, Insider Sale Ahead of Dividend

Procter & Gamble shares declined 0.7% to $160.07 amid an Italian advertising investigation and an insider stock sale, with the company's quarterly dividend scheduled for payment.

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Goldman Sachs Legal Chief Exits Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
Regulation James Calloway

Goldman Sachs Legal Chief Exits Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler steps down following disclosures about her past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, as the bank's shares face volatility.

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Eli Lilly Builds $1.5B Inventory for Obesity Pill Ahead of FDA Decision
Regulation James Calloway

Eli Lilly Builds $1.5B Inventory for Obesity Pill Ahead of FDA Decision

Eli Lilly shares edged higher Friday as the company disclosed a $1.5 billion inventory build for its experimental weight-loss pill orforglipron, awaiting an FDA decision this spring.

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Visa Shares Drop on Legal Fee Disclosure, Stock Exchange Plan
Regulation James Calloway

Visa Shares Drop on Legal Fee Disclosure, Stock Exchange Plan

Visa shares declined 3.1% Friday following a regulatory disclosure that ties a proposed Class B stock exchange to a significant reduction in legal interchange fees. The company estimates those fees at $39.4 billion as of October 2025.

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Ex-CEO Gets 20 Years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
Regulation James Calloway

Ex-CEO Gets 20 Years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

Former Praetorian Group International CEO Ramil Palafox received a 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors worldwide.

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Lilly Builds $1.5B Obesity Pill Inventory Ahead of Key FDA Decision
Regulation James Calloway

Lilly Builds $1.5B Obesity Pill Inventory Ahead of Key FDA Decision

Eli Lilly shares gained as the pharmaceutical giant disclosed a $1.5 billion inventory build for its experimental oral obesity treatment ahead of an anticipated FDA decision in April.

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JPMorgan Faces Class Action on Sweep Rates as Stocks Head for Weekly Loss
Regulation James Calloway

JPMorgan Faces Class Action on Sweep Rates as Stocks Head for Weekly Loss

JPMorgan Chase shares edged higher Friday as a U.S. judge permitted parts of a class action over low cash-sweep rates. The broader market declined, heading for its worst week since November.

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Philip Morris Hits 52-Week High Despite India IQOS Ban
Regulation James Calloway

Philip Morris Hits 52-Week High Despite India IQOS Ban

Philip Morris shares climbed 1.4% to $188.95, setting a new 52-week high. The gain came despite India's health ministry refusing to relax its ban on heated tobacco, blocking the IQOS launch.

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Amazon Shares Dip Amid Italian Tax Investigation, AI Spending Concerns Weigh
Regulation James Calloway

Amazon Shares Dip Amid Italian Tax Investigation, AI Spending Concerns Weigh

Amazon stock declined following reports of a new Italian tax probe, extending a sharp February sell-off. Investor focus remains on the company's massive planned AI investments and competitive pressures.

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