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Crypto Kiosk Fraud Prompts Regulatory Crackdown Across U.S. States
Regulation James Calloway

Crypto Kiosk Fraud Prompts Regulatory Crackdown Across U.S. States

Americans lost over $333 million to cryptocurrency ATM scams in 2025, driving lawmakers in at least 15 states to propose stricter rules including registration mandates and enhanced warnings.

Kyndryl Shares Stabilize After Steep Plunge on Regulatory Scrutiny, Leadership Changes
Regulation James Calloway

Kyndryl Shares Stabilize After Steep Plunge on Regulatory Scrutiny, Leadership Changes

Kyndryl's stock found modest footing in premarket trading following a 55% collapse, triggered by a delayed SEC filing and an internal controls review. The IT services firm also announced the departure of its CFO and global controller.

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National Grid Shares Hold Steady Amid Regulatory Watch and Infrastructure Milestone
Regulation James Calloway

National Grid Shares Hold Steady Amid Regulatory Watch and Infrastructure Milestone

National Grid shares showed minimal movement as the company completed a key grid upgrade project. Investor focus remains on Ofgem's upcoming RIIO-3 license decision and UK interest rate volatility.

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GSK's RSV Vaccine Advances in China Review, Analysts Adjust Targets
Regulation James Calloway

GSK's RSV Vaccine Advances in China Review, Analysts Adjust Targets

GSK's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine Arexvy has entered regulatory review in China, a key market for adult immunization. The stock declined Monday despite several brokerages raising price targets.

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Telstra Shares Dip Amid Spectrum Fee Dispute Ahead of Earnings
Regulation James Calloway

Telstra Shares Dip Amid Spectrum Fee Dispute Ahead of Earnings

Telstra shares edged lower as the telecom giant pushes for a cap on spectrum renewal costs, challenging regulator proposals ahead of its half-year results.

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Hims & Hers Shares Plunge 16% After Halting $49 Weight-Loss Pill Amid Novo Nordisk Lawsuit
Regulation James Calloway

Hims & Hers Shares Plunge 16% After Halting $49 Weight-Loss Pill Amid Novo Nordisk Lawsuit

Hims & Hers Health stock tumbled in after-hours trading following the withdrawal of its compounded semaglutide product and a patent infringement lawsuit from Novo Nordisk. Leerink Partners reduced its price target on the company.

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Meta Shares Gain as EU Considers Forcing WhatsApp to Open AI Access
Regulation James Calloway

Meta Shares Gain as EU Considers Forcing WhatsApp to Open AI Access

Meta Platforms stock advanced 2.4% in after-hours trading following reports that European Union regulators are weighing interim measures to compel WhatsApp to allow competing AI assistants on its platform.

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Nexstar Shares Surge on Political Support for Tegna Acquisition Amid FCC Rule Review
Regulation James Calloway

Nexstar Shares Surge on Political Support for Tegna Acquisition Amid FCC Rule Review

Nexstar Media Group stock jumped 14.3% after former President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr endorsed its Tegna takeover. A Senate hearing on broadcast ownership rules is set for February 10.

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Netflix Shares Drop as DOJ Scrutinizes Warner Bros Acquisition
Regulation James Calloway

Netflix Shares Drop as DOJ Scrutinizes Warner Bros Acquisition

Netflix stock declined over 2% after the Department of Justice issued a civil subpoena related to its proposed Warner Bros deal, raising regulatory uncertainty.

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EU Threatens Interim Action Against Meta Over WhatsApp AI Restrictions
Regulation James Calloway

EU Threatens Interim Action Against Meta Over WhatsApp AI Restrictions

Meta shares gained 0.6% despite EU antitrust warnings targeting its limits on rival AI assistants within WhatsApp. The European Commission may impose rare interim measures to preserve competition.

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NIO Shares Dip on Major Vehicle Recall Over Software Glitch
Regulation James Calloway

NIO Shares Dip on Major Vehicle Recall Over Software Glitch

NIO shares fell in premarket trading after Chinese regulators ordered a recall of over 246,000 vehicles due to a software issue that can cause in-car screens to black out temporarily.

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SSE Shares Approach 52-Week High Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Investment Focus
Regulation James Calloway

SSE Shares Approach 52-Week High Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Investment Focus

SSE shares gained 0.32% to 2,518p in early London trading, nearing a 52-week peak. Investors are monitoring regulatory decisions and the company's £1.8 billion network investment plan.

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