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Musk Found Liable for Misleading Statements in Twitter Buyout Saga
Elon Musk was found liable for misleading Twitter investors with public statements during the 2022 takeover battle. The jury rejected claims of an intentional fraud scheme, but damages could reach billions.
Super Micro Plunges on Co-Founder Charges Over AI Server Diversion
Super Micro Computer shares plummeted 33.2% after U.S. authorities charged co-founder Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw and two others with illegally diverting $2.5 billion worth of AI servers to China. The company placed Liaw on leave and named a new compliance chief.
FTC Issues $58M in Refunds Over Rental, Credit Repair Violations
The Federal Trade Commission is sending over $58 million in refunds to consumers harmed by hidden rental fees and illegal credit repair schemes. Nearly 887,000 people will receive payments from two separate settlements.
IRS Direct Deposit Snag Delays Refunds for Over 800,000 Taxpayers
The IRS has issued more than 830,000 notices to taxpayers with invalid direct deposit information, potentially delaying refunds by over 10 weeks. Lawmakers are questioning how unbanked individuals can access funds faster.
Nexstar Completes $6.2B Tegna Takeover, Faces Legal Challenges
Nexstar Media Group has closed its $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, becoming the largest owner of local television stations in the United States. The deal received regulatory approval but is now facing antitrust lawsuits from several states and DirecTV.
Brazil Freight Fines Pressure Ambev Amid Rising Cost Outlook
Ambev's U.S.-listed shares fell after Brazil imposed fines for minimum freight-price violations, reviving concerns over logistics costs. The brewer forecasts Brazil beer production costs to increase 4.5%-7.5% in 2026.
Eight States Sue to Block Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Tegna Acquisition
A coalition of eight states has filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to halt Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, arguing the deal would harm competition and raise costs for consumers.
Jury Deliberates Musk Twitter Fraud Case Over 'On Hold' Tweet
A federal jury is deliberating whether Elon Musk committed fraud with his 2022 statements about the Twitter acquisition and fake accounts. The class action covers investors who sold stock between May and October 2022.
GEICO Advances $2.7M Fraud Suit Amid March Madness Marketing Push
A New York federal judge allowed most of GEICO's $2.7 million civil racketeering and fraud claims to proceed against medical providers. The legal move coincides with the insurer's launch of a March Madness docuseries on Paramount+.
Nubank Gains Industry Influence with Febraban Membership, Shares Climb
Shares of Nu Holdings advanced on Monday after its Nubank unit became a member of Brazil's leading banking association, a strategic step toward securing a full banking license. The digital bank ended 2025 with 131 million customers globally.
WBD Shares Dip Amid California Probe, Paramount Deal Faces Scrutiny
Warner Bros. Discovery shares declined 1% Friday, closing at $27.14, as California's attorney general launched an investigation into Paramount's $31-per-share acquisition offer, adding to existing regulatory and financing concerns.