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Indonesia's IDX Enforces Free-Float Rule, Inflation Data Looms
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) starts phasing in a new 15% minimum free-float requirement next week, which may compel over 200 listed companies to increase their public share offerings. Market focus also shifts to upcoming trade and inflation figures.
Walmart Settles FTC Driver Pay Case for $100M as Shares Defy Market Dip
Walmart will pay $100 million to resolve FTC allegations it misled delivery drivers about earnings. Its stock rose 2.84% to $127.95 on Friday, outperforming the market.
Fermi Secures Key Texas Permit for 6-GW Project Matador
Fermi Inc. has obtained the final air-quality permit from Texas regulators for its 6-gigawatt Project Matador, allowing major construction to proceed. The stock edged lower premarket as investors also monitor a March 6 securities lawsuit deadline and a March 30 earnings call.
Hims & Hers Faces SEC Probe, Novo Nordisk Lawsuit as Analysts Cut Targets
Hims & Hers Health shares held steady premarket following disclosures of an SEC probe and a patent lawsuit from Novo Nordisk. Analysts at BTIG and Citi downgraded the stock, citing regulatory risks.
AppLovin Faces Ongoing SEC Probe While Eyeing Social Platform Expansion
AppLovin shares gained 1.6% on Friday despite confirmation of an ongoing SEC investigation. Investors are weighing regulatory risks against the company's potential expansion into social networking.
Ford Shares Rise as Trade Policy Shifts, USMCA Probe Begins
Ford Motor Co. shares closed Friday at $14.01, up 1.7%, as markets digested a Supreme Court decision overturning emergency tariffs and the launch of a USMCA rules probe.
Indonesia's Free-Float Overhaul Puts Barito Renewables in Spotlight
Barito Renewables Energy closed lower as markets assess Indonesia's proposed 15% minimum free-float rule, which could force BREN to release over $1.8 billion in shares. The broader Jakarta Composite Index edged down slightly.
BYD Faces U.S. Tariff Uncertainty as Chinese Markets Reopen
BYD's Shenzhen-listed shares remain at 90.27 yuan as markets reopen after holiday, with investors weighing U.S. tariff developments after Supreme Court struck down Trump-era emergency duties.
Visa Advances in Argentina Amid Mexico Regulatory Setback
Visa shares gained 0.8% after announcing an acquisition in Argentina, though expansion plans in Mexico faced a regulatory hurdle.
GSK Gains on EU Asthma Drug Approval and £450M Share Repurchase
GSK shares advanced after the European Commission approved its asthma drug Exdensur and the company launched a £450 million share repurchase. New data also highlighted the effectiveness of its RSV vaccine.
Fortescue Gains as Wyloo Mine Enters Public Review, Results Loom
Fortescue shares advanced slightly as regulators began a public feedback period for its proposed Wyloo North iron ore mine. Investors are focused on the upcoming comment deadline and the company's half-year financial report.
Santos Prevails in Climate Lawsuit, Investors Eye Upcoming Earnings
Santos Ltd. shares edged lower following a court's dismissal of a climate-related lawsuit. Market attention now turns to the energy producer's upcoming annual financial results.