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Costco Faces Growing Pressure Over Tariff Refund Transparency
Regulation James Calloway

Costco Faces Growing Pressure Over Tariff Refund Transparency

House Democrats are pressing Costco and other retailers to clarify how tariff refunds will reach consumers, while a class action lawsuit demands payback. COST shares last traded at $1,011.15.

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Palo Alto Networks Surges on Japan AI Cyber Task Force Announcement
Regulation James Calloway

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.

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eBay Shares Fall 5% on UK Depop Review and Upcoming Earnings
Regulation James Calloway

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.

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Beijing Warns US Chip Export Bills Threaten Global Supply Chain Stability
Regulation James Calloway

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.

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Capital One $425M Settlement Approved: Payouts Starting July 21
Regulation James Calloway

Capital One $425M Settlement Approved: Payouts Starting July 21

A federal judge approved Capital One's $425 million settlement over 360 Savings interest rates. Payments begin July 21 unless appealed.

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Constellation Energy Surges Despite Regulatory Challenge to Three Mile Island Restart
Regulation James Calloway

Constellation Energy Surges Despite Regulatory Challenge to Three Mile Island Restart

Constellation Energy shares jumped 7.2% despite a regulatory filing urging FERC to deny a waiver for the Crane nuclear restart, which is crucial for a 2027 Microsoft data center deal.

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Skillz Surges on $420M Papaya Verdict, Then Tumbles as Reality Sets In
Regulation James Calloway

Skillz Surges on $420M Papaya Verdict, Then Tumbles as Reality Sets In

Skillz shares soared 238% on a $420M jury verdict against Papaya Gaming, then dropped 25% pre-market as the market digested the company's $70.4M net loss.

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FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $5 to Monthly Bills
Regulation James Calloway

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $5 to Monthly Bills

FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities are set to file a three-year rate plan by May 22 that could raise typical residential bills by $4.26 to $5.30 per month annually.

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Skillz Stock Skyrockets After $420M False Advertising Win Over Papaya Gaming
Regulation James Calloway

Skillz Stock Skyrockets After $420M False Advertising Win Over Papaya Gaming

Skillz stock soared 187% after a jury ordered Papaya Gaming to pay $420 million for false advertising, with the possibility of an additional $652 million in disgorgement.

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FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan to Raise Monthly Bills by Up to $5.30
Regulation James Calloway

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan to Raise Monthly Bills by Up to $5.30

FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities plan to file a three-year rate proposal by May 22, aiming to fund $800M in annual grid improvements and $83M for tree trimming, which could increase monthly bills by $4.26-$5.30 for typical households.

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Super Micro Faces May 26 Deadline as Legal and Regulatory Woes Loom
Regulation James Calloway

Super Micro Faces May 26 Deadline as Legal and Regulatory Woes Loom

Super Micro Computer faces a May 26 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities lawsuit over undisclosed China sales and export-control lapses. The stock rose 2.7% but remains under pressure from criminal charges and regulatory uncertainty.

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Capital One $425M Savings Account Settlement Cleared for Payout
Regulation James Calloway

Capital One $425M Savings Account Settlement Cleared for Payout

A federal judge granted final approval to Capital One's $425 million settlement regarding its 360 Savings accounts. Eligible customers from September 2019 through June 2025 could receive payments beginning July 21, barring any appeals.

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