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Massachusetts City Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs Amid Fraud Crackdown
Haverhill, Massachusetts is advancing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, requiring removal within 60 days or daily fines. The move follows a unanimous council vote and growing fraud concerns.
Michigan Regulators Approve $276M Consumers Energy Rate Increase
Michigan regulators have granted Consumers Energy a $276.6 million annual rate increase, raising typical residential bills by $6.46 per month starting May 1. The decision funds grid upgrades but drew criticism from the state's attorney general.
Atmos Energy Secures $3 Billion Credit Extension Amid Safety Probe
Atmos Energy has extended $3 billion in credit facilities to 2029 and 2031, reinforcing liquidity while navigating a safety investigation and upholding its $4.2 billion fiscal 2026 capital expenditure target.
Snap Shares Recover Amid EU Digital Services Act Investigation
Snap Inc shares gained 2.5% on Monday, recovering slightly from last week's decline triggered by an EU investigation into child-safety practices. The company faces global regulatory pressure as it pursues subscription revenue growth.
New Hampshire Senate Passes Crypto ATM Fraud Bill Amid Rising Senior Losses
The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation mandating cryptocurrency ATM operators to reimburse fraud victims who report within 14 days, as nationwide losses surpassed $65 million in the first half of 2024.
GE Aerospace Faces Shareholder Pushback on Human Rights Review Proposal
Two shareholder groups are urging GE Aerospace investors to vote against a proposal calling for an independent review of human rights risk assessments in defense sales. The company's board opposes the measure ahead of the May 5 annual meeting.
Grab's $600M Taiwan Expansion Faces Antitrust Review Over Uber Ties
Grab Holdings' planned $600 million acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan is under regulatory review, with authorities examining Uber's influence as a major shareholder. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, represents Grab's first move beyond its Southeast Asian home market.
Vertex Shares Slide on Updated Safety Warnings for CF Drugs
Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares declined 4.6% to $433.07 following updated U.S. safety labels for its cystic fibrosis drugs citing serious neuropsychiatric events. The company maintains its 2026 revenue outlook remains heavily dependent on CF treatments.
EPA Grants Summer E15 Waiver to Ease Gas Prices, Impact May Be Limited
The U.S. EPA issued an emergency waiver permitting summer sales of E15 gasoline starting May 1 to address high pump prices. However, infrastructure and supply limitations may curb the policy's effectiveness.
Tech Giants Face Legal Reckoning as Child Safety Verdicts Hit Shares
Meta Platforms and Alphabet shares declined following U.S. jury verdicts holding the companies negligent in child safety cases. The rulings have sparked renewed regulatory pressure and investor concerns about platform design liability.
Snap Shares Plunge on EU Child Safety Investigation, Broader Social Media Selloff
Snap Inc. shares tumbled 10.7% to $4.01 after European Union regulators announced a formal investigation into Snapchat's child protection measures. The selloff extended across the social media sector following a separate U.S. legal ruling against Meta and Alphabet.
Circle Stock Plunge May Be Overblown as Senate Bill Targets Stablecoin Rewards
Circle Internet Financial's stock fell a record 20% Tuesday following a Senate draft bill that limits rewards for holding stablecoins. Analysts argue the reaction was overdone, as the proposal primarily affects distributors like Coinbase, not Circle's core reserve income.