Securities and Exchange Commission

Xponential Fitness Inc (NYSE:XPOF) shares are rising in extended trading Wednesday after the company disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded an investigation without taking action. What Happened: After market close on Wednesday, fitness franchisor Xponential Fitness...

As shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) witness a steep decline, company insiders are stepping up to the plate with a series of insider buys, which analysts and experts say is “a strong signal.” What Happened: On Saturday, popular investment newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared...

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Crypto Task Force will host four additional roundtables to address cryptocurrency regulation, starting April 11, the agency announced on Tuesday. What Happened: The series, set to run through June 6, will tackle trading rules, custody standards, asset...

Pfizer Pays Nearly $60 Million To Resolve False Claims Allegations  The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday that Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), on behalf of its subsidiary Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE:BHVN) (Biohaven), agreed to pay $59,746,277 to resolve allegations that Biohaven knowingly caused...

A dozen financial firms, including industry leaders Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) and KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR), have reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over recordkeeping violations. The settlement, totaling $63.1 million, addresses allegations of improper...

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, drew attention for his industry-friendly track record and potential to reshape the agency's enforcement priorities. What Happened: Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for his skepticism of...

Becton, Dickinson And Co. Agrees To Pay $175 Million Civil Penalty The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday announced it had settled charges against Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX), known as BD, for repeatedly misleading investors about risks associated with its continued sales of...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested an Alabama resident for allegedly hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‘s social media account on X earlier this year. What Happened: The FBI apprehended Eric Council Jr. on Thursday, accusing him of conspiring with...

“Shark Tank” investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has shown interest in joining the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has also proposed the formation of a multilevel business advisory group to the campaign team of Kamala Harris. What Happened: Cuban told...

Editor’s Note: A key point in this article has been updated to reflect accurate information on GameStop’s peak May 14 share price. GameStop Corp.‘s (NYSE:GME) second meme stock surge this spring hasn't attracted the swarm of retail investors that made the company famous in 2021,...

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas expects a potential launch date of July 2 for the spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The forecast follows updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This prediction comes after the SEC staff provided feedback to issuers, asking for adjustments...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, an event highlighted by Chairman Gary Gensler. Gensler channeled his inner Taylor Swift by highlighting the "eras" the SEC has gone through. What Happened: Gensler drew comparisons between the “eras”...

As digital assets gain more traction in the financial world, recent regulatory changes and increased interest from institutional investors are setting the stage for significant shifts in the market. One of the most impactful developments is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission‘s (SEC...

In a move to bolster record-keeping and address security vulnerabilities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned the use of third-party messaging apps and texting on its employees’ work phones. This decision aligns the SEC’s internal practices with the standards it...

The legal battle surrounding Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has taken another turn, with Montenegro’s Supreme Court having thrown a wrench into the extradition process, cancelling a lower court’s decision to send the beleaguered co-founder to South Korea. What Happened: The...