To boost IPOs, SEC proposes changes to share registration, reporting rules
The SEC announced what it said were broadbased reform proposals for regulations on how companies offer shares and report required information to investors.
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures; $1.5M fine imposed
Elon Musk settled the SEC's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter.
SEC issues long-awaited crypto guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an interpretation clarifying which types of cryptocurrencies are considered securities.
Analysis: Trump’s SEC gave companies more power over investors. Lawsuits pushed them back.
The U.S. SEC's policy shift gave companies more control over shareholder proposals, sparking lawsuits against AT&T, PepsiCo and Axon.
Restaurants emerge as bright spot for job growth as consumers seek treats
Upbeat sales made the U.S. restaurant industry a rare bright spot for jobs, with restaurant payrolls ticking up 1% in 2025.
Former MD CEO charged with insider trading tied to COVID vaccine contamination
An ex-executive of Gaithersburg-based Emergent BioSolutions was charged with selling stock while knowing about problems at a Baltimore plant.
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
A U.S. appeals court paused a California law requiring large companies to report on how climate change could hurt them financially.
Baltimore’s T. Rowe Price files for first crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price is seeking regulatory approval to launch an actively managed exchange-traded fund tied to multiple digital currencies.
Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about the 2020 election.
UnitedHealth under federal investigation, says it is cooperating
UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading Medicare business.
Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case
Lindsay Lohan, Akon and several other celebrities have agreed to pay to settle claims they promoted crypto investments without disclosing they were being paid to do so.
Justice Department, SEC investigating collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched investigations into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

















