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Corteva Charts Course Through Corporate Split, Eyes Strong 2026 on Seed Strength and Bayer Deal

Corteva Inc. concluded a "strong" 2025 and provided a detailed roadmap for its planned corporate separation in the latter half of 2026, while updating financial guidance. Key drivers include robust seed performance, a strategic resolution with Bayer, and an expected return to royalty neutrality ahead of schedule.

Feb 5, 2026

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Bayer's Stock Soars 107% in a Year: Is the Pharma Giant Still Undervalued?

Bayer's share price has more than doubled in the past 12 months, yet key valuation models suggest a significant gap remains between its market price and intrinsic value. We examine the metrics behind the rally and the lingering legal and portfolio challenges facing the company.

Feb 2, 2026

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Sintana Energy Secures $9 Million Settlement with ExxonMobil, Ending Colombian Block Dispute

Sintana Energy has reached a settlement with ExxonMobil, resolving a long-standing arbitration over the VMM-37 block in Colombia. The deal will see Sintana receive $9 million in payments as it transfers its interests in the block to the oil giant.

Feb 4, 2026

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Dollar General Reaches $8.5 Million Settlement Over Pricing Discrepancies: What Shoppers Need to Know

Dollar General has agreed to an $8.5 million class action settlement to resolve allegations of overcharging customers at checkout. Eligible shoppers who made purchases between 2016 and 2025 may file claims for compensation and in-store benefits.

Feb 4, 2026

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Rivian Proposes $250M Settlement in Shareholder Lawsuit, Eyes Legal Closure Amid Stock Volatility

Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive has put forward a $250 million class action settlement to resolve securities litigation, a move awaiting court approval as its stock continues to navigate turbulent market waters.

Feb 4, 2026

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Rivian Reaches $250 Million Settlement in Investor Lawsuit as EV Maker Pivots to Software and Mass Market

Rivian Automotive has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a securities class action, a move analysts see as clearing a legal hurdle as the company focuses on launching its R2 SUV and expanding its software and autonomy ambitions.

Feb 4, 2026

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Amazon's Triple Whammy: $309M Settlement, AI-Driven Layoffs, and OpenAI Talks Reshape Investor Outlook

Amazon faces a pivotal week, agreeing to a major consumer settlement, announcing AI-linked workforce reductions, and exploring a landmark investment in OpenAI—a trio of moves that could redefine its operational and strategic trajectory.

Feb 3, 2026

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Apple Begins Distributing $95 Million in Siri Privacy Settlement Payouts

Payments are now reaching eligible Apple users as part of a major class-action settlement over allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without consent. Here are the details on eligibility and distribution.

Feb 3, 2026

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Amazon to Pay $309 Million in Landmark Settlement Over Faulty Refund Practices

The e-commerce giant has agreed to a major settlement to resolve class action claims that its automated returns system wrongly withheld refunds from U.S. customers, marking another significant regulatory payout for the company.

Feb 3, 2026

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Google Reaches $68 Million Settlement Over Alleged Unauthorized Voice Recordings

Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement to resolve a long-running class action lawsuit alleging its Assistant-enabled devices secretly recorded users' conversations without proper consent. The deal, pending court approval, could provide payouts to millions of users.

Feb 3, 2026

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Werner Reaches $18 Million Settlement in Landmark Driver Wage Dispute

After an 11-year legal battle, trucking giant Werner Enterprises has agreed to an $18 million settlement, resolving claims from roughly 100,000 drivers over alleged wage and hour violations. The deal, pending final court approval, marks a significant chapter in the ongoing debate over driver compensation.

Feb 3, 2026

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Sirius XM's Legal Reshuffle and Settlement Cast Spotlight on Corporate Strategy

Sirius XM Holdings appoints streaming veteran Eve Konstan as its top legal executive while finalizing a major 'Do Not Call' lawsuit settlement, moves that analysts say highlight shifting priorities in governance and subscriber relations.

Feb 3, 2026

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FTX Victims and Silicon Valley Law Firm Fenwick & West Agree to Settlement in Landmark Fraud Case

A proposed settlement has been reached between creditors of the failed FTX exchange and law firm Fenwick & West, which was accused of designing structures that enabled the platform's massive fraud. The deal, pending court approval, marks a significant development in the sprawling litigation following the crypto giant's collapse.

Feb 3, 2026

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Visa Doubles Down on Digital Frontiers: Stablecoin Settlements and Crypto Access Take Center Stage

Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.

Jan 30, 2026

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Hawaiian Electric's Phoenix Moment: A Major Bet Signals Confidence Post-Wildfire Settlement

A sophisticated zero-cost options trade by a large investor highlights a turning point for Hawaiian Electric Industries, as stabilized finances and capped liabilities pave the way for recovery.

Feb 3, 2026

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Fidelity, Broadcom Reach Settlement in Critical Software Access Dispute

Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.

Feb 2, 2026

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Solana's Jupiter Secures $35M Strategic Investment from ParaFi, Pioneers JupUSD Settlement

Leading Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter has finalized a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital, with the landmark deal to be settled entirely in its native stablecoin, JupUSD. The move signals strong institutional validation and a push for JupUSD adoption.

Feb 2, 2026

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Circle Expands USDC's Global Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with South Korea's Hecto Financial

Circle Internet Group deepens its push into regulated cross-border payments with a new integration in South Korea, aiming to position USDC as a core settlement rail for enterprises and financial institutions.

Feb 5, 2026

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XRP at a Crossroads: Regulatory Clarity Meets Cooling Momentum in 2026

After a landmark SEC settlement and the launch of U.S. spot ETFs, XRP faces a volatile path as transaction fees plummet and ETF inflows reverse, testing its long-term utility beyond speculation.

Feb 5, 2026

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Commonwealth Financial Settles Long-Running SEC Conflict-of-Interest Case

Commonwealth Financial Network has reached a settlement with the SEC, bringing to a close a five-year legal battle over allegations the firm failed to disclose conflicts in mutual fund share class recommendations.

Feb 4, 2026