Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.

Barclays fined £40mn after dropping challenge over Qatar fundraising

FCA says UK bank’s conduct in October 2008 capital raising was ‘reckless and lacked integrity’

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality

The media watchdog says the broadcast channel allowed the then-prime minister to go unchallenged.

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

Beyond Casts Doubt on $40M Investment in The Container Store

Beyond said it has concerns regarding The Container Store’s ability to reach an agreement with lenders based on the financing proposals presented thus far.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Teva Fined Around $500 Million Over MS Drug Competition Concerns

The European Union fined Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical 462.6 million euros, saying it abused its market position in a way that might have delayed competitors from entering the multiple sclerosis ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Source: NFL mulling Bosa fine over MAGA hat; no timeline on decision

The NFL is looking into a fine of Nick Bosa after the 49ers defensive end wore a "Make America Great Again" hat on the field after San Francisco's win against the Dallas Cowboys.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

NASCAR dishes out $600,000 in fines, suspends 9 over race manipulation

NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.

Meta Fined $843 Million by EU Over Marketplace Ads Platform

The European Commission said the company tied its classified-ads platform to its flagship social network, undermining competition.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Ford Fined by Safety Agency Over Defective Rearview Camera Recalls

The regulator faulted the automaker for not recalling cars with defective rearview cameras quickly enough and for providing incomplete and inaccurate information.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

Cock-a-doodle-don’t: man fined over cockerel’s morning noise

Harold Brown, 80, given £200 penalty after Hampshire neighbours complained of crowing he said was a ‘croak’. A man has been fined after his noisy pet cockerel subjected neighbours in a quiet street ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Rodrigo Bentancur has not been fined by Tottenham over racial slur

Uruguayan has been banned for seven games by the FA Spurs choose to increase diversity and equality training Tottenham have not fined Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur about teammate Son ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Spain fined these budget airlines $187 million over baggage fees

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

EasyJet boss denounces ‘illegal’ fines over hand luggage charges

Spain’s penalty to carriers for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations is called ‘anti-consumer’. The boss of easyJet has denounced fines handed out to the airline and other ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Mexican peso and Canadian dollar fall after Trump’s tariff pledge

European equities slip while US Treasury yields edge higher

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Shanghai’s ambition to be the ‘future of finance’ fell apart

The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a toll

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Wall Street banks back UK stocks to outshine Europe under Trump tariffs

Analysts point to lack of manufacturers that could be hit and high weighting in banks and oil stocks

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.

Trump’s Reckless Choices for National Leadership

Three extreme cabinet nominations demonstrate his contempt for a responsible executive branch.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

SEC fines South Carolina $250K after fans storm the field to celebrate upset win over Texas A&M

This is South Carolina's second offense of the year following a similar incident after a basketball upset

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practices

Tech - ABC News - November 14

Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices

Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels says

World - Financial Times - November 14

EU fines Meta over $840 million for ‘abusive practices’ favoring Facebook Marketplace

Meta received a fine of over $840 million on Wednesday for breaching the European Union’s antitrust rules as it relates to market domination after three years of legal proceedings. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Anthony Edwards fined $35K for flipping ref the middle finger in Timberwolves' win over Kings

Edwards made the gesture after an offensive foul call against Sacramento

Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for using anti-gay term in interview after win over Bucks

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets snuck out a one-point win over the Bucks on Saturday night in Charlotte.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

Hornets' LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for 'derogatory comment' in postgame interview after win over Bucks

Ball used the offensive phrase while describing Charlotte's defense at the end of the win

Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

SEC fines Oklahoma, Auburn after fans storm field in upsets over Alabama, Texas A&M

The Sooners were hit with an extra $100,000 because fans stormed the field before the end of the Alabama game

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Big 12 fines Arizona State $25,000 for premature field storm during win over BYU

The game was delayed over 10 minutes as fans were on the field during a lengthy replay review to determine if there was a second left.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 23 hours ago

Trump fundraising off Biden 'garbage' remark

Former President Trump is fundraising off of a remark by President Biden in which he appeared to call Trump supporters garbage. “Moments ago, Kamala’s boss crooked Joe Biden just called ALL my ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Republicans subpoena Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Wednesday issued a subpoena to ActBlue, a popular Democratic fundraising platform that has collected record donations for the Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

MicroStrategy takes fundraising to $7bn for push into bitcoin

Software maker turned crypto investor increases size of convertible bond offering to $2.6bn

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Italy puts brakes on ‘reckless’ e-scooter use with new helmet and insurance rules

Companies including Lime, Dott and Bird say requirements will slash demand

World - Financial Times - November 20

Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises

Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job losses

Business - Financial Times - October 31

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return

It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

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