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SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects

The probe raises regulatory pressure on the world's most valuable automaker, which already faces a federal safety probe into accidents involving its driver assistant systems. Concerns about fires from Tesla solar systems have been published previously, but this is the first report of investigation by the securities regulator.

US steps up disclosure pressure on Chinese companies

Chinese companies will have to disclose more information about audits and whether they are controlled by a government or else leave U.S. stock markets under a rule approved by securities regulators.

FTC challenges Nvidia’s deal for Arm Holdings

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp.’s proposed landmark takeover of semiconductor-design specialist Arm Holdings, arguing the chip-industry deal is anticompetitive.

Kroger managing inflation with select price increases

The select price hikes come as Kroger beat Wall Street estimates for the third quarter, reporting total sales of $31.9 billion in the third quarter, compared to $29.7 billion for the same period last year.