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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

M&A Activity and Corporate Legal Battles

MGM Resorts International is in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc. Diller’s company reportedly offered to purchase the portion of the casino operator that it does not already own. The two parties have been negotiating the potential transaction since early June. Elsewhere, Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging the artificial intelligence firm stole proprietary information. This legal action signals a breakdown in the relationship between the two prominent technology companies.

Energy Sector Dynamics and Public Offerings

Holtec Nuclear Corp. has filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The nuclear energy services firm is seeking to benefit from the increasing power demands of data centers. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is promoting "Freedom Fuel," a brand of gasoline being sold at approximately $3.47 per gallon at a network of Philadelphia-area stations. These stations have been selling fuel below the national average.

Regulatory Actions and Legal Disputes

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a test of a "space mirror" designed to illuminate the night sky. This decision comes despite public opposition from a start-up company seeking permission to bounce solar rays to Earth's dark side. In a separate legal matter, the New York Times is accusing a federal employment agency of retaliation. The newspaper’s lawsuit cites a claim that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discriminated against a white male employee by denying him a promotion.