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Elon Musk Faces Fraud Lawsuit Over Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure

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Elon Musk must face a fraud lawsuit after a U.S. judge ruled that shareholders sufficiently alleged that he defrauded them by delaying the disclosure of his Twitter stake, now known as X. U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan rejected Musk’s attempt to dismiss the case, which was brought by former Twitter shareholders, including the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System.

The lawsuit claims that Musk’s delayed SEC filing on his initial 5% Twitter stake, which was not disclosed until 11 days after the March 24, 2022, deadline, caused shareholders to sell their stocks at artificially low prices, ultimately costing them more than $200 million. Musk’s eventual filing revealed that he had acquired a 9.2% stake, which sent Twitter shares up by 27% in early April 2022.

Judge Carter found that Musk’s filing and his tweets about potentially creating a Twitter rival or altering the platform’s logo could have misled investors into thinking Musk was making a “passive” investment and did not intend to take over the company. While some claims were dismissed, the case will proceed to explore whether Musk’s actions were fraudulent.

Wipro Secures $650 Million Deal with British Insurer Phoenix Group

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Wipro, India’s fourth-largest IT services provider, has secured a significant 10-year deal worth 500 million pounds ($645.4 million) with British insurer Phoenix Group. This deal, announced on Wednesday, marks Wipro’s second major contract this financial year.

Deal Details

The contract focuses on Phoenix Group’s ReAssure business, where Wipro will handle the administration of life and pension business operations. As part of the agreement, Wipro will expand its presence in the United Kingdom, setting up operational and technology hubs that will include staff from both Wipro and Phoenix Group. Some employees from Phoenix will transition to Wipro, though the exact number of employees involved has not been disclosed.

Impact and Strategic Growth

The deal is a significant step for Wipro, especially as mega contracts like this one are crucial for driving revenue in the highly competitive IT services sector. In June 2024, Wipro announced another major $500 million deal with a U.S. communications service provider. The Phoenix Group agreement highlights Wipro’s ongoing growth and expansion in international markets, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Market Reaction

Despite the announcement, Wipro’s shares closed 1.3% down on Wednesday, with the statement being released after the Indian stock market closed for the day.

CD Projekt Shares Fall After ‘Witcher IV’ Release Delayed Beyond 2026

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Shares of CD Projekt (CDR.WA) saw a significant decline of nearly 13% in early trading on Wednesday, following the company’s announcement that the highly anticipated “Witcher IV” would not be released before 2027. The delay has sparked concerns about an even longer wait for the next installment in the beloved Witcher series.

‘Witcher IV’ Release Date Pushed Beyond 2026

CD Projekt confirmed that “Witcher IV,” which is being developed under the code name Polaris, will be the first entry in a new trilogy expanding the Witcher universe. The franchise, which has sold over 75 million copies globally, is known for its medieval fantasy world and critical acclaim. However, the game developer has refrained from giving an exact release date, instead suggesting that the game would premiere after 2026 to provide more clarity for investors.

Analysts React to the Delay

The news that the release of “Witcher IV” will not occur before 2027 was not entirely unexpected, according to analysts. Grzegorz Balcerski from Trigon noted that his previous forecast already anticipated the game’s premiere in the second quarter of 2027. However, the extended timeline has raised concerns about potential further delays, which are common in the video game industry. Some analysts expressed disappointment at the lack of commitment to a firm 2027 release, which could signal a longer delay.

Impact on Stock Performance

As a result of the news, CD Projekt’s stock dropped sharply by 11% as of 0940 GMT, marking its largest one-day loss in two years. The company was the worst performer on Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 index on the day of the announcement. Despite this, the stock had been up 20% since the beginning of 2025, indicating strong market performance until the release delay news.

Development Timeline and Expectations

In November, CD Projekt had announced that “Witcher IV” had entered full-scale production, and CEO Michal Nowakowski had indicated that it typically takes five to six years to develop a major AAA game. The company had initially revealed the development of the new Witcher saga in March 2022, with high hopes for a new chapter in the series.