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FT Alphaville warns that SpaceX’s IPO could include a lock-up waiver allowing insiders to dump shares on day one, undermining investor protections and retail investors’ ability to sue under Section 11; experts advocate a short, 90-day lock-up to preserve tracing after Slack v. Pirani, but the SEC has not acted, leaving the largest IPO in history with a weakened safety net.
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler, a 6-5 sophomore who evolved from a freshman reserve to a go-to starter and led UK with 73 made 3-pointers at 41% this season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with a Do Not Contact tag to explore possible destinations for year three after a breakout campaign that included notable late-game moments.
The Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, with Sam Waldon continuing as Acting Director until then. Woodcock, a former SEC director and current Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, will lead more than 1,000 enforcement staff and steer cases that strengthen investor protection and market integrity, drawing on his SEC leadership background and governance expertise.
Wrigley Field will host its first-ever volleyball games on Sept. 6, 2026, a women’s college doubleheader featuring Nebraska vs. Missouri and Penn State vs. Kentucky as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. The matches, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and broadcast on FOX, will see a volleyball court erected in center field, continuing a trend of showcasing the sport in non-traditional venues.
Vanderbilt announced a long-term contract extension for head coach Mark Byington after a 27-9 season that included a No.5 seed NCAA Tournament berth, a Round of 32 appearance, and an SEC tournament final—his second straight trip to March Madness. The extension follows his success at Vanderbilt’s helm after prior stops at James Madison and Georgia Southern, and comes amid UNC coaching rumors surrounding Byington.
South Carolina is reportedly set to part ways with baseball coach Paul Mainieri after his second season since returning in 2025, as the Gamecocks sit 28-29 overall and 6-24 in SEC play following a 22-6 loss to Arkansas; Mainieri previously led LSU to a 2009 College World Series title and also coached at Notre Dame and Air Force.
Elon Musk’s lawyers sidestepped the SEC during settlement talks over the Twitter case.
The SEC is drafting a proposal to let public companies report earnings semi-annually instead of quarterly, aligning U.S. practice with Europe. Proponents say it could reduce compliance costs (about $1.2 million per company annually) and ease the burden on smaller firms and IPOs, enabling longer-term planning, while critics warn it may reduce transparency for investors who rely on quarterly data and could enable underperforming firms to mask problems. The plan would require a lengthy comment period and faces pushback from activists and market participants; if adopted, it would mark a major shift in U.S. financial reporting after decades of more frequent disclosures.
The SEC, in a joint interpretation with the CFTC, clarifies how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions, provides a token taxonomy for categories like digital commodities and digital securities, explains when a non-security crypto asset can become (or cease to be) subject to an investment contract, and covers application to airdrops, protocol mining, staking, and wrapping; the goal is to give market participants clearer rules and will be published in the Federal Register.
The Wall Street Journal reports the SEC is considering a plan to make quarterly earnings disclosures optional and allow a biannual cadence instead, potentially reducing corporate reporting costs but sparking debate over investor transparency, market oversight, and possible insider-trading risks. The change would not eliminate quarterly reporting altogether, but would give companies more flexibility, a move that has drawn cautious support and pointed concerns about how well investors would be informed about a company’s health.
Tennessee catcher Stone Lawless appeared to deliver a go-ahead homer against Georgia, but his celebratory bat flip and champagne moment came before the ball crossed the wall. The ball ended up a loud out and Tennessee’s rally fizzled, costing them the game and sparking a nationwide meme about unwritten baseball rules.
The U.S. SEC is preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reporting optional and give companies the option to share results twice a year, effectively moving to a biannual reporting cycle. The proposal could be published next month, with a public comment period (typically at least 30 days) before a vote. Regulators say the change would make quarterly reporting optional rather than eliminating it entirely, a move that aligns with ongoing political pressure while raising questions about transparency and market volatility.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Judge Margaret A. Ryan has resigned as Director of the Division of Enforcement, with Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon named Acting Director effective March 16, 2026. Chairman Paul S. Atkins said the agency will refocus on enforcing federal securities laws to deter fraud, market manipulation, and related abuses, and to hold individual wrongdoers accountable, with a permanent successor to be announced in coming weeks.
Auburn missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020-21, finishing 17–16 (7–11 SEC) despite a rugged schedule (No. 3 strength of schedule, 17 Quad‑1 games) and multiple quality wins. A 3–9 late-season stretch, including losses to Ole Miss, Mississippi State and other bubble teams, left their at-large bid out of reach. Their resume still included key wins (Kentucky, Texas, NC State, Florida on the road), but the overall body of work wasn’t enough, and Auburn now shifts to the NIT where they’re expected to be a No. 1 seed hosting games."
Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 86-75 to win the SEC Tournament, their first title since 2000, led by Darius Acuff Jr.’s 28 points and 11 assists with key bench scoring from DJ Wagner. The result could shift NCAA bracket seed lines ahead of Selection Sunday as both teams bid for favorable placements and momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament.