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SEC Proposes Semi-Annual Reports, Retail Pushes Quarterly 10-Qs

5/14/2026

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed that companies file an annual report and a semi-annual report.
WallStreetBets, representing 18 million retail investors, submitted a letter urging quarterly 10-Qs because they lack Bloomberg terminals.
The SEC says semi-annual reporting would cut filing costs and let firms focus on long-term growth.
Over 120 commenters warned the change threatens transparency and could enable Enron-type fraud, while the period stays open until July.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed that companies file an annual report and a semi-annual report.
WallStreetBets, representing 18 million retail investors, submitted a letter urging quarterly 10-Qs because they lack Bloomberg terminals.
The SEC says semi-annual reporting would cut filing costs and let firms focus on long-term growth.
Over 120 commenters warned the change threatens transparency and could enable Enron-type fraud, while the period stays open until July.