Financial Markets Buzz: Barr’s Supervision Warning, Pfizer’s Debt Move, Motorola’s Dividend Hike, and Paramount Skydance’s WBD Deal Denial

Key TakeawaysFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr issued a stark warning on November 18, 2025, against weakening bank supervision, criticizing proposed staffing cuts and emphasizing the historical dangers of regulatory complacency.Pfizer (PFE) launched a substantial $6 billion multi-tranche debt offering, reportedly to fund its strategic acquisition of obesity drug developer Metsera, a deal currently facing competition from Novo Nordisk.Motorola Solutions (MSI) announced an 11% increase in its quarterly di ...