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Shutterstock shares climbed about 4.7% after the company announced a content connector for Anthropic’s Claude AI platform. Customers will be able to access Shutterstock’s library of images, video, music and sound effects directly through Claude and purchase licenses. The integration is intended to simplify creative use cases such as presentations and campaigns and opens up new AI-driven sales channels, which investors view as a positive signal after the company’s recent setbacks. A friendly U.S. market backdrop following moderate inflation data also supported the price increase. » Más en de.investing.com

Paul Hennessy has resigned as CEO and board member with immediate effect. The board appointed CFO Rik Powell as interim CEO; he will retain his CFO responsibilities during the transition. Hennessy will remain in a non‑executive advisory role until 7 August 2026. The board has launched a search for a permanent successor and plans to engage a strategic adviser; the stock is trading near its 52‑week low and the Q2 earnings call is scheduled for 6 August 2026. » Más en de.investing.com

Getty has terminated the merger agreement with Shutterstock even though the UK competition authority CMA had approved the deal with conditions. The CMA granted approval on the condition that Shutterstock sell its editorial business to an approved buyer. The sale process was at an advanced stage when Getty announced the termination. Both companies had previously projected annual cost savings of $150–200 million from the merger; the CMA has suspended its remaining review. » Más en de.investing.com