Why Edison International Stock Just Crashed

Edison International stock plummeted 24.2% after California legislators rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to shield utilities from wildfire liability lawsuits. The failed legislation would have prevented insurance companies from suing utilities for wildfire damages, instead forcing insurers to bear the costs. While some compromise measures were proposed, the rejection of the main subrogation lawsuit protection resulted in a significant stock decline and a downgrade from Mizuho Bank.