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Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class-action settlement for failing to prevent a 2024 data breach that compromised 77,000 customers and others. Eligible claimants may receive about $100, with California residents getting an additional $50, plus two years of identity theft protection. The settlement also covers documented losses and related expenses, with a claim deadline of July 27, 2026.