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G20 foreign ministers split over Russia and Iran as US scraps group photo in Atlanta
G20 divisions erupted in Atlanta as European ministers refused a photo with Russia’s Lavrov. See why Ukraine, Iran and trade are splitting the group.
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks raise fears of wider escalation as Iran war diplomacy hangs in balance
A tanker has been hit by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reports more vessel incidents. Find out why tensions are rising again.
Azenta (AZTA) expands GENEWIZ with SynPlexity acquisition and $71m potential Elegen commitment
Azenta is expanding its GENEWIZ gene synthesis business through the completed acquisition of SynPlexity and an exclusive technology agreement with Elegen. Regulatory filings reveal potential capital commitments of $32 million to $71 million under the Elegen arrangements, raising questions about technology integration, commercial adoption and investment returns as Azenta works to improve its Multiomics business.
Bank of Montreal completes C$14.5bn equipment-finance portfolio sale to Stonepeak
Bank of Montreal has completed the initial transfer of its transportation and vendor-finance businesses to Stonepeak, establishing Longview Capital Solutions as an independent equipment-finance platform. The transaction reduces the bank's direct exposure to capital-intensive lending while preserving minority ownership, although part of the portfolio remains to be transferred.
Freddy’s partners with Hershey for three new custard desserts as French Onion Steakburger returns November 4
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is introducing three Hershey-branded frozen custard desserts and returning its French Onion Steakburger for a limited period from November 4, 2026, through January 5, 2027. The launch follows the restaurant chain's 600th location opening and adds a film-ticket promotion intended to strengthen customer engagement during the holiday season.
Forestar (FOR) names Anthony Oxley executive chairman as $2.3bn lot backlog faces housing slowdown
Forestar Group has announced the retirement of Executive Chairman Donald Tomnitz after nine years, with President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Oxley assuming the additional chairman role on November 1. The leadership transition comes as the D.R. Horton-controlled residential lot developer manages housing affordability pressures, a 91,700-lot inventory and approximately $2.3 billion in contracted future lot sales.
Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top military strategist amid classified leak investigation and Iran tensions
Pete Hegseth has fired Pentagon strategist Brett Sylvia amid an alleged classified leak investigation. See why the timing is drawing scrutiny.
Target (TGT) revamps nearly $3bn Threshold home brand with 800 new products as retail recovery expands
Target Corporation is rebuilding one of its largest private-label businesses with new home furnishings, lower prices and redesigned store displays, testing whether stronger merchandising can support sustained sales growth across its retail network.
SEG Solar plans $950m Texas HJT cell factory, but can it close the US solar supply gap?
SEG Solar has secured land for a proposed 4 GW heterojunction solar cell factory in Texas, targeting 2028 and 2029 production starts. The investment could strengthen domestic solar supply chains, although financing, federal incentives and the gap between cell and module capacity remain decisive commercial considerations.
Danaher (DHR) unit IDBS expands a-tune partnership to connect preclinical research data
Danaher Corporation's IDBS is deepening its partnership with a-tune software AG to connect animal research operations with structured laboratory data, targeting fragmented preclinical workflows and the growing demand for traceable, AI-ready scientific information.