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Target Appoints Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing Officer
Target Corporation has tapped former Hilton executive Mark Weinstein to lead its marketing and guest experience divisions. Reporting directly to CEO Michael Fiddelke, Weinstein will oversee the retailer’s brand strategy, its Roundel media network, and the Target+ marketplace as the company attempts to deepen consumer engagement and drive long-term growth.
TriNet Board Approves Quarterly Dividend of $0.29 Per Share
TriNet shareholders will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share following a board approval finalized on September 11, 2026. The Dublin-based human resources firm, which specializes in support for small and medium-sized businesses, set the payout schedule to deliver these funds to investors by late October.
Valens Semiconductor Appoints Semtech COO Asaf Silberstein to Board
Valens Semiconductor has expanded its board of directors with the addition of Asaf Silberstein, the current Chief Operating Officer at Semtech Corporation. The move brings over two decades of technical leadership to the Hod Hasharon-based chipmaker as it seeks to scale its connectivity solutions within global automotive and audiovisual markets.
Burford Capital Prices $300 Million Senior Secured Note Offering
Burford Capital has priced a $300 million private offering of 8.000% senior secured notes due 2029. The finance firm intends to use the proceeds, paired with existing cash, to redeem its outstanding 6.250% senior notes due 2028, a move expected to conclude by September 17, 2026.
Dr. David Jackson Merges Martial Arts Discipline with Corporate Strategy
For Dr. David Jackson, the path to effective leadership is paved with the same principles found on the dojo floor. In his new book, The Martial Art of Management, the executive consultant argues that modern corporate culture often mistakes control for accountability, stifling the very autonomy needed to navigate rapid technological change.
VPN.com CEO Warns AI Cyber Threats Could Cost Firms $3 Trillion
Global corporations face a massive financial reckoning as artificial intelligence accelerates the speed and scale of digital attacks. Michael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com, argues that current estimates of cybersecurity debt are vastly understated, potentially reaching $3 trillion once companies factor in the vulnerability of their entire digital footprint.
Abbott Labs Settles Infant Formula Fraud Case for $385 Million
Three former Abbott Laboratories employees have successfully challenged the company’s manufacturing standards in a landmark False Claims Act case, resulting in a nearly $385 million settlement. The whistleblowers alleged that the firm knowingly sold contaminated infant formula to government-funded programs, triggering a massive federal investigation into its safety practices.
Equity LifeStyle Properties to Join Bank of America Securities Forum
Executives from Chicago-based Equity LifeStyle Properties will join a roundtable discussion at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference on September 15. The firm, which manages 173,559 sites across its portfolio, intends to discuss its current market position during the afternoon session in a live-streamed event.
Gold House Celebrates Multicultural Emmy Nominees in Los Angeles
More than 200 artists and industry leaders gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on September 10 for the annual One House Toast to the Emmys. The event honored multicultural excellence in television, spotlighting historic achievements from nominees across this year’s most celebrated series.
Managers Rate University of Phoenix Graduates Highly in New Harris Poll
Ninety-eight percent of managers overseeing University of Phoenix graduates report overall satisfaction with their performance, according to a recent Harris Poll. The survey highlights a disconnect between general institutional perceptions and the direct, positive experiences of supervisors who rely on these graduates to meet shifting workplace demands.
Charles Zhang Retains Top Spot on Barron’s 2026 Independent Advisor List
For the fourth consecutive year, Charles Zhang has secured the number one ranking on Barron’s list of the nation’s top 100 independent financial advisors. This marks the fifth time the founder of Portage-based Zhang Financial has claimed the top position, underscoring a period of sustained influence within the wealth management sector.
Why a Fireplace Remodel Offers a Budget-Friendly Home Refresh
With mortgage rates keeping many homeowners in place, small-scale renovations are gaining traction as a way to modernize living spaces. St. Louis fireplace expert John Bubenik suggests that updating a home’s visual anchor—the fireplace—can offer a significant aesthetic transformation without the heavy costs of a full-scale remodel.
Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera Binds AI Agents to Immutable Constitution
On September 8, independent inventor Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera deployed a smart contract to the Base network, effectively anchoring a written constitution for AI agents into an immutable, public ledger. This system, dubbed the Artificial Intelligence United Cyber Nation, forces AI operations to comply with rules that are structurally impossible to bypass.
Uranium Royalty Corp. Posts Sharp Income Gains After Sweetwater Buy
Uranium Royalty Corp. reported a 1,530% surge in net income to $16.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, bolstered by the strategic sale of physical uranium holdings to finance its landmark acquisition of Sweetwater Royalties, which transformed the company into a major U.S. landholder.
DFRobot Launches seeMote Cap to Bridge Physical Tools and VisionOS
Priced at $229, the seeMote Cap by DFRobot brings physical equipment into the spatial computing era. By allowing developers to mount tracking modules directly onto existing lab tools, screwdrivers, or training instruments, the device enables 6DoF movement capture within Apple Vision Pro environments without requiring custom controller hardware.
ReDEFY flips consulting model with pre-built Salesforce solutions
Instead of pitching with slide decks, Salesforce partner ReDEFY is arriving at Dreamforce 2026 with fully functional software in hand. The firm’s new "Built Before the Meeting" strategy tasks consultants with developing vertical-specific platforms before an initial sales call, effectively reversing the traditional consulting cycle for government and commercial clients.
Hornbeck Offshore Secures North Sea Decommissioning Contract
A major North Sea operator has tapped Hornbeck Offshore Services for a multi-year decommissioning campaign, tasking the firm with complex plug and abandonment operations starting in the second quarter of 2027. The agreement marks a significant expansion of the company’s rigless intervention footprint in European waters.
PPL Electric Seeks Tariff Shift to Shift Grid Costs to Data Centers
PPL Electric Utilities has asked Pennsylvania regulators to approve a new transmission rider that would shift the financial burden of grid upgrades directly to large-scale energy users. The proposal aims to protect residential and small business customers from bearing the costs of infrastructure projects driven by data center expansion.
ZS Secures Leader Status in 2026 IDC MarketScape for RWD and RWE
The research firm IDC has named ZS a Leader in its 2026 assessment of worldwide life science real-world data and evidence providers. The designation highlights the firm’s integrated approach to combining consulting expertise with proprietary technology platforms to convert raw medical data into actionable regulatory and commercial insights.
ATI CEO Kim Fields to Headline Morgan Stanley Aerospace Forum
Kim Fields, the chief executive of ATI Inc., will head to Dana Point, California, this week to outline the company’s strategic trajectory within the aerospace sector. Fields is scheduled for a high-profile fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 17, 2026.
Oaktree Capital to Divest 9 Million TORM Shares in Secondary Offering
OCM Njord Holdings, an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management, has launched a secondary public offering of 9 million Class A common shares in tanker operator TORM plc. The move involves roughly 20% of the company's currently held stake, with an additional option for underwriters to acquire 1.35 million more shares.
Ty J. Young Wealth Management Acquires Arizona-Based Bethel Retirement
Atlanta-based Ty J. Young Wealth Management has acquired Mesa’s Bethel Retirement Planning, marking another step in the firm's strategy to absorb annuity books from departing financial professionals. The transition allows founder Dan Bethel to exit the industry while shifting his existing client base to a larger national platform.
Zip Security Joins CrowdStrike Coalition to Shield SMBs From AI Threats
The economics of cyber risk have shifted as frontier AI models enable sophisticated attacks against small and mid-sized businesses. To bridge the protection gap, Zip Security has joined CrowdStrike’s Project QuiltWorks, aiming to provide enterprise-grade defense for companies that lack dedicated security teams or CISOs.
California Waste Solutions Expands Green Infrastructure in Vietnam
Vietnam Waste Solutions is launching a major capital investment to convert its Da Phuoc landfill into a high-capacity clean-energy complex. The project, centered on a new 50- to 60-megawatt waste-to-energy plant, aims to align the facility with Vietnam’s national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Echion and Energy Tech Solution Partner to Scale Niobium Battery Tech
London-based Echion Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean firm Energy Tech Solution to integrate its XNO niobium-based anode material into global manufacturing pipelines. The partnership aims to provide industrial sectors, including rail and maritime, with high-intensity batteries capable of rapid charging and extended cycle lives.
Marco Waltenspiel completes world-first wingsuit slalom in Cappadocia
Descending from 2,800 meters, wingsuit pilot Marco Waltenspiel navigated a high-speed slalom course through seven hot-air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey. The stunt, performed at speeds reaching 200 km/h, served as a high-stakes collaboration between Red Bull and Philips OneBlade to promote individual expression and unconventional personal style.
Markel International Restructures Marine Leadership with Dual Appointments
Markel International has appointed Dean Johnson as Head of Transport & Logistics and Rhys O'Neill as Head of Marine Liability. Based in London, the pair will report to Director of Marine Transportation Grant Smith, tasked with consolidating the firm's underwriting expertise across its newly integrated Marine Transportation business unit.
Scandit Launches Vision AI to Curb Self-Checkout Theft
Retailers facing a 33% increase in losses at self-checkout stations now have a software-first alternative to manual spot checks. Scandit’s new Loss Prevention tool uses real-time vision AI to identify missed scans and intentional theft, aiming to recover or deter over 75% of losses without disrupting the customer experience.
Scandit Launches Vision AI to Curb Self-Checkout Theft
Stores using self-checkout systems suffer losses 33% higher than those with traditional lanes, a gap that often widens by 22% after installation. To address this, Zürich-based Scandit is deploying a new vision AI solution designed to detect missed scans and deter theft in real time without human intervention.
Allied Telesis Brings AI-Driven Network Management to NRF Europe 2026
Network outages currently cripple retail operations, with 53 percent of point-of-sale downtime traced directly to infrastructure failures. As stores integrate smart mirrors and AI-driven services, Allied Telesis is arriving at NRF Europe 2026 to showcase its Unified Management Platform, aiming to replace intermittent connectivity with resilient, automated digital environments.