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Investors Claim Smartsheet Concealed Acquisition Offers During Buybacks
Shareholders who held Smartsheet Inc. common stock between June and September 2024 face an October 5, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud lawsuit, as allegations emerge that the company repurchased its own shares while withholding news of a significant acquisition offer.
Investors Launch Class Action Against Dun & Bradstreet Over Merger
Investors who sold or exchanged Dun & Bradstreet common stock during the 2025 merger with Clearlake Capital Group are now eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Filed by the Rosen Law Firm, the complaint challenges the transparency of the $9.15-per-share deal and the disclosures provided to shareholders.
Global M&A Market Rebounds Through Record-Breaking Megadeals
Global merger and acquisition activity climbed 15% during the first eight months of 2026, driven by a surge in high-value transactions. While the market for deals exceeding $10 billion hit a record 37, the broader landscape remains stagnant, with smaller acquisitions failing to match long-term historical norms.
Sabre Claims Lead in Agentic AI Race with MCP Server
While industry rivals issue press releases detailing future AI roadmaps, Southlake-based Sabre has moved its agentic booking technology into active production. One year after launching its MCP server, the company reports nearly 80 customers are already using the platform to automate travel shopping, booking, and servicing workflows.
Africa Demands Permanent Seat on UN Security Council
As global leaders gathered in New York for the Unstoppable Africa 2026 summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a direct call for Africa to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council, arguing that the continent’s growing economic influence must finally be mirrored by a stronger voice in international governance.
The AI Skill Gap: Why Employees and HR Are Not on the Same Page
Sixty percent of employees fear that artificial intelligence is actively eroding their professional capabilities, with critical thinking cited as the primary casualty. A new IBM study reveals a widening disconnect between the workforce and leadership, as human resources departments struggle to align AI strategy with human-centric decision-making.
XCMG Turns Construction Site Into Stage for Global Arts Festival
Under the shadow of a 14,000-ton ring crane, over 3,000 employees gathered in Xuzhou on September 19 for the 11th XCMG Staff Arts Festival. The event, broadcast to a global audience of 5.3 million, transformed heavy industrial machinery into an unconventional backdrop for music, dance, and a massive 2,000-drone light show.
Huainan Hosts CMG Mid-Autumn Gala with AI-Infused Traditional Performances
The city of Huainan, historically linked to the legend of Chang’e, prepares to host the 2026 CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. Set against the banks of the Huaihe River, the event blends ancient cultural heritage with modern robotics and drone technology to mark the lunar celebration on September 25.
A Century of Devotion: The American Family Connected to Huangyuan
For 95-year-old David V. Plymire, home has never been the United States, but a hillside in Northwest China. Separated by the Pacific and declining health, the American native maintains a lifelong, dialect-perfect bond with the people of Huangyuan, a town where his family spent a century leaving their imprint.
Huainan Hosts CMG Mid-Autumn Gala with Tech-Infused Performances
The city of Huainan, Anhui Province, serves as the stage for this year’s CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, blending ancient lunar legends with modern robotics and drone technology. Set along the Huaihe River, the broadcast aims to bridge traditional cultural heritage with a global audience through high-profile international collaborations.
Morocco Launches First Large-Scale Industrial Battery Storage System
A 25 MW, 125 MWh lithium iron phosphate battery system is now live at OCP’s Benguerir mining site, marking Morocco’s first major venture into industrial-scale energy storage. The project, commissioned by Envision Energy, aims to stabilize power supply by shifting solar generation to meet peak industrial demand.
Reap Launches Managed Fraud Service to Secure Card Programs
With global card fraud losses hitting 33.41 billion dollars in 2024, financial technology firm Reap is attempting to shift the burden of risk management away from businesses. The company today unveiled Reap Sentry, a managed service designed to automate fraud detection and authorization for corporate card programs.
MetaOptics secures US$10 million to onshore metalens production
Singapore-based semiconductor optics firm MetaOptics has secured a US$10 million investment facility from Los Angeles-based White Lion Capital. This deal marks the company’s first foray into U.S. institutional backing, providing the capital necessary to establish a domestic 12-inch photolithography fabrication line for mass-producing metalenses.
Telix Pharmaceuticals to Acquire ITM in $1.65 Billion Radiopharma Deal
Melbourne-based Telix Pharmaceuticals has reached an agreement to acquire German biotech firm ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE for US$1.65 billion, a move designed to create an integrated powerhouse in the high-growth field of targeted radionuclide therapy and secure a critical supply chain for medical radioisotopes.
UD Info DB Series SSDs Secure FIPS 140-3 Validation
NIST has officially granted FIPS 140-3 validation to the cryptographic modules within UD Info’s DB Series SSD drives. This certification, recorded under Certificate No. 5479, marks the culmination of a three-year security initiative aimed at meeting the stringent compliance demands of government agencies and critical infrastructure sectors.
Solidion Technology Overhauls Board Leadership in Strategy Shift
Solidion Technology is consolidating its governance structure, appointing current CEO Jaymes Winters as Chairman of the Board. The move, effective September 16, aims to streamline the battery technology provider’s strategic execution, while independent director Mark N. Schwartz has been tapped to serve as Lead Independent Director to ensure oversight.
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Golden Week 2026: Travelers Extend Breaks for Global Exploration
Chinese travelers are shifting their schedules this year, opting for earlier departures and longer stays as the Mid-Autumn Festival aligns with the Golden Week holiday. By taking just three additional days off, many workers are securing a 13-day window, triggering a surge in long-haul bookings and multi-destination itineraries.
Convera and JustLogin Integrate Cross-Border Payroll for Southeast Asia
Expanding across Southeast Asia now requires managing complex, multi-currency payrolls in real time. To address this, Seattle-based payments leader Convera and Singaporean HR platform JustLogin have launched an integrated service, embedding cross-border salary disbursement directly into the daily workflows of regional businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
UN Forum Pushes for Private Sector Role in Global Energy Transition
With the 1.5°C climate target slipping from reach, UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened over 100 CEOs and world leaders in New York to bridge the divide between corporate ambition and the grid infrastructure required to deliver a secure, clean energy future for developing and emerging economies.
Abbisko Reports Positive Phase 2 Data for Achondroplasia Drug
Children with achondroplasia experienced a significant growth boost during a Phase 2 trial of lavengratinib, an experimental oral inhibitor developed by Abbisko Therapeutics. Participants in the initial low-dose cohort showed an average height velocity increase of 2.4 centimeters per year after 27 weeks of treatment.
LG Display Debuts 720Hz OLED Panel for Esports
A 24.5-inch screen refreshing 720 times per second is hitting the esports market. LG Display’s new OLED panel promises a 0.02ms response time, aiming to eliminate motion blur and ghosting for professional gamers who rely on split-second visual clarity in high-speed, competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2.
Antengene Begins Pivotal Phase III Trial for Gastric Cancer Drug ATG-022
Antengene Corporation has dosed the first patient in its pivotal Phase III CLINCH-3 study, testing the antibody-drug conjugate ATG-022. The trial targets patients with CLDN18.2-positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, marking a critical step toward regulatory approval for the monotherapy in China and eventually global markets.
Velocys Launches AlphaCore 800 to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
By doubling the capacity of its previous flagship model, the new AlphaCore 800 reactor allows developers to produce 30,000 tonnes of synthetic fuel annually from a single unit. This shift toward larger-scale hardware aims to streamline the complex infrastructure required for sustainable aviation fuel and e-fuels facilities exceeding 100,000 tonnes per year.
01F Group Backs Indonesian Fintech DANA to Scale Digital Economy
With Indonesia’s digital payments market projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, 01F Group has announced a strategic investment in DANA, the country's prominent digital financial platform. The move aims to accelerate financial inclusion across the archipelago, targeting both metropolitan hubs and underserved Tier 2 to Tier 4 regions.
Velocys Scales Up SAF Production with New AlphaCore 800 Reactor
Velocys has unveiled the AlphaCore 800, a high-capacity microchannel reactor capable of producing 800 barrels per day of Fischer-Tropsch fluids. This expansion marks a strategic shift for the company, targeting large-scale sustainable aviation fuel projects that require significantly higher throughput while maintaining the efficiency of smaller, modular units.
Mark and Kimbra Walter Push Back Against Philanthropy Funding Rumors
Mark and Kimbra Walter have issued a formal rebuttal to recent media speculation suggesting a retreat from their long-standing charitable commitments. The couple, known for extensive backing of education and conservation projects, explicitly denied claims that structural funding changes within their supported organizations signal a need to conserve cash.
Investors Face September 28 Deadline in Bloom Energy Securities Suit
Investors who purchased Bloom Energy Corporation securities between February 27, 2025, and July 8, 2026, have until September 28, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding its reliance on Chinese-sourced scandium.
GoDaddy Investors Face October Deadline in Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Investors who purchased GoDaddy Inc. common stock between September 3, 2025, and February 24, 2026, face a firm October 20, 2026, deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a pending securities class action lawsuit filed by the Rosen Law Firm.
W.S. Balkhi Corporation Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Wage Violations
A new class action lawsuit filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court accuses W.S. Balkhi Corporation of widespread labor code violations. The complaint, brought by the law firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, alleges the company systematically denied employees mandatory meal breaks, rest periods, and accurate overtime compensation.
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HDFC Bank Investors Face October Deadline in Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Investors who purchased HDFC Bank Limited securities between July 17, 2023, and May 26, 2026, have until October 13, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiff in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges that the bank misled shareholders regarding its financial practices and regulatory compliance.