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Lazard, Inc. closed September with $284 billion in assets under management, marking a contraction from the previous month. The firm’s preliminary data reveals a combination of market volatility, unfavorable currency fluctuations, and net investor outflows that pulled total assets down from the $290.3 billion reported at the end of August.
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The global rodenticides market is set for sustained expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $6.61 billion in 2026 to $8.83 billion by 2031. Driven by rapid urbanization and stricter public health mandates, the sector is balancing traditional chemical applications with a growing demand for innovative, sustainable pest-control technologies.
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Shoppers at Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre encountered a new retail landscape on October 10 as MINISO unveiled its first overseas SUPER MINISO store. This debut marks a strategic pivot for the global brand, blending high-frequency everyday essentials with an immersive, character-driven shopping experience tailored for urban consumers.
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If you remember the relentless demands of a 1990s digital keychain pet, you already understand the premise of Excedrin’s latest campaign. The brand is launching My Little Headache, an interactive virtual experience that turns the escalating frustration of a migraine into a needy, pixelated companion impossible to ignore.
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Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease gained an average of 36 minutes of additional daily movement time during the ARISE clinical trial, prompting developers to seek regulatory approval. The findings, presented at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, suggest a distinct approach to managing motor function.
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Washington-based American Global Strategies and Australian firm Julie Bishop & Partners have formed a strategic alliance to navigate the converging pressures of geopolitics, national security, and international commerce. The partnership aims to provide corporate leaders with specialized intelligence across the United States, Australia, and the broader Indo-Pacific theater.
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The global market for oxygen scavengers is set to reach $4.99 billion by 2031, growing from a $3.49 billion valuation in 2026. This expansion, representing a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, is fueled by rising industrial demand for shelf-life extension and advanced oxidation control across food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors.
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Hyperscale Data has slashed its At-the-Market equity offering capacity by 200 million dollars, citing a desire to protect shareholder value from dilution. The Las Vegas-based firm, which operates under the ticker GPUS, now limits its total potential stock sales under the current program to 100 million dollars.
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Spanning over 180,000 square feet, the new Life Time athletic country club in Lakewood Ranch officially opened its doors on October 12, 2026. This ground-up facility marks the company's first major development in the Tampa-Sarasota region, aiming to serve one of Florida’s fastest-growing residential hubs with a resort-style wellness complex.
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For the second year running, global consulting firm Protiviti has earned a seat in the Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle. The recognition identifies the firm as a top-tier partner, placing it within an elite global network tasked with scaling AI-driven business transformation and operational modernization.
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The historic FIX Brewery site in Thessaloniki is entering its next phase of urban regeneration as developer DIMAND appoints Greece Sotheby's International Realty to lead global sales for its new residential project, FIX Residences, which is slated for completion in late 2029.
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With over 45 million users globally, KuCoin has launched its 5.0 platform upgrade, attempting to move beyond mere feature sets by embedding compliance, AI, and asset management into a unified interface. The release marks a strategic pivot toward making platform trust tangible through improved accessibility and streamlined trading infrastructure.
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Ten million square meters of composite raw materials will flow from the UAE by 2027, as Robo.ai Inc. moves to anchor its manufacturing footprint in the region. The firm’s subsidiary, ALIF Holding, is launching ALIF Composites to supply carbon fiber and engineered components to the marine, energy, and mobility sectors.
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The U.S. Army is turning to X-Bow Systems to supply booster motors for its new Low-Cost Containerized Munition, marking a significant step in the military's push to diversify its industrial base. Leidos tapped the New Mexico-based manufacturer to handle design, qualification, and mass production of the propulsion systems starting in 2027.
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A patient suffering from severe, uncontrolled asthma has received an experimental implant in the PULSAR feasibility study. Conducted at the University of Florida, the trial marks the first time Spiro Medical has applied its neuromodulation platform to address respiratory hyper-responsiveness that remains resistant to standard pharmacological and biologic therapies.
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Wisconsin-based Carbliss is pivoting toward the high-strength market, announcing a new 12% ABV cocktail collection that maintains the brand’s signature zero-carb and zero-sugar profile. The move marks a significant shift for the company, which previously focused on 5% ABV offerings to challenge the flavor limitations of hard seltzers.
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Software Experts has designated Melio as the premier accounts payable platform for small businesses, highlighting its ability to streamline vendor payments and invoice management. The recognition emphasizes the platform’s capacity to consolidate fragmented financial workflows—from initial bill capture to final accounting synchronization—into a single, automated interface.
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The Department of War has tapped software firm Air for a five-year, $200 million deal to bolster the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control ecosystem. The contract marks a transition for the AI-native platform from prototype testing to full-scale operational delivery across the force, beginning with I Corps.
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Investors who acquired AST SpaceMobile securities between March 4, 2025, and July 15, 2026, face a November 13, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status. The class action lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, alleges executives misled shareholders regarding capital requirements, debt levels, and competitive standing.
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Beating out over 1,000 competitors in the region, the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, has claimed the top spot in the 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The accolade arrives as the historic property prepares to celebrate its centennial anniversary at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.
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Companies often struggle to reconcile ERP modernization with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, leading to fragmented digital strategies. To bridge this gap, NTT DATA Business Solutions has launched Elevate, an agentic AI-powered framework designed to unify SAP delivery processes and accelerate the transition toward autonomous enterprise operations.
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Securing a trifecta of industry honors, New York-based systems integrator Driven Tech has been named a 2026 Triple Crown Award winner by CRN. The accolade recognizes the company’s simultaneous performance across three distinct benchmarks: revenue scale, rapid market growth, and the attainment of elite technical certifications from top-tier technology vendors.
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DPC Dash hit a milestone of 1,634 locations across 87 cities by the end of September 2026, securing its full-year expansion target three months ahead of schedule. The master franchisee for Domino’s in China added 84 net new stores in the third quarter alone, signaling aggressive growth in regional markets.
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Three private charter flights from Manhattan to Penn State’s iconic White Out game sold out within three hours, signaling a shift in how fans want to experience live events. Priced at $999 per seat, the package included helicopter transfers, bypassing the gridlock surrounding the rural Pennsylvania venue.
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With the acquisition of Impruv Logistics AS, Constellation Cold Logistics adds 25,000 temperature-controlled pallet positions to its Norwegian operations. The deal strengthens the London-based company’s Nordic infrastructure, bringing its total regional capacity to 90,000 pallet positions while integrating a strategically located facility in Langangen.
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With the acquisition of Impruv Logistics AS, Constellation Cold Logistics has added 25,000 temperature-controlled pallet positions to its Norwegian network. This move bolsters the company’s regional capacity to 90,000 positions, integrating a strategic cold storage facility in Langangen to serve food producers and distributors across the Nordics.
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With the holiday shopping season approaching, last-mile delivery specialist GOFO France has integrated its services into the logistics network of French provider Peoples Post. This partnership aims to bolster capacity for e-merchants, providing additional home delivery options to manage the anticipated spike in order volumes across metropolitan France.
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Educators across Western Europe are slashing video production timelines by up to 80 percent using a new automated workflow from Singapore-based Leadde AI. The platform converts existing lecture notes, PDFs, and slide decks into narrated, multi-language video content, addressing the long-standing bottleneck of manual scriptwriting and professional editing.
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Under the shadow of Henan’s historic architecture, municipal leaders from 25 cities across 10 countries convened in Luoyang on October 11 to define the future of urban development. The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue serves as a platform for balancing the preservation of ancient legacies with the demands of modern technological progress.
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Infrabel has tapped Finnish technology firm Teleste to deploy a countrywide network of TFT LCD information displays across Belgium’s railway stations. This agreement marks the second collaboration between the two entities, following a 2025 deal that saw Teleste install RGB LED systems in the nation's primary transit hubs.
