Daily business news: funding, M&A, launches
24 stories: 4 regulatory decisions, 3 product launches and 3 research updates. Newest first, times in UTC.
Product Launches ·
Amazon confirmed Leo satellite service will begin in 2026, with nearly 400 satellites launched and AT&T set to resell connectivity to enterprise and public-sector customers.
Research & Clinical Trials ·
InnoCare has dosed the first subject in a Phase 1 trial of ICP-B161, a bispecific antibody targeting TL1A and IL-23p19 for autoimmune diseases including IBD.
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Holley Performance Brands acquired SXTH Element, a Spartanburg maker of Toyota truck and SUV performance parts.
Business ·
AeroSafe Global will host a free virtual Sustainability Symposium on November 10, 2026, examining reusable cold-chain packaging that can cut landfill waste by up to 95%.
Regulation & Approvals ·
GatherOne has achieved Meta BSP certification, becoming a certified WhatsApp Business Solution Provider and expanding messaging services for cross-border enterprises.
Partnerships ·
VIZ Media's manga catalog, including Frieren and Spy x Family, is now on MangaPlaza, with a 10% point reward promotion running through November 12, 2026.
Funding ·
Dotz Nano received commitments for a A$2 million placement at A$0.016 per share, following a trading halt request on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
Regulation & Approvals ·
ASIC is making inquiries into brokers behind Firmus's failed $44 billion float, examining investor demand claims and conflicts of interest at Morgans.
Product Launches ·
Beacon Asia Media will produce Vogue Vietnam under license in 2027, debuting in print, digital and social as the title's 30th international edition.
Legal & Disputes ·
A Missouri jury unanimously cleared Monsanto of design defect, fraud and negligence claims in the first Roundup trial since the Supreme Court's Durnell ruling.
Expansion ·
Landfill Group and Columbus Consolidated Government will hold a ribbon cutting on November 12 for a renewable natural gas facility at the Pinegrove landfill.
Business ·
Vartan Korajian acquired 2,000,000 Tana Resources shares at $0.05 to settle $100,000 in accrued management fees, lifting his ownership to 12.49%.
Legal & Disputes ·
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating Pathward Financial after a $28.3 million credit loss provision preceded a 6.25% share decline on July 23.
Earnings & Results ·
Timberland Bancorp earned $3.96 per share in fiscal 2026 and raised its quarterly dividend 3% to $0.31.
Research & Clinical Trials ·
Mithril Silver and Gold extended high-grade mineralisation at Copalquin's Target 4 to 700m of strike.
Contracts & Customers ·
Sterling City Council approved a final $314,417 payment to Sjostrom and Sons for Northwestern Steel and Wire Park Phase 1.
Funding ·
Copy Geek raised $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Dr David Issa and Thomas Boga to develop its copy-trading engine and add exchange partnerships.
Regulation & Approvals ·
Pacific Power reached a stipulated settlement with Oregon regulators that cuts rates 3% in January 2027 and 4.2% in April before a 9% rate case increase nets 0.3%.
Expansion ·
Father Joe's Villages broke ground on a $47 million, 124-unit affordable housing project in San Diego, cutting per-unit costs to $380,000.
Regulation & Approvals ·
LASCOPA resolved 528 of 556 complaints against Ikeja Electric between January and September 2026, securing N26.24m in refunds and credit adjustments for consumers.
Research & Clinical Trials ·
Huons presented preclinical data showing its oral TG2 inhibitor HUC1A-626 reduced fibrotic lesions and collagen in models of fibrostenotic Crohn's disease.
Product Launches ·
Verde Resources is advancing its BioAsphalt engineered biochar platform, backed by NCAT lab testing and a commercialization agreement.
Legal & Disputes ·
Buffalo's law department, with 22 attorneys and a $5.6 million budget line, is handling lawsuits over the Seneca Nation gas station and the Interior Department.
Business ·
Katara Hospitality received the Himmah award in the tourism sector from Qatar's Ministry of Labour for developing Qatari talent across its hotel portfolio.