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Pentair Faces Securities Fraud Suit Over Pool Inventory Destocking

Bensalem, Pa. – September 10, 2026 -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has opened a lead plaintiff window until October 2, 2026, for investors who lost money on Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) shares amid an active securities fraud class action lawsuit.

Complaint alleges Pentair concealed pool channel inventory destocking between March and July 2026

The class action covers investors who purchased Pentair securities between March 11, 2026 and July 14, 2026. The complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose that significant destocking of inventory was occurring in the Pool channel during that period.

As a result, the lawsuit claims, the company's sales and operating income were adversely affected, rendering the company's positive statements about its business, operations, and prospects materially misleading or lacking a reasonable basis.

Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

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Lyon Biennale Opens Trade Days Sept 17 Ahead of 120-Artist Show

Paris – – September 10, 2026 -- The 18th Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale will open two professional accreditation days on September 17-18, 2026, granting industry access to 11 exhibition venues before the show opens to the public on September 19 and runs through December 13, 2026.

Professional accreditation grants early access to 120 artists' work across Lyon

Accreditation is mandatory and nominative for the September 17-18 professional days, with requests accepted through September 16, 2026. Accredited visitors gain access to the exhibition spaces during the trade days, the vernissage at Les Grandes Locos on September 18, and all venues during the first two public days, September 19-20. The professional program includes international meetings, networking sessions and artist dialogues, primarily staged at Les Grandes Locos.

Wise Group Investors Face Sept. 29 Deadline in Securities Fraud Suit

Bensalem, Pa. – September 10, 2026 -- Investors who lost money on Wise Group plc (WSE) shares have until September 29, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud class action lawsuit, the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announced.

Lawsuit alleges Wise understated anti-money laundering risks ahead of Nasdaq debut

The complaint covers the class period between May 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026. It alleges that Wise Group and its executives made materially false or misleading statements about the company's business, operations and prospects, and failed to disclose material adverse facts to investors.

Specifically, the suit claims that to secure a successful Nasdaq debut, defendants materially understated regulatory risks tied to deficient anti-money laundering controls and insufficient measures to prevent terrorism financing.

Frost & Sullivan Names Janesh Janardhanan Head of Subscriptions

San Antonio – September 10, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan has appointed Janesh Janardhanan as Global Partner and Head of its Subscriptions business, giving him P&L leadership over the firm's analytics operations, subscriptions platform, and Growth Generator data platform.

Janardhanan takes P&L control of Frost & Sullivan's recurring-revenue subscription portfolio

The appointment covers three commercial units: the company's analytics business, its subscriptions platform, and the Growth Generator data platform. These offerings provide clients with continuous access to intelligence, growth opportunity analytics, and decision-support tools on a recurring-revenue basis.

Papa John's Hit With Securities Class Action Over Turnaround Claims

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Papa John's Hit With Securities Class Action Over Turnaround Claims

New York – September 10, 2026 -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has filed a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and certain company officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws.

Lawsuit covers investors who bought PZZA shares over a one-year window

The class period spans August 7, 2025 to August 5, 2026. The complaint targets all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Papa John's securities during that stretch.

CSG Reports 700 TWh Bay Area Demand, Expands Asia-Pacific Grid Links

Shenzhen – September 10, 2026 -- China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) disclosed that electricity consumption across the Greater Bay Area has exceeded 700 TWh annually, a volume the company says surpasses that of the world's other major bay areas. The figures were presented by Chairman and Party Secretary Qian Chaoyang at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which opened in Shenzhen on September 5 and drew more than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions.

Grid reliability holds at world-class levels despite rising demand

CSG reported average annual outage time per customer at under 30 minutes across the Greater Bay Area, with power supply reliability maintained at what the company calls a world-class benchmark.

Stem Cells Market to Hit $32.57B by 2031, Wissen Research Says

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Stem Cells Market to Hit $32.57B by 2031, Wissen Research Says

Sheridan, Wyo. – September 10, 2026 -- The global stem cells market is projected to expand from USD 18.9 billion in 2026 to USD 32.57 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual rate of 11.5%, according to a new study by Wissen Research.

Manufacturing gains, not new discoveries, drive the current growth phase

Analysts say the market's momentum stems largely from improvements in how cells are harvested, cultured, isolated, expanded and cryogenically preserved, rather than from newly identified therapeutic uses. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are drawing particular attention because they can be generated from adult tissue, avoiding sourcing and ethical issues tied to embryonic cells. Allogeneic, donor-derived therapies are also gaining share because they allow bulk, off-the-shelf manufacturing instead of custom batches per patient.

Nocpix Teases Next-Gen Flagship Thermal Scope for Hunters

Warsaw – September 10, 2026 -- Nocpix, a developer of electro-optical imaging technology for outdoor use, has unveiled a preview of the next generation of its flagship thermal riflescope, targeting professional hunters with upgraded sensor, optics and decision-support technology.

Nocpix confirms next-gen scope will retain Ocular Zoom and add Reality+ imaging

The upcoming model builds on Nocpix's existing flagship line, which combines proprietary thermal sensors, high-performance optics and the company's Ocular Zoom function inside a traditional tube-style scope body. Select current models also integrate a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. The next generation will incorporate Nocpix's new Reality+ imaging technology alongside Ocular Zoom, with rangefinder and ballistic-calculation capabilities continuing on certain models.

Ordos Cultural Creative Week Wins Praise From Foreign Guests

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Ordos Cultural Creative Week Wins Praise From Foreign Guests

Ordos – September 10, 2026 -- Inner Mongolia's Ordos city showcased its cultural and creative industry to an international delegation during the September 2026 "Warm City • Together with the World" visit program, drawing praise from foreign guests for local folk arts, digital creativity and specialty products on display.

Ordos stages flagship 2026 Cultural and Creative Industry Brand Promotion Week for foreign delegation

The week-long event, held in Ordos with a program day on September 5, brought together folk performing arts, digital cultural creativity and local specialty products for a delegation of international guests and cultural experts touring the city.

Cold Plasma Market to Hit $3.03B by 2031 as M&A Accelerates

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Cold Plasma Market to Hit $3.03B by 2031 as M&A Accelerates

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 10, 2026 -- The global cold plasma market is projected to grow from USD 2.15 billion in 2026 to USD 3.03 billion by 2031, a 7.1% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Mycronic's $87.5 million Surfx Technologies acquisition anchors 2025 deal activity

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector rose in 2025 versus 2024, driven by demand for atmospheric plasma capabilities in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Mycronic's acquisition of Surfx Technologies for approximately USD 87.5 million strengthened its surface cleaning and treatment offerings. The deal followed roughly USD 120 million in publicly disclosed investment and transaction value across the market during 2023–2026, with activity accelerating after 2024.