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Monday, September 14, 2026
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12 Brands You Didn't Realize Were Owned by Sherwin-WilliamsSherwin-Williams Co, a leading paint and coatings manufacturer, owns 12 well-known brands across home improvement and automotive sectors. The article details key acquisitions including Valspar, Minwax, and Krylon within its Consumer Brands Group.
National Pension Service increased its stake in Ball Corporation by 12.4% in Q2. The company reported strong earnings with $4 billion revenue and maintains a Moderate Buy rating.
The UK faces challenges retaining university tech spinouts due to funding disparities, highlighted by METzero's wastewater-to-fertilizer tech and pharma exits like Exscientia moving abroad.
Goldwind has shipped its first batch of green methanol produced via wind-biomass coupling technology to South Korea, fulfilling a major supply agreement with Maersk to support low-carbon shipping operations.
President Trump suggested the US might retain control of Iranian oil similar to its approach in Venezuela, predicting lower gasoline prices if conflict ends amidst ongoing Middle East market volatility.
The Autonomous Bougainville Government vowed action after alleged arson destroyed equipment belonging to India’s Lloyds Metals at the Panguna copper mine. The incident threatens the restart of the major project amidst bribery allegations and global copper demand.
Engineers Gate Manager LP reduced its DuPont stake by 55.6% in Q2, selling 35,053 shares. DuPont reported strong Q2 earnings of $1.88 per share, exceeding estimates with 4% revenue growth.
HB Wealth Management LLC reduced its DuPont de Nemours stake by 70.1% in Q2. The chemical firm reported strong earnings but cut dividends while other institutions increased holdings.
Squarepoint Ops LLC cut its WD-40 Company stake by 54.6% in Q2, though the firm reported strong earnings beating estimates. Institutional ownership remains high at 91.52% with analysts holding a consensus Buy rating.
Tidal Investments LLC reduced its stake in PPG Industries Inc by 92.3%, selling over 770,000 shares in Q2. Institutional investors still hold 81.86% of the company, which reported Q2 revenue of $4.50 billion with a consensus "Hold" rating.
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