HENSOLDT AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Hensoldt AG shares rose 7% to €85.36 after a post-earnings selloff. According to H1 2026 results, adjusted EPS beat estimates by about 353%, revenue beat by 4.9%, first-half order intake doubled to €2.8B, and backlog hit a record €10B. Guidance for 2026 was reaffirmed at ~€2.7B revenue and 18.5%-19% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Rhonda Taylor, legal chief at Dollar General, will retire in December after 26 years. Her successor, Kelly Collier, will lead the legal team amid challenges from the company's rapid expansion. Jeffrey Bleich, a former U.S. ambassador, is returning to law and diplomacy.

Microsoft (MSFT) received a BUY rating and $600 price target from 24/7 Wall St., citing 43% Azure growth and a $678B commercial RPO backlog. The stock is up 27.81% over the past month and 3.29% year-to-date, with Q4 FY26 revenue of $90.01B and non-GAAP EPS of $4.74. The target implies 18.9% upside, potentially pushing market cap to $5T. Bulls highlight demand outpacing supply, while bears note capital intensity and declining PC revenue.

Eli Lilly and Company's Kenosha facility, acquired in 2024, is part of a $4 billion investment in Wisconsin for injectable medicine production. The site, which received FDA approval in 18 months, is producing drugs like Zepbound and Mounjaro. The facility is expected to support 750 jobs and has attracted attention due to its strategic location and skilled workforce. Wisconsin has also joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration's family planning funding rules. The state collected $450.8 mi

Exelon's CFO Jeanne Jones transitions to a new role as EVP of finance and strategy on Oct. 5, focusing on long-term strategy and capital allocation. Robert Kleczynski will succeed Jones as CFO. Exelon reported Q2 revenue of $5.97 billion, up 10% YoY, beating estimates. The company is investing in infrastructure amid rising electricity demand and pressure to keep customer bills affordable.

Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, creating 1,000 jobs and expanding shipping capacity. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility is part of Walmart's strategy to meet evolving customer expectations for speed and convenience. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026.