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Deere & Co. plans to hire 400+ workers and recall 275 employees at Midwest sites ahead of labor talks. The company has recalled about 1,000 workers since 2024 after cutting 2,000 jobs in 2023. Demand for construction equipment is rising, but agricultural sales remain low due to market uncertainty. Labor negotiations with the UAW may lead to strikes if no agreement is reached by 2027. Deere aims to rebuild inventory and prepare for future operations.

John Deere's board has expanded to 11 members with the appointment of Julie Boland, who brings leadership and financial expertise. Boland previously served as CEO of EY US and held CFO and investment banking roles. Deere's board now includes 10 independent, non-employee directors.

DEERE & CO (DE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 ​ ​ ​ News Release ​ ​ ​ Contact: PublicRelations@JohnDeere.com ​ Former EY U.S. CEO Julie Boland joins Deere & Company’s Board of Directors MOLINE, Ill. (Nov. 2, 2026) – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced the appointment of Julie Boland, former U.S. chief ex

John Deere plans to hire 400+ employees and recall 275 across multiple facilities, including Waterloo, bringing total callbacks to 1,000 since 2024. Some employees remain on layoff in Des Moines. The company aims to meet customer demand and prepare for future labor negotiations.

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) invested $198.0 million on Oct. 28, adding positions in Arista Networks (ANET), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Deere & Co (DE), Entegris (ENTG), and Cloudflare (NET). The fund holds 743 stocks with a P/E of 18.63 and a year-to-date return of 17.7%.

Caterpillar (CAT) and Deere (DE) are compared for dividend growth. CAT raised its dividend by 8% to $1.63 quarterly, while DE has kept its dividend flat at $1.62 since 2024. CAT has better cash coverage and lower payout ratio. DE has a longer-term dividend growth record. CAT is seen as a better pick for dividend growth, while DE suits investors seeking stability. Both face risks: CAT's volatility and DE's dividend freeze.

A cybersecurity researcher observed a Chinese-speaking hacker using AI agents to breach over 100 companies, including Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. The AI tools autonomously probed and infiltrated sites, with minimal human input. Deere and SharkNinja confirmed the incidents but stated no sensitive data was accessed. The hacker spent around $5,000 on AI tools, achieving successful intrusions in about 23 hours each.

Researcher Snorre Fagerland of NorForge discovered a hacker using AI tool Cairn to target over 1,200 sites, including Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins. The hacker's objective was to exploit e-commerce websites. Deere and SharkNinja reported no sensitive data was accessed. Cairn's author denies designing it for malicious use.

A single operator used AI agents to breach over 100 companies' websites, targeting online stores in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia. Cybersecurity firm NorForge linked the attacks to Cairn, estimating $5,000 in model spending. Companies like Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins were affected, with varying responses. NorForge is assisting in notifications and dashboard takedowns.

Deere & Co. shares fell 1.35% to $641.86 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, ending a four-day winning streak.