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The United Steelworkers union strongly opposes the federal government's decision to abolish the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), arguing that while the office had limitations, eliminating it removes an important tool for holding Canadian companies accountable for human rights and labour rights abuses abroad. The USW calls on the government to reverse the decision and establish a genuinely independent ombudsperson with stronger investigative powers.

The global automated liquid handling systems market is valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.8%. Growth is driven by increasing pharmaceutical R&D, clinical trials, technological advancements, and demand for automation in diagnostics and molecular testing. Key players include Eppendorf SE, PerkinElmer Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and QIAGEN NV.

The global ear health market is projected to grow from USD 10.12 billion in 2025 to USD 16.87 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.7%. Growth is driven by rising hearing loss rates, aging populations, noise pollution exposure, and technological advancements in hearing aids and diagnostic devices. North America currently dominates the market, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth potential.

The global GLP-1 receptor agonist market, valued at USD 28.7 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to USD 95.3 billion by 2035 at a 12.1% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising type 2 diabetes and obesity cases, technological innovations including oral formulations, and expanded insurance coverage. North America leads the market while Asia Pacific shows the highest growth rate.

The global highway, street and bridge construction market is valued at USD 1,284.67 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2,184.43 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%. Growth is driven by government infrastructure stimulus, urbanization, aging transportation networks, and technological advancements including modular construction and smart infrastructure. Asia Pacific leads the market, followed by North America.

Ming Shing Group's stock surged 203.62% in after-hours trading following the closing of its $110 million acquisition of PMA Nano Carbon Tech Limited, a Singapore-based graphene thermal solutions developer. However, the all-note financing structure raises significant dilution concerns for existing shareholders, and the acquisition represents a major pivot from the company's core Hong Kong construction business with no operational overlap.

The global data center colocation market is projected to grow from USD 84.5 billion in 2025 to USD 327.3 billion by 2035, expanding at a 14.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing demand for edge computing, low-latency applications, government digitalization initiatives, and data localization requirements. North America currently holds the largest market share, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css" /> <p align="justify">DALLAS, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSW" rel="nofollow">CSW</a>, Company&#34, )) today reported results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter period ended March 31, 2026.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Fiscal </strong><strong>2026</strong> <strong>Fourth</strong><strong> Quarter Highlights </strong>(comparisons to fiscal 2025 fourth quarter)</p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;">Total revenue increased 34.0% to a record of $309.0 million, driven by acquisitions during the last twelve months as well as organic growth</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Contractor Solutions delivered organic revenue growth of 2.6% in the fourth quarter</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $1.22 decreased 41.1% when compared to $2.08, driven primarily by a non-cash impairment and higher interest expense</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Adjusted EPS of $3.14, excluding the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, non-cash impairment and nonrecurring expenses, increased 21.1% when compared to $2.59</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Net income attributable to CSW of $20.2 million decreased 42.4% when compared to $35.1 million</li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Adjusted EBITDA of $82.9 million increased 38.8%, setting a quarterly record</li> <li style="text-align:justify;"

The global bioprocess automation software market is projected to grow from USD 1.67 billion in 2025 to USD 6.19 billion by 2035, at a 14% CAGR. Growth is driven by the shift toward personalized medicine, modular manufacturing approaches, and increased adoption of automation in biopharmaceutical production. Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers are expected to dominate the market segment.

Resilient Energy Inc.'s subsidiary Bullet SWD LLC has entered a joint venture with an established U.S. oilfield services operator founded in 2007 that generates over $15 million in annual revenue. Under the agreement, RENI will supply and maintain specialized equipment including industrial centrifuges, fluid handling systems, and SCADA technologies for saltwater disposal operations. The partnership is expected to generate initial revenue before the end of summer 2026 and provide access to the partner's Fortune 500 customer base.

ESW, a Microsoft consulting firm, launched a Microsoft 365 AI Readiness Audit and Roadmap service to help enterprises assess their preparedness for Copilot and AI adoption. The offering identifies gaps in SharePoint structure, governance, permissions, and data readiness while providing a prioritized roadmap for AI implementation and workflow automation.

CSW Industrials has built a decade-long compounding story through disciplined acquisitions in contractor-focused channels (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). Recent large acquisitions of Aspen Manufacturing ($313.5M) and MARS Parts ($650M) have created near-term earnings dilution and integration overhead, but management targets normalized adjusted EBITDA exceeding $300M annually post-synergy. The stock has pulled back 22% from highs to ~$263, trading at ~17x forward EBITDA. The investment case hinges on successful cross-selling, margin expansion, and deleveraging over the next 2-3 years, with organic volume recovery dependent on HVAC destocking cycles completing.

ResearchAndMarkets.com released a comprehensive fundamental company report on Diageo plc, covering financial analysis, SWOT assessment, and industry positioning. The report highlights Diageo's main market opportunities including leveraging its strong brand portfolio to expand in emerging markets, capitalizing on premiumization trends, and improving operational efficiencies to outperform competitors in the Food & Beverages Industry.

H&M announces a menswear collaboration with LOTTO, the Italian heritage sportswear brand founded in 1973. The collection, launching May 21 in select stores and online, blends LOTTO's archived designs with contemporary fashion, featuring soccer-inspired pieces like jerseys, polos, and athleisure wear designed for both on and off-field styling.