Frank X. Shaw, Microsoft's chief communications officer, is set to leave the company at the end of the year after nearly three decades of shaping its message. Shaw, 64, does not have another job lined up and plans to take a break before deciding on his next move. He was instrumental in navigating Microsoft through significant periods, including antitrust challenges, CEO transitions, and the company's recent AI push under Satya Nadella.

Tractor Supply Co. has purchased five acres of undeveloped land in Winston-Salem for just under a million dollars, expanding its presence in the Triad area. The property was sold by a prominent local restaurant owner. This acquisition will add to Tractor Supply Co.'s existing 20 stores in the Triad.

GE HealthCare and Leo Cancer Care are partnering to integrate advanced imaging solutions and Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT) software with Leo Cancer Care's future upright radiation therapy. This collaboration aims to create more connected patient and data workflows, addressing challenges like interoperability, fragmented clinical processes, and access to technology in radiation oncology. The goal is to simplify workflows and reduce the time from imaging to treatment through a patient-centered approach.

American Tower (NYSE:AMT) is attracting market attention due to strong quarterly performance, resilient demand for communications infrastructure, financing activities, and shifting interest rates. The company benefits from its extensive portfolio of wireless towers and a recurring site-leasing model, which underpins its stable business model even amid economic changes. Future performance will be shaped by wireless carrier activity, interest rates, debt management, and the expansion of its distributed communications systems.

NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) shares increased by 6% to approximately $194.63, driven by strong investor momentum and an upgrade from Zacks to "Strong Buy." The company's recent quarterly earnings surpassed expectations with an EPS of $2.58 and revenue of $2.03 billion, reflecting a 29.9% year-over-year increase. Analysts have revised earnings forecasts upwards, yet the broader consensus remains "Hold" with a target price close to the current trading level.

Ryan A. King, Co-Founder of Chime Financial, sold 42,421 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $35.1476 per share on September 9, 2026. The sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 28, 2025. Following the transaction, King retains significant indirect holdings of Class B Common Stock through various trusts and 116,667 Class A shares directly.

This article lists Minnesota's largest private companies based on their 2025 revenue, totaling $334 billion across the state. Cargill Inc. alone accounts for nearly half of this total, with other significant companies including CHS Inc., Land O'Lakes Inc., and M.A. Mortenson Co. The article provides key financial data, addresses, and brief business descriptions for these top firms.

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCBG) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled for payment on September 22, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of September 8, 2026, representing an annualized yield of 2.11% based on a recent closing stock price. The company, a financial holding entity based in Florida, manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets through its subsidiary Capital City Bank.

StandardAero Inc.'s stock recently hit a 52-week low of $23.81, reflecting a 12.76% decline over the past year. Despite this downturn, InvestingPro data suggests the stock may be undervalued with a PEG ratio of 0.18, and analysts have revised earnings upwards. The company also reported strong Q2 revenue and adjusted earnings, maintaining an Outperform rating from Bernstein SocGen Group.

Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva have agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina to resolve PFAS contamination claims from Chemours' Fayetteville Works facility. The settlement allocates $380 million to 10 counties and municipalities, and establishes a $135 million reserve fund from DuPont and Corteva in case Chemours faces bankruptcy. This agreement, which includes no admission of liability, also aims to mitigate future environmental impacts and ensure clean water supplies for affected residents.