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Gene-editing breakthrough enables corn to flower up to 5 days earlier without yield loss.

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02 Jun 2026
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Origin Agritech and China Agricultural University scientists developed a gene-editing method targeting the ZmRap2.7 gene in corn, allowing it to flower 3-5 days earlier while maintaining grain yield. This overcomes the traditional trade-off where earlier flowering reduced yield, expanding corn cultivation potential in colder regions and multiple seasons. The technique edits gene regulatory switches rather than the gene itself, enabling precise trait improvements. Origin plans to integrate these advances into commercial hybrids, enhancing traits like drought tolerance and planting density alongside early maturity.

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Comcast faces price target cuts amid rising competition and NBCUniversal spin-off plans

Comcast faces price target cuts amid rising competition and NBCUniversal spin-off plans

Investment banks Scotiabank and Bernstein have lowered their price targets for Comcast due to increased competition from new players like SpaceX's Starlink and valuation risks. Comcast is also undergoing a major strategic shift by spinning off its NB...

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Elevance Health beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, raises full-year EPS outlook.

Elevance Health beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, raises full-year EPS outlook.

Elevance Health reported strong Q2 2026 results with earnings per share of $7.45, surpassing analyst estimates of around $6.20. Revenue also exceeded expectations at $49.83 billion, marking consistent quarterly outperformance. The company raised its ...

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Lotto.com appoints new COO and VP of HR to drive US digital lottery expansion

Lotto.com appoints new COO and VP of HR to drive US digital lottery expansion

Lotto.com has appointed Ruxandra Tereanu as Chief Operating Officer and Amanda Coyle as Vice President of Human Resources to strengthen its leadership team amid ongoing expansion in the US digital lottery market. Tereanu brings 13 years of experience...

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Worldline schedules H1 2026 results call for July 30, with webcast and Q&A for analysts.

Worldline schedules H1 2026 results call for July 30, with webcast and Q&A for analysts.

Worldline has announced a conference call to discuss its H1 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, at 6:30 pm CET. The event will be accessible via webcast, and sell-side analysts can participate in a Q&A session by pre-registering. The press relea...

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Ipsen repurchases 28,541 shares in early July at an average price of €166.05 per share.

Ipsen repurchases 28,541 shares in early July at an average price of €166.05 per share.

Ipsen Pharma conducted a share buy-back program from July 6 to July 10, 2026, repurchasing a total of 28,541 shares. The average purchase price during this period was €166.05 per share. This buy-back activity reflects Ipsen's strategy to manage its c...

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