Activist Elliott Builds Big Stake in Life-Science Tools Supplier Bio-Rad

Elliott also has a stake in German lab-equipment supplier Sartorius, where Bio-Rad is also an investor.

Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit's Routes and Airport Slots

Budget carriers like Breeze, Allegiant and Frontier are swooping in on Spirit's former routes as well as circling its valuable takeoff and landing slots at bigger airports.

NextEra Energy Near Deal for Rival Utility Dominion