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The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned two decades of legal precedent in Ernest v. Brown, ruling that estates in wrongful death cases may now utilize Notice of Intent tolling provisions. The decision, argued by the Oliver Bell Group, restores critical filing time for families pursuing justice after medical malpractice.
San Francisco-based research lab Smallest.ai has closed a $13 million Series A funding round led by Seligman Ventures, bringing its total capital raised to over $21 million. The firm aims to replace sequential AI processing with a parallel architecture designed to make machine-led voice interactions indistinguishable from human conversation.
Quaker Houghton posted $532.6 million in net sales for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. The industrial fluid specialist attributed the gains to robust new business wins across all segments, effectively navigating raw material inflation and geopolitical tensions that impacted its global customer base.
Australian market participants can now electronically negotiate locally listed ETFs, options, and futures through Bloomberg’s Request-for-Quote (RFQe) workflow. Following a rule variation by ASIC, this move replaces traditional voice and manual messaging with a centralized, auditable platform designed to consolidate domestic and offshore trading experiences.
CleanSpark, the Las Vegas-based data center developer, will host a live webcast on August 6, 2026, to detail its fiscal third quarter financial performance. The session is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET, providing investors an update on the company’s current infrastructure and capital initiatives.
Integra Resources has unveiled an updated feasibility study for its Florida Canyon Mine in Nevada, projecting a significant expansion in output. The report outlines a 74 percent increase in proven and probable gold reserves to 1.19 million ounces, signaling a more stable long-term outlook for the company's primary asset.
Jericho-based Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. confirmed a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share for its common stockholders. The payment is scheduled for distribution on September 1, 2026, targeting investors who appear on the company's registry by the close of business on August 14.
Pittsburgh-based MSA Safety reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $503 million, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. The industrial safety firm also finalized the $555 million acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security in July, marking a significant expansion of its fixed detection platform.
Lument Finance Trust has been flagged by the New York Stock Exchange for failing to maintain a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over a 30-day period. This notice of deficiency triggers a six-month cure window, though the company’s stock remains fully active on the exchange.
Ameren Corporation posted second quarter 2026 net income of $314 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, an increase from the $275 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, reported in the same period last year. The utility reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance range of $5.25 to $5.45 per share.
Corteva, Inc. is raising its financial guidance for 2026 after posting a 4% increase in net sales for the first half of the year. The agriculture company reported an Operating EBITDA of $3.70 billion, fueled by robust demand for next-generation seed technologies and a disciplined focus on operational productivity.
Houston-based vertical flight provider Bristow Group Inc. will distribute a cash dividend of $0.125 per share to its common stockholders on August 28, 2026. This payout follows a recent board review, confirming the company’s intent to maintain regular dividends for its shareholders throughout the coming fiscal periods.
Investors in North European Oil Royalty Trust will receive a distribution of $0.26 per unit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This payout, matching the same period last year, represents a notable increase over the $0.22 distributed to unit holders during the previous quarter.
Bank of America is set to absorb Macclesfield-based MDSec Consulting Limited by the end of 2026, marking a strategic expansion of its digital defense infrastructure. The move brings approximately 65 specialized cybersecurity professionals under the bank’s corporate umbrella to bolster its technical security operations in the United Kingdom and internationally.
A 12% share price drop on April 28, 2026, has triggered a new legal offensive against Blaize Holdings, Inc. Following allegations from short seller Pelican Way Research that a $50 million deal with NeoTensr was fraudulent, the Rosen Law Firm is now organizing a securities class action for affected shareholders.
Summit Midstream Corporation has scheduled its financial reporting for the second quarter of 2026, confirming plans to release results after the New York Stock Exchange closes on August 10. The Houston-based energy infrastructure firm will host a follow-up conference call for investors and analysts the following morning.
Vision Marine Technologies has filed meeting materials for an August 20 shareholder vote to approve a potential reverse stock split. The company is considering a consolidation ratio between 5:1 and 10:1 to maintain compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirements and preserve its strategic listing flexibility.
The Dunlap Building, a historic 1879 landmark known as New Hampshire's first skyscraper, has completed a $10 million transformation into Rendezvous on Elm. The project replaces years of vacancy with 27 unique rental residences, earning the title of Project of the Month from the New England Real Estate Journal.
Two heavyweights in the secure data destruction industry are joining forces to consolidate their market reach. Security Engineered Machinery, a May River Capital portfolio company, and Garner Products have entered a formal partnership to integrate their specialized manufacturing and e-recycling capabilities across the United States.
Kuehn Law, PLLC has launched an investigation into potential fiduciary breaches by BellRing Brands, Inc. leadership, following allegations that the company masked a decline in market share through temporary inventory stockpiling rather than organic consumer demand, misleading investors about the true state of its business performance.
DXC Technology reported total revenue of $3.00 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, marking a 5.1% decline year-over-year. Despite the top-line contraction, the company saw bookings rise by 5% and maintained its full-year financial guidance, leaning on a new "Fast Track" strategy to modernize operations through AI-enabled platforms.
Live Nation Entertainment saw a surge in live event participation during the second quarter of 2026, with 49 million fans attending shows globally. The company reported $7.7 billion in revenue, a 9% increase over the same period last year, driven by robust ticket demand across stadiums, arenas, and amphitheaters.
CNO Financial Group is raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance by 8% following a robust second quarter, marked by a 45% surge in operating earnings per share. The Carmel-based insurer achieved its 16th consecutive quarter of sales growth, buoyed by record performance across its worksite and annuity divisions.
Seattle-based timberland giant Weyerhaeuser Company has officially released its financial performance data for the second quarter of 2026. Investors and analysts are now preparing to dissect these figures during a scheduled conference call and live webcast set for the morning of July 31, 2026.
Erie Indemnity Company reported a net income of $180.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking an increase over the $174.7 million recorded during the same period in 2025. This growth resulted in diluted earnings per share of $3.45, up from $3.34 in the previous year.
Huntsman Corporation narrowed its net loss to $6 million in the second quarter of 2026, a significant improvement over the $158 million loss recorded during the same period last year. As the chemical manufacturer navigates fluctuating energy costs, the company is preparing for a pivotal shareholder vote on its merger with Olin Corporation.
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. reported a net income of $0.34 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, marking a significant recovery from the $0.28 per share loss recorded in the first quarter of the year as the company navigated shifting interest rate expectations and geopolitical instability.
Atlanta-based real estate investment trust Cousins Properties has officially released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The firm, which specializes in high-end office assets across the Sun Belt, is now preparing to detail these performance metrics during a scheduled conference call on Friday morning.
Dolby Laboratories reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $305 million, a decline from $316 million in the same period last year. Despite the contraction, the San Francisco-based audio and imaging specialist is ramping up its share repurchase program by $350 million while pushing its technologies into new hardware markets.
Investors will get a look at Globant’s fiscal health on August 13, 2026, when the Luxembourg-based technology firm reports its second-quarter results. The announcement follows the close of regular market hours, marking a key update for the company as it navigates the ongoing demand for enterprise AI integration.