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The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of common stock. The payment is scheduled for September 1, 2026, for shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2026.
Franklin-based Five Points Roofing, a residential contractor with a 15-year history in Tennessee, has finalized a partnership with HighPoint Exterior Home Services. The transaction, facilitated by investment bank Hyde Park Capital, integrates the family-owned business into the broader exterior services platform backed by Lake Street Capital Partners.
Suburban Propane Partners will host an investor conference call on August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time to review its financial performance for the fiscal 2026 third quarter. The company, a nationwide distributor based in Whippany, New Jersey, intends to outline its business outlook during the live session.
Stewart Information Services Corporation saw its second-quarter net income climb to $37.2 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, marking a significant increase from the $31.9 million reported during the same period in 2025 as the company leveraged expanded operations despite a challenging housing market.
B&R Technology Merger Corp. secured $325 million in gross proceeds through its initial public offering, closing a sale of 32.5 million units at $10 each. The firm, which debuted on the Nasdaq under the ticker BRTMU on July 21, is now positioning itself to acquire a high-growth technology company.
Fulton Financial Corporation posted second-quarter 2026 net income of $99.9 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, marking a $7.7 million increase over the previous quarter. The Lancaster-based firm attributed the performance to the successful acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp and sustained demand for its community-focused banking model.
Shareholders of Lockheed Martin will receive a dividend of $3.45 per share for the third quarter of 2026. The company’s board of directors authorized the payout, which is scheduled for distribution on September 25, 2026, to all investors of record as of the close of business on September 1.
Investors and market analysts are turning their attention to Athens as Danaos Corporation schedules its second-quarter earnings report for August 3, 2026. The independent containership owner will follow the release with a management-led conference call the following morning to break down the fiscal performance for the period ending June 30.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts posted a 17% increase in net income to $102 million for the second quarter of 2026, bolstered by a 4% expansion in its global development pipeline and higher ancillary revenues that successfully offset the impact of a major European franchisee’s insolvency.
Investors holding SiriusXM common stock will receive a cash payout of $0.27 per share following a decision by the company’s Board of Directors. The dividend serves as a regular quarterly distribution for shareholders, reinforcing the audio entertainment firm's commitment to returning capital as it maintains its North American market reach.
Shareholders of The Cigna Group will receive a cash dividend of $1.56 per share this fall, as the board of directors moves to distribute capital following its latest quarterly review. The payment is scheduled for distribution to investors of record early next month, marking another cycle of returns for the health firm.
Shareholders of record as of August 14 will receive a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share, Civista Bancshares announced Wednesday. The Sandusky-based financial holding company confirmed the payout, totaling approximately $3.7 million, remains consistent with the previous quarter's distribution and is scheduled for payment on August 18.
Radiation therapy provider Klarity has formalized a vendor partnership with the ONCare Alliance, granting community oncology clinics across the network direct access to specialized patient positioning and immobilization technology. The collaboration aims to streamline clinical workflows while maintaining local autonomy for independent practices within the group.
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is demanding a freeze on the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, warning that proposed reimbursement cuts will destabilize independent practices. The organization argues these reductions threaten patient access to musculoskeletal care for over 70 million Medicare beneficiaries across the United States.
First Industrial Realty Trust reported a sharp increase in second-quarter leasing momentum, securing 39% growth in cash rental rates and prompting the Chicago-based logistics developer to raise its full-year funds from operations guidance by $0.02 per share.
Shutterstock’s board of directors has officially suspended the company's quarterly cash dividend, signaling a sharp pivot in its financial strategy. Following a July 20, 2026 meeting, the New York-based creative platform confirmed it will redirect capital toward paying down debt and lowering interest expenses.
Investors are looking toward Scottsdale as Resideo Technologies prepares to disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. The company confirmed it will release its figures immediately following the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, marking a key update for the manufacturer.
Nuvation Bio will detail its second quarter 2026 financial performance and provide a broader update on its oncology pipeline during a conference call scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The session aims to offer stakeholders a clear view of the company's current development milestones.
Nomad Foods has priced an €800 million offering of senior secured notes due in 2033, marking a strategic move to push back its long-term debt maturity. The company plans to use the proceeds to retire its existing 2028 notes, effectively restructuring its balance sheet as it expands its credit capacity.
Two San Jose students have been awarded $2,000 scholarships by PremierOne Credit Union, marking the latest recipients of a program designed to honor community leadership and service. The awards, presented during a July 15 ceremony, highlight the academic and extracurricular achievements of local graduates heading to the University of California system.
IBM reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $17.2 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, as the company navigates a shifting enterprise landscape. CEO Arvind Krishna underscored a strategic pivot toward AI-driven software and infrastructure, while the firm updated its full-year expectations to reflect a constant currency revenue growth target of four-to-five percent.
Todd and Whitney Creel have reacquired the Western and Southwestern environmental lining and water management assets they originally built, marking a full-circle return to the containment business. The deal, finalized July 11, sees the founders reclaim the operations from Mustang Extreme Environmental Services to anchor their independent platform.
Globe Life Inc. reported net income of $3.65 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant increase over the $3.05 reported during the same period last year. Following these results, the McKinney-based insurer raised its full-year earnings guidance to a range of $15.55 to $15.95 per share.
Quantum computing firm Quantinuum has expanded its leadership team, appointing Robin Schulman as Chief Legal Officer and Rory O'Byrne as Chief People Officer. Both executives report directly to CEO Rajeeb Hazra as the company navigates its recent transition to a publicly listed entity in the Broomfield-based technology sector.
With a target firmly set on artificial intelligence growth, B&R Technology Merger Corp. has finalized its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. The blank-check company secured $325 million by pricing 32.5 million units at $10 each, signaling a fresh wave of capital aimed at future acquisitions.
Third Coast Bancshares, the parent of Third Coast Bank, posted record diluted earnings per share of $1.08 for the second quarter of 2026, fueled by a 12.4% quarter-over-quarter surge in net interest income and the successful divestiture of its commercial capital division.
Investors will get a look at Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s financial health on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, when the company releases its second-quarter earnings results before the opening bell. Management will follow the disclosure with a live conference call and presentation at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors holding Lazard common stock are set for a payout next month, as the financial firm’s board of directors finalized a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The announcement confirms the company's ongoing capital return strategy for its shareholders following a recent board vote in New York.
Prosperity Bancshares, the Houston-based financial holding company, announced a quarterly cash dividend for shareholders. The board of directors set the payout at $0.60 per share, covering the third quarter of 2026, with distribution scheduled for the first day of October for those on the books by mid-September.
Southwest Airlines reported record operating revenues of $8.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, signaling the first full period with the carrier's new transformational initiatives in place. Despite a nearly $900 million surge in fuel costs, the company achieved significant margin expansion and growth across its core business segments.