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In Medford, New Jersey, the cycle of heavy rain and clay-rich soil creates a persistent threat to home foundations. Waterproofing expert Brian Lepore of Perfect Basement LLC warns that this specific environmental combination forces groundwater against walls, turning minor foundation cracks into significant entry points for moisture and structural decay.
Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a sharp rise in second-quarter earnings, citing a 5% increase in global beverage can volumes and robust performance across its equipment and tinplate businesses. Driven by growth in Asia, Europe, and North America, the company has raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to between $8.30 and $8.50 per share.
Investors are looking toward the end of July as Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. prepares to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The Atlanta-based real estate investment trust will disclose its performance figures after the market closes on Thursday, July 30.
With 99.43% of the vote in favor, Uranium Royalty Corp. shareholders have cleared the path for a major corporate restructuring. The plan involves merging the company with Sweetwater Entities, a move designed to consolidate trona royalty assets across Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado under a new Delaware-based parent company.
Investors who lost over $100,000 in Zoetis Inc. securities between January 14, 2025, and May 6, 2026, have until July 27 to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff. The Rosen Law Firm is organizing the class action, alleging the company misled shareholders regarding product performance and market competition.
Brentwood-based Brookdale Senior Living will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on Monday, August 10, following the close of market trading. The announcement precedes a scheduled conference call the next morning, where leadership will review the company's fiscal standing and operational progress.
Private investment firm Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the primary franchisee for Planet Fitness in Australia, triggering a full exit for the parent company. The deal positions the New York-based firm to oversee the expansion of the brand across the country while retaining the existing local management team.
Dublin-based biopharmaceutical firm Jazz Pharmaceuticals will release its 2026 second-quarter financial results on Monday, August 3, following the close of U.S. markets. The company plans to host a live webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to detail its latest performance and provide an update on its current business strategy.
Tulsa-based ready-mix concrete provider Suncrete, Inc. will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 14, 2026, before the opening of the market. The company plans to follow the release with a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its performance with investors and analysts.
First United Corporation posted a second-quarter net income of $5.7 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, as the bank holding company absorbed a one-time consulting expense of $2.2 million tied to core processing contract negotiations.
Sempra will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, before the market opens at 8 a.m. ET. Following the disclosure, the company’s senior leadership team will host a conference call and slide presentation at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the quarter's performance with investors and analysts.
With scissors in hand, attorney John Gomez cut the ribbon on a new Tijuana office this week, marking the first time a San Diego-based personal injury firm has established a physical presence in Mexico. The expansion aims to bridge legal access for clients living south of the border.
A $31 million infusion from the U.S. Economic Development Administration has designated the Intermountain-west Nuclear Energy Corridor as a primary engine for domestic power innovation. Combined with private stakeholder contributions, the funding package exceeds $40 million, aimed at fast-tracking advanced reactor deployment and regional workforce development.
Chicago is positioning itself as the epicenter of the quantum revolution as the second annual Global Quantum Forum convenes this week. The event gathers international policymakers, researchers, and industry titans to move beyond theoretical science and address how quantum computing can tackle urgent challenges in energy, medicine, and cybersecurity.
Sensors, drones, and satellite imagery now blanket 200 hectares of Villa Sandi’s vineyards, shifting the historic Prosecco producer toward an intelligent ecosystem. By mapping soil moisture and leaf health in real time, the winery is replacing traditional blanket farming with surgical interventions designed to combat climate-induced stress and resource scarcity.
Jenn Mack has officially qualified as a write-in candidate for Governor of Texas, positioning her campaign as a rejection of party-line politics. Seeking to bypass the traditional candidate selection process, Mack is framing her bid as a grassroots effort to restore accountability and service to the statehouse this November.
Costa Mesa-based Sovereign Lending Group is integrating custom AI agents across its national network, a move the lender claims has already boosted productivity by 25%. By automating administrative bottlenecks, the firm aims to triple the volume of loans each individual officer can process within the next four months.
Investors who incurred losses from Verra Mobility Corporation stock between February 24 and May 26, 2026, have until August 4 to petition as lead plaintiffs in an ongoing class action lawsuit. The litigation claims the company obscured critical dependencies on its partnership with Avis Budget to artificially inflate growth projections.
Investors who sustained financial losses from ZoomInfo Technologies shares now have until August 24, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending securities fraud lawsuit. The litigation targets the company over allegedly misleading growth projections provided to shareholders throughout late 2025 and early 2026.
Patients in their late 30s and early 40s are increasingly opting for surgical facial rejuvenation, marking a departure from the traditional practice of waiting until signs of aging become severe. Surgeons report this shift toward preventive structural maintenance is driven by a desire for natural-looking, long-lasting results.
A multi-year legal battle between NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas and his former business partner, Mat Grella, has reached a definitive end. The settlement, which includes a mutual release of claims and the dismissal of all active lawsuits, leaves Kortas as the sole owner of the Mesa-based mortgage brokerage.
Indiana Michigan Power has petitioned state regulators for permission to construct a 1,520-megawatt natural gas plant in Rockport, Indiana. The proposed facility aims to address a projected doubling of regional energy demand by the early 2030s while maintaining the company’s current commitment to rate reductions for its customer base.
For students navigating virtual classrooms, the absence of a physical teacher’s daily oversight becomes a catalyst for professional development. Kim Dunbar, executive director of SC Whitmore School, argues that the inherent structure of online learning forces students to master self-reliance, digital literacy, and time management long before entering the workforce.
Class action attorney Juan Monteverde has initiated legal inquiries into four separate corporate mergers, targeting NCS Multistage Holdings, PSB Holdings, Standard Biotools, and Rallybio Corporation. The New York-based firm is currently reviewing the terms of these transactions to determine if they adequately protect the interests of minority shareholders.
Investment firm TJC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sunbelt Solomon from Trilantic North America, marking a shift in ownership for the Temple, Texas-based power solutions provider. The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, is expected to finalize during the third quarter of 2026.
Shareholders of LXP Industrial Trust are facing a potential buyout as Brookfield Asset Management and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board move to acquire the firm for $61.20 per share. New York-based Monteverde & Associates has opened an investigation into the transaction to determine if the deal provides adequate value.
Anne S. Babineau, a shareholder at the Woodbridge-based firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, has been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Law Power List. The distinction highlights her work in real estate and redevelopment, specifically her role in advancing public-private projects that drive economic growth across New Jersey.
People assume that if they are injured and another driver caused the crash, they can sue, but New York law does not work that way. Attorney John Wright warns that thousands of Rochester accident victims are blocked from seeking compensation by the state’s strict serious injury threshold.
Growing up in a household shadowed by domestic violence, psychologist Polly Young-Eisendrath dedicated her career to decoding the mechanics of human discord. Now, Marquis Who’s Who has recognized the author and Jungian analyst for her lifelong effort to replace cycles of aggression with the practice of real, responsible dialogue.
Twenty-year-old Matthew Smith received a sentence of 7 1/3 to 22 years in prison today for the drunk driving crash that claimed the life of Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, a tragedy now fueling a broader legal push against those who allegedly supplied the underage driver with alcohol.