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Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund has released its Section 19(a) notice, outlining the sources of its July 31, 2026, distribution. The fund, which operates under a managed distribution policy, reports that the $0.0870 per share payout is comprised primarily of net realized long-term capital gains.
A class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Market, Inc. of systemic labor code violations. The complaint alleges the health food chain denied employees mandatory meal and rest breaks, while failing to provide accurate wage statements or reimburse necessary work expenses.
Modine has reached its 2030 energy and water intensity reduction targets four years ahead of schedule, according to the company’s 2026 Sustainability Report. The Racine-based thermal management firm confirmed these environmental gains while signaling a pivot toward new, more aggressive benchmarks for its evolving business model.
Firmable has introduced a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing sales teams to execute go-to-market strategies directly within platforms like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor. The integration aims to eliminate the reliance on stale data and fragmented workflows by connecting AI agents to a continuously refreshed, AI-native B2B data stack.
Nektar Therapeutics will report its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, on Thursday, August 13. The announcement follows the close of U.S. financial markets, with President and CEO Howard Robin scheduled to lead an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
A class action lawsuit filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court accuses Delicato Vineyards, LLC of widespread labor code violations, including the failure to reimburse workers for the use of personal cellular phones. The legal action, brought by Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, alleges a pattern of systemic underpayment.
Hundreds of San Jose municipal employees are gathering for a second strike-readiness session this Wednesday, signaling a breakdown in labor talks. Members of IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 are organizing against a backdrop of stagnant contract negotiations, citing chronic understaffing and concerns over unregulated artificial intelligence deployment.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund has disclosed the composition of its July 2026 distribution, revealing that nearly half of the $0.08 per share payout is sourced from a return of capital. The monthly payment, scheduled for July 31, follows the fund’s long-standing managed distribution policy.
Calgary-based Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust delivered a resilient second quarter for 2026, reporting Funds From Operations of $1.19 per unit—a 2.6% increase over the same period last year—as the company continues to shed non-core assets and aggressively repurchase its own units in a shifting market.
Investors who acquired Hub Group securities between April 2023 and May 2026 now have until August 28 to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation targets the logistics firm over alleged accounting irregularities that triggered significant stock price declines throughout early 2026.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, the Chicago-based real estate investment trust, announced a third-quarter dividend of $0.5425 per common share on July 28. This payout, which reflects an annualized rate of $2.17, arrives as the company continues to manage its portfolio of 453 lifestyle-oriented properties across the United States.
Northeast Indiana Bancorp, the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, reported net income of $1.87 million for the second quarter of 2026. This performance marks a notable increase from the $1.64 million earned during the same period last year, driven by a rise in net interest income.
Investors who purchased GPGI, Inc. stock between November 3, 2025, and May 6, 2026, are being urged to examine their legal options following a class action lawsuit. The complaint alleges the company misled shareholders regarding the financial health and valuation of its acquisition of Husky Technologies Limited.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. has issued its Section 19(a) notice regarding the upcoming July 31, 2026, distribution. The fund, which operates under a managed distribution policy, confirmed that the latest payment of $0.1360 per common share consists entirely of net realized long-term capital gains.
Investors who purchased Black Rock Coffee Bar shares following the company's September 2025 IPO are now part of a class action lawsuit filed by Robbins LLP. The litigation alleges the coffee chain misled shareholders regarding its rapid expansion strategy and the financial impact of new store cannibalization.
As secondary market transactions grow in complexity and volume, Palico is shifting its operational strategy to accommodate larger deals. The FINRA-regulated Alternative Trading System has unveiled a tiered fee schedule, a new price indicator tool, and a brand refresh to facilitate more efficient, high-value private fund trades.
San Jose-based security firm Arlo Technologies has issued 65,624 restricted stock units to eight recent non-executive hires. The equity grants, finalized on July 28, 2026, function as a standard recruitment incentive under NYSE Rule 303A.08, tying the new personnel to the company’s long-term performance.
The Dallas-based real estate investment trust NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. confirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock. The board of directors set the payment date for September 30, 2026, targeting shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2026.
Dallas-based NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. confirmed its latest quarterly dividend payout, with the board of directors authorizing a distribution of $0.53 per share for common stockholders. The payment is scheduled for distribution on September 30, 2026, targeting investors on record by the mid-month deadline of September 15.
Richmond-based Blue Ridge Bankshares recorded a net loss of $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decline from the $0.8 million income reported in the first quarter, as the company absorbed a $2.1 million provision for credit losses tied to out-of-market loans originated before 2024.
At the ADLM 2026 conference in Anaheim, Ozelle unveiled O-Cyte 1, an automated hematology analyzer designed to integrate high-resolution image-based morphology into routine clinical workflows. The system leverages proprietary AI × CBM technology to convert complex cellular data into structured insights, aiming to enhance diagnostic consistency across laboratory environments.
Shareholders of the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund have received updated disclosures regarding the composition of their July 31 distribution. While the fund maintains a fixed monthly payout strategy, the underlying sources—ranging from net investment income to capital gains—remain subject to periodic adjustments.
Verra Mobility Corporation has reached a framework agreement to extend its tolling and violations services contract with Avis Budget Group for another seven years. While the partnership continues, the company cautioned that the new financial terms are expected to be materially less favorable than the previous arrangement.
After four decades of recruiting talent for the nonprofit sector, New Jersey-based DRG is rebranding as DRG Consulting. The shift formalizes the firm's transition from a specialized search boutique into a comprehensive partner tasked with managing organizational strategy, team culture, and complex structural partnerships for mission-driven groups.
With a $403.3 million price tag now locked in, Cadiz Inc. has finalized construction contracts for its Northern Pipeline conversion. By shifting to a construction manager-at-risk model, the company aims to stabilize its capital budget and move toward securing the final financing necessary for the Mojave Groundwater Bank.
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust has entered a strategic co-ownership agreement with the DGAM Canadian Private Real Estate Fund, launching a $292 million portfolio of multifamily properties. The deal pairs Boardwalk’s operational platform with institutional capital to target high-growth rental markets across Alberta and British Columbia.
Southern California law firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles has recruited attorney Steven N. Kurtz to establish and chair a new Commercial Finance, Insolvency & Specialty Lending Practice Group. Kurtz, a veteran of the legal industry and co-General Counsel of the International Factoring Association, joins the firm as a Partner.
Amgen will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 4, following the close of U.S. markets. The company plans to host a conference call for investors and the public at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the latest performance metrics and business developments.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group will report its second-quarter financial results on August 11, 2026, before the opening bell. The Raleigh-based firm plans to host a conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET that same morning to discuss the figures and its ongoing expansion across the Sunbelt infrastructure markets.
FirstEnergy Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $288 million, or $0.50 per share, as the utility giant leans into a massive surge in industrial power demand. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, bolstered by a 30% jump in contracted and pipeline data center load since the start of the year.