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AT&T has finalized its $23 billion acquisition of wireless licenses from EchoStar, securing a significant expansion of its nationwide 5G infrastructure. This deal integrates 50 MHz of additional low-band and mid-band spectrum into the carrier's network, a move designed to accelerate data speeds and support future AI-driven connectivity requirements.
Charlotte-based Truist Financial Corporation has confirmed its latest round of dividend payouts, authorizing a $0.52 cash dividend per common share. The board’s decision, finalized on July 28, sets the payment date for September 1, with an August 14 cutoff for shareholders of record.
The board of directors at Becton, Dickinson and Company has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per common share. This payout, reflecting the medical technology firm’s ongoing capital allocation strategy, is scheduled for distribution to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2026, with payment set for September 30.
Nabors Industries reported second quarter 2026 operating revenues of $815 million, a 4% increase over the previous quarter. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA of $222 million, driven by expanding international drilling operations and increased activity in the Lower 48, despite a net loss of $22 million for the period.
Envista Holdings Corporation will convene investors and analysts on September 17, 2026, to outline its strategic trajectory. The three-hour session, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EDT, serves as a platform for leadership to detail the company’s current operational focus across its portfolio of dental technology brands.
Atlanta-based home retailer Havertys Furniture Companies is set to disclose its second quarter 2026 financial performance on August 4, 2026. The company plans to release the figures before the opening bell, shifting the focus to a subsequent morning conference call where leadership will address operational outcomes with investors and analysts.
Shareholders of Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp are set to receive regular quarterly cash dividends on September 15, 2026. The board authorized these payments for both common stock and two series of perpetual preferred stock, maintaining the firm's established distribution schedule for investors of record by the start of September.
Investors will receive a clearer picture of Callaway Golf Company’s fiscal health on August 4, 2026, when the Carlsbad-based firm releases its second-quarter earnings. The report follows the closing bell, preceding a management-led conference call scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to dissect the company’s recent performance and future outlook.
A text message from a Rippling engineer admitting to the creation of a near-identical clone sparked a legal battle in the Southern District of New York today. Runlayer, an AI deployment firm, has filed suit against the $16.8 billion workforce-management company, alleging trade secret theft and breach of contract.
Many taxpayers treat their finances as an annual chore, focusing solely on filing deadlines. However, according to Rob Cruise of Cruise & Associates in Columbus, Nebraska, the real financial leverage lies in shifting from reactive document preparation to proactive tax planning before the fiscal year concludes.
Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown has tapped Miami-based Armor Health to manage medical and behavioral services at the local jail, ending a competitive procurement process. The transition begins August 1, 2026, marking a strategic expansion for the provider within the Georgia correctional healthcare market.
Four Northern California families are suing the City of Chico after their children contracted E. coli O157:H7 following visits to the city-operated Sycamore Pool and the Five-Mile Recreation Area. The lawsuit alleges that city officials ignored years of unsafe water test results and failed to maintain required safety permits.
After a tenure at Cantu Harden Montoya LLP, Carey R. Troell has rejoined the Houston office of Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder. A former Texas assistant attorney general, Troell brings two decades of experience in public finance to a practice currently expanding its regional footprint.
Tamika Farr, President and CEO of Pathways LA, has been elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles. Her new role places her at the financial helm of a coalition representing ten regional agencies dedicated to expanding access to early childhood education.
Pacific West Bancorp posted a net income of $450,000 for the second quarter of 2026, a significant increase from the previous quarter, even as the Portland-based institution navigates the final stages of its pending merger with 1st Security Bank of Washington.
Chicago-based digital finance platform OppFi will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, after the close of market trading. The company plans to follow the release with a live conference call to address investor inquiries regarding its current business performance and future outlook.
Financial institutions using MeridianLink now have a direct pathway to capture primary account status from day one. Pinwheel is integrating its Switch Kit into the digital onboarding ecosystem, allowing banks and credit unions to automate direct deposit and bill switching during the initial account opening process.
Ascend Wellness Holdings will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its financial performance for the second quarter. The session follows the official release of the company's quarterly results, offering investors insight into the operator's multi-state cannabis activities.
The National Resident Matching Program has launched its updated Charting Outcomes series, shifting to an annual publication cycle and bifurcating data to distinguish between U.S. and international medical graduates. These changes aim to provide medical students and advisors with granular, specialty-specific insights into the residency application process.
Investors will turn their attention to Long Beach on August 6, 2026, as CarParts.com prepares to disclose its second-quarter financial performance. CEO David Meniane and Interim CFO Mark DiSiena are scheduled to host a live audio webcast to break down the company’s results for the period ending July 4.
Fans of the iconic basketball-playing golden retriever can now catch the original 1997 classic on the big screen alongside their pets. Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment are partnering with the PEDIGREE brand to host a series of dog-friendly outdoor screenings across three U.S. cities this August.
A Peruvian congressional commission is moving to prosecute veteran investigative journalist Gustavo Gorriti for exposing systemic corruption, a maneuver the National Press Club condemns as a blatant attempt to silence critical reporting as President-elect Keiko Fujimori prepares to take office this coming Tuesday.
A sluggish shower or a weak kitchen faucet might be more than a nuisance; it could be the first warning sign of a failing system. Jessica Gerdeman, a plumbing expert at Heggemann, Inc., warns that sudden drops in water pressure often mask critical issues lurking behind walls or underground.
Michael Cataletto, Chief Technology Officer at Scientel Solutions, has secured a one-year reappointment to the Federal Communications Commission’s Technological Advisory Council. This extension follows a nearly two-year tenure, cementing his role in advising federal regulators on the shifting landscape of national communications infrastructure and emerging digital threats.
A year after joining St. Luke’s University Health Network, the Grand View campus in Bethlehem has slashed its annual operating losses from $80 million to $28 million. This rapid stabilization follows a strategic integration that has prioritized localized care expansion while bolstering the facility’s long-term financial viability.
Joseph A. Grundfest, a former SEC commissioner and Stanford Law professor, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh annual Summit for Corporate Governance in Las Vegas on September 25. The event, co-hosted by Greenberg Traurig and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, gathers leaders to address evolving regulatory and operational pressures.
Fifteen graduates in Accra have completed Ghana’s inaugural community-based doula training program, a joint initiative between HealthConnect One and Uzuri Birth. The cohort, consisting of thirteen women and two men, represents a significant push to integrate culturally responsive birth support into the country’s existing maternal health infrastructure.
Rehab therapists face a growing administrative burden, often forced to choose between patient engagement and meticulous record-keeping. Net Health is attempting to bridge this divide by integrating an ambient AI scribe directly into its ReDoc platform, specifically trained on the clinical language of physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology providers.
"Rural Americans deserve the same quality and accessibility of healthcare as anyone living in an urban center," said Larry Bedell, CEO of the National Rural Health Services Corporation, as his organization announced a new partnership with the Rural Health Community to tackle the persistent financial and operational crises facing rural clinics.
Many small business owners mistakenly believe that routine file backups provide a comprehensive safety net against technology failures. According to IT expert Nick Kammerdiener of Marietta, Georgia, failing to distinguish between simple data preservation and full-scale disaster recovery leaves operations vulnerable to prolonged downtime and significant revenue loss.