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Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation ending a decades-old practice that allowed private investors to seize entire properties—and all accumulated home equity—over minimal tax debts. Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, the reform aligns Illinois law with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court mandate against government-sanctioned equity theft.
Investors who purchased Microsoft Corporation common stock between May 1, 2025, and January 28, 2026, face an August 11, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges the tech giant misled shareholders regarding the competitive performance and technical viability of its AI products.
Investors who purchased Nano-X Imaging Ltd. securities between March 31, 2025, and April 17, 2026, have until August 11, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action. The lawsuit alleges the company misled shareholders regarding its operational efficiency and actual product demand.
A 10.5 percent drop in TruBridge, Inc. stock on March 17, 2026, has triggered a formal investigation by the Rosen Law Firm. The legal action follows the company’s admission that it could not file its annual report due to significant accounting errors spanning multiple fiscal years.
A potential securities class action is brewing against Barclays PLC as investors weigh the impact of the bank’s exposure to the collapsed UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions. Rosen Law Firm has launched an investigation into whether the lender misled the public regarding its financial health and risk management practices.
Investors will turn their attention to Rio de Janeiro on August 11, 2026, as Vinci Compass Investments prepares to release its second-quarter financial results. The company, which manages R$347 billion in assets, plans to host a digital conference call immediately following the market close to discuss its performance.
A former First Horizon Bank branch on Canal Street now belongs to the United Way of Southeast Louisiana, marking a permanent shift for the organization’s Prosperity Center. The donation aims to anchor the nonprofit’s efforts in economic mobility and financial counseling within a long-term, dedicated physical space in the city.
Cognizant Technology Solutions has agreed to a $5.5 million settlement to resolve a long-standing stockholder derivative action. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the agreement concludes litigation brought by plaintiff Viswanatha Palempalli against numerous current and former company officers and directors.
Consumers and third-party payers who purchased specific generic prescription drugs between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, are now eligible to file for a share of $533 million in class action settlements. The funds resolve claims against several major manufacturers accused of inflating prices through anti-competitive practices.
After a diagnosis of multiple myeloma in 2023, fundraising veteran Lisa Gray is pivoting from professional strategy to patient advocacy. The HealthTree Foundation announced today that Gray, who previously managed $20 million in annual revenue at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, will join its board of directors.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. will outline its current clinical and commercial progress during a fireside chat at the B. Riley Securities Mind, Muscle & Vision Summit. The session is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Boston, gathering industry leaders to discuss emerging trends in biotechnology and medical innovation.
Shareholders of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company will receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share following a board declaration on July 10. The payment is scheduled for distribution on September 2, 2026, targeting investors who hold positions in the construction materials giant by the close of business on August 13.
Investors will receive a look at the mid-year performance of McLean-based Primis Financial Corp. on July 23, 2026, when the firm releases its second-quarter earnings report after the market close. The disclosure precedes a live conference call scheduled for the following morning to discuss the financial results.
Maria Veltre, an operating partner at Lightyear Capital with a deep background in digital innovation at firms like Santander and Citi, joined the Enova International board of directors today. Her appointment coincides with the planned departure of longtime board members William M. Goodyear and Mark McGowan.
Eleven abrdn closed-end funds, including the Income Credit Strategies Fund and various global healthcare and infrastructure portfolios, have announced their upcoming dividend distributions. Shareholders of record by July 23, 2026, will receive payments on July 31, as the firm balances income payouts with ongoing capital management strategies.
Utah-based America First Federal Credit Union has finalized its purchase of Meadows Bank, integrating the Nevada institution’s assets and liabilities into its own network. The deal, completed May 31, 2026, creates a combined entity with $26.4 billion in assets and a footprint spanning 122 locations across the Western United States.
The Aberdeen Multi-Market Income Fund has announced a significant shift in its dividend strategy, raising its monthly distribution from $0.0328 to $0.04 per share. This 22% increase coincides with the board’s adoption of a new managed distribution policy tied to the fund’s average net asset value.
Professional services firm Aon plc will disclose its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 29. The company plans to release the data at 6:30 AM ET, followed by a live conference call hosted by leadership to discuss the firm's performance and strategic trajectory.
London-based biotechnology firm Virax Biolabs Group Limited secured $3.3 million in gross proceeds this week by closing the exercise of outstanding preferred investment options. The deal, which involved a reduced exercise price of $6.00 per share, marks a strategic liquidity move for the Nasdaq-listed company.
Shareholders of Aon plc will receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per share, as authorized by the company's board of directors. The payout, applicable to outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares, reflects the firm's ongoing capital allocation strategy amid its global professional services operations.
Q32 Bio will unveil 36-week topline data from Part B of its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial on July 13, 2026. The Waltham-based biotechnology firm is evaluating bempikibart, a fully human anti-IL-7Rα antibody, as a potential treatment for patients suffering from severe or very severe alopecia areata.
Employees at Southwest Gas assembled 6,000 care kits and distributed $60,000 in supplies to unhoused individuals across Arizona, Nevada, and California. The initiative marked the conclusion of the company's "Month of Giving," a milestone celebration of the Foundation’s six decades of philanthropic work in the region.
Investors who purchased Sportradar Group AG Class A shares between November 7, 2024, and April 21, 2026, have until July 17, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiff. The class action lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of misleading shareholders regarding its compliance standards and business practices.
Investors will get a look at the performance of the single-family rental market late this July, as AMH prepares to release its second quarter financial and operating results. The Las Vegas-based real estate investment trust has scheduled the disclosure for the afternoon of July 30, 2026, following the market close.
Investors who purchased Hub Group, Inc. securities between April 28, 2023, and May 11, 2026, have until August 28 to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit. The case, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, alleges the logistics firm misled shareholders regarding its financial health and internal controls.
Shareholders of the Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund are set to receive a monthly distribution of $0.1125 per common share for July 2026. This payout, based on the fund's closing price of $12.82 on July 9, reflects an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.53 percent for investors.
With the dental industry approximately 35% consolidated, TUSK Practice Sales reports a resilient M&A environment in the first half of 2026. While transaction activity at the top of the market remains high, shifting Medicaid reimbursement policies and inflationary pressures are forcing a reassessment of long-term practice valuations.
Meegan Roberts, head of culinary innovations at Villa Dolce Gelato, secured the 2026 American Culinary Federation National Pastry Chef of the Year title on July 1 in Grand Rapids. The win follows her regional victory in February, cementing her reputation for blending narrative storytelling with technical pastry precision.
Before a gathering of mentors, colleagues, and family at the annual convention in Columbus, Allen Tittle was officially sworn in as president of the Ohio Association for Justice. The founding partner of Tittle & Perlmuter now leads the statewide organization dedicated to defending the civil rights of injured Ohioans.
To mark National Polyphenol Day on July 11, cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry is leveraging his wellness brand, Gundry MD, to promote the health benefits of plant-based micronutrients. The campaign focuses on the antioxidant properties of polyphenols, centering on the company’s signature cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil.