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The outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has produced notable market turbulence: Sweetgreen plunged despite no supplier link, Yum! Brands declined after Taco Bell was named in traceback efforts, and Chipotle remained largely insulated. Public health data and supply-chain actions continue to shape investor behavior as question…
Xos, Inc. released a white paper outlining a zero-emission power strategy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games venues. The paper highlights the inability of traditional diesel generators or permanent grid connections to meet LA28's commitments to 100% renewable energy without leaving permanent infrastructure. Xos introduces its mob…
Dorman Products, a leading motor vehicle aftermarket supplier, reported modest net sales growth of 0.7% in Q2 2026 with a significant 53% increase in diluted EPS to $2.93, driven by solid operating performance and recovery of IEEPA tariff costs. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $152.6 million and repurchased $47 million in shares…
Hillman Solutions Corp reported a 9.8% increase in Q2 2026 net sales to $442 million and improved net income to $21.1 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance following strong operational performance and announced the acquisition of Kanebridge Corp, expanding its industrial distribution footprint in the …
EVgo Inc., a leading public fast charging network for electric vehicles, is expanding its partnership with Brixmor Property Group to install more than 500 additional EV fast charging stalls across at least 90 Brixmor shopping centers in multiple U.S. states. This move aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for EV drivers by placing chargers …
Unitil Corporation announced a net income of $4.7 million, or $0.26 EPS, for Q2 2026, reflecting growth compared to the previous year. The company highlighted strategic acquisitions, including Bangor Natural Gas and Aquarion Water companies, strengthening its regulated utility portfolio. Increased electric and gas gross margins were driven by highe…
Newbridge Acquisition Limited, a Nasdaq-listed blank check company, has entered into a business combination agreement to merge with Startech Group Inc., a U.S.-based AI and fintech company focused on functional water products and healthcare longevity technologies. The transaction will see Newbridge re-domicile to Delaware, with Startech as a wholly…
Teladoc Health has appointed Mark V. Anquillare, former president and COO of Verisk Analytics, to its board of directors. With over 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, Anquillare will serve on the Audit and Compensation committees, bringing valuable expertise in data, technology, and AI to support Teladoc's evolution in the v…
OpenPayd Global Holdings Limited has filed Amendment No. 1 to its SEC registration statement in connection with its proposed business combination with Titan Acquisition Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC. The merger will create a Nasdaq-listed public company under ticker symbol OP, with an implied pro forma equity value exceeding $1 billion. The combined c…
Dyadic International, a biotechnology company specializing in scalable production of precision engineered proteins, announced it will report its Q2 2026 financial results and host a corporate update call on August 12, 2026. The company uses proprietary gene expression platforms supporting life sciences, food and nutrition, and industrial biotech se…
U.S. stocks finished higher on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high. Gains were led by Technology, Industrials and Consumer Services shares, while energy names and several consumer and healthcare names weighed on the session. Broad market breadth favored advancers on both exchanges.
Canadian equities closed lower on Monday, weighed down by losses in the Telecoms, Mining and Materials sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite finished the session down 0.79% as volatility edged higher and commodity prices showed mixed moves, with gold up modestly and crude oil retreating sharply. Several individual names recorded outsized moves at the clos…
Brazil's main equity gauge closed higher on Monday as gains in Real Estate, Industrials and Electric Power sectors supported the market. The Bovespa ended the day up 0.00%, marking a one-month high. Individual movers included double-digit relative gains in Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos and marked declines for Companhia Siderurgica Nacional,…
Danaher Corporation said Julie Sawyer Montgomery will become President and Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2026, succeeding Rainer Blair, who will retire and remain as a senior advisor through March 31, 2027. The company reiterated its previously announced third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance. Shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading …
Vornado Realty Trust announced its financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a significant decrease in net income compared to the prior year, primarily due to a large gain in 2025 from a master lease transaction with New York University. Funds From Operations (FFO), a key earnings measure for real es…
Hillman Solutions Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kanebridge Corporation, a master distributor of industrial fasteners, for $315 million. This acquisition significantly expands Hillman's presence in the industrial channel and increases its total addressable market to $3 billion. The deal is expected to be accretive to margi…
AirSculpt Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in premium body contouring procedures, will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, followed by a conference call. The company will also participate in the Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference on August 11, 2026, including a live webcast presentati…
Clorox projected 2027 net sales above Street forecasts, driven by stronger demand in health, wellness and international markets. The maker of Pine-Sol and other household brands reported mixed fourth-quarter results with sales slightly down year-on-year but beating estimates, while margins contracted and management warned of continuing cost volatil…
A national Reuters/Ipsos online poll conducted Wednesday through Monday finds Americans now slightly prefer Democratic stewardship of the economy over Republican stewardship for the first time in almost ten years. The survey also reports President Donald Trump’s job approval falling to 35%, down from 37% in a prior poll, and highlights the pressure…
Smartbird, Inc., an AI infrastructure provider, announced the nomination of tech veterans Elizabeth Mora and Dan Kasun to its board of directors. Their extensive experience in finance, governance, and AI sales aligns with Smartbird’s growth strategy under CEO Nadia Carlsten, focusing on delivering AI infrastructure as a managed service to sectors s…
East West Ave Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company incorporated in Nevada, closed an initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $100 million. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker EWAVU on July 30, 2026. The company’s registration statement was declared effective by the…
President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham, appointed to fill her late brother Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat, but Republican voters, donors and rival candidates in South Carolina are resisting the move. The endorsement has not cleared the field: at least nine Republicans are competing in an August special primary, and a runoff is likely if …
XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust declared a monthly common share distribution of $0.225 per share, unchanged from the previous month, payable on September 1, 2026. The Trust also entered into an interim agreement with Rockford Tower Asset Management to begin serving as the sub-adviser. The Trust invests primarily in floating rate credit…
Sachem Capital Corp. will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 5, 2026, along with an update on a significant pending asset contribution transaction with Industrial Realty Group. The transaction, valued around $1.5 billion, will create a combined entity named IRG Realty Trust, expected to become a leading publicly listed industrial REIT …
3D Systems Corporation reported Q2 2026 revenue of $94.6 million, almost flat year-over-year but up 1.4% excluding recent divestitures. The company recorded a net loss of $12.9 million but saw adjusted EBITDA losses narrow to $0.8 million, reflecting benefits from prior cost-cutting efforts. Growth was driven by double-digit printer sales growth in…
