Chicago-based Paddletek Group has finalized the acquisition of performance paddle brand PIKKL while simultaneously securing four elite professional players. The move unites the technical expertise of PIKKL founders Mike Strommen and Dan Martinson with the competitive profile of siblings JW and Jorja Johnson, alongside Julie Johnson and Hurricane Tyra Black.
Full Circle Lithium Corp. is diving into the professional fishing circuit, securing a deal as the official Facebook Live sponsor for the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Lake Champlain. Running from August 13–16, the partnership aims to place the company’s fire-safety technology directly before millions of outdoor enthusiasts.
Baltimore-based Apkudo has introduced the Robotic Standalone Automation (RSA) appliance, the first system designed to handle the cosmetic and functional inspection of foldables, tablets, and flip phones without requiring hardware reconfiguration. Engineered by Alpha Automatics, the device aims to eliminate manual testing bottlenecks in the reverse logistics sector.
Salt Lake City-based employee engagement platform Awardco has earned a sweep of industry accolades in 2026, securing spots on lists from TIME, HR.com, and G2. The company’s recent growth highlights a strategic shift from simple recognition tools toward a unified, AI-powered solution for organizational culture.
Instagram’s recent crackdown on reposted content, which now extends to photos and carousels, has effectively ended the era of volume-based social media management. For agencies and teams juggling multiple accounts, the platform’s pivot toward original production requires a fundamental overhaul of how they maintain individual account credibility and growth.
New York-based private equity firm Regal Healthcare Capital Partners has closed its fourth fund at $610 million, exceeding its initial $550 million target. The firm, which focuses exclusively on healthcare services, secured the capital from a mix of existing partners and new institutional investors including pension plans and endowments.
Thirty years into a career that redefined hip-hop, Jay-Z is bringing his legacy to North London. The rapper confirmed a single UK date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4, 2026, joining a limited run of stadium shows that already includes stops in Paris and Los Angeles.
Within the heart of Bengaluru’s primary technology corridor, DXC Technology has unveiled a sprawling 200,000-square-foot facility dedicated to scaling enterprise artificial intelligence. The center serves as a collaborative environment where engineers and clients aim to transition AI concepts into functional, large-scale deployments across global business operations.
Miami attorney and former federal prosecutor V. Michael Arias has officially qualified for the August 18, 2026, Republican primary. Seeking to unseat incumbent Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, Arias is positioning his four-decade career in law and financial regulation as the necessary antidote to stagnant leadership in Washington.
Dr. Sebastian Johnston will present clinical findings demonstrating that the investigational drug vapendavir reduces inflammatory biomarkers in COPD patients during the European Respiratory Society International Congress. The oral presentation, scheduled for September 9, 2026, highlights progress in treating rhinovirus-associated complications for those with chronic lung disease.
Construction has begun on Modera City North, a 330-home apartment community in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge neighborhood. Developed by Mill Creek Residential, the project anchors the 100-acre City North master plan, promising a mix of high-end urban living and proximity to major regional employment hubs when it opens in 2028.
Women over 35 often face a frustrating cycle of weight loss and regain, driven by hormonal shifts and deep-seated behavioral triggers. Melbourne-based coach Lucia Murieda is launching a new six-week program designed to bypass traditional dieting in favor of Neuro Transformation Therapy to address the emotional roots of these patterns.
In a move to accelerate the shift from AI experimentation to full-scale deployment, DXC Technology has opened a sprawling 200,000-square-foot customer experience center in Bengaluru. The facility serves as a flagship hub for co-creating enterprise-grade AI solutions while integrating cybersecurity and operational infrastructure under one roof.
Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis have endorsed the proposal by Denarius Metals to restructure its convertible unsecured debentures. The plan seeks to mitigate mounting financial pressure from high-interest debt obligations by enabling the company to settle upcoming interest and redemption payments through the issuance of common shares.
The global Data Center Physical Infrastructure market reached $12 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 28 percent year-over-year increase. This sustained expansion, the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, is fueled by an insatiable demand for AI-ready compute power and the rapid adoption of liquid cooling technologies.
Securities lawyers face a mounting pressure to ensure disclosure accuracy while navigating thousands of pages of regulatory filings. DragonGC, a Greenwich-based legal tech firm, is addressing this by releasing a suite of AI-driven workflows that provide fully cited, traceable outputs for high-stakes public company compliance tasks.
With over two decades of executive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, Darrin T. Schellin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta-based CDMO Mikart. He succeeds Michael Kallelis, who will transition to a seat on the company’s Board of Directors to maintain strategic continuity.
From a seven-gram Pacific pocket mouse to a 700-pound okapi, the Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center has treated over 50,000 patients since 2001. As the facility marks its 25th anniversary, it remains a global benchmark for integrating complex medical engineering with specialized zoological care.
OceanaGold Corporation will disclose its operational and financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on August 5, following the close of market trading. The Vancouver-based producer of gold and copper plans to host a formal conference call for investors and analysts the following morning to review these figures.
A randomized clinical trial has revealed that point-of-care molecular testing for vaginal symptoms significantly improves treatment accuracy. Patients tested with Cepheid’s Xpert Xpress MVP were nearly twice as likely to receive appropriate care within 24 hours compared to those managed through traditional symptom-based assessments and microscopy.
A major cultural facility under construction in Tin Shui Wai has tapped SU Group Holdings for a comprehensive security upgrade. The contract, valued at over US$1 million, tasks the Nasdaq-listed firm with integrating advanced surveillance and life-safety systems into a new hub designed for artifact preservation and public education.
A $1,500 contribution from Hauppauge-based manufacturer Makers Nutrition is heading to Feeding America to bolster national hunger-relief efforts. The donation marks the latest effort by the supplement company to extend its corporate wellness mission beyond product manufacturing and into the broader landscape of community food access.
Ineffective software adoption costs mid-sized enterprises an average of $10.9 million annually in lost productivity. To curb these inefficiencies, San Jose-based Whatfix is partnering with PTC to integrate its agentic digital adoption platform directly into PTC Windchill, aiming to streamline complex engineering workflows for global manufacturers.
The family-owned retailer Rural King is deepening its footprint in the Buckeye State with the launch of its 31st Ohio location. Situated at 600 Stumbo Road N. in Ontario, the new store aims to blend the company’s traditional rural-lifestyle focus with modern amenities like self-checkout and mobile payment options.
Chicago has reclaimed its position as the city with the highest rate of bed bug infestations in the United States, leading a list that increasingly reflects the migration of pests into popular vacation destinations like Tampa and Myrtle Beach as summer travel activity reaches its seasonal peak.
Dallas-based healthcare firm Havencrest Capital Management has finalized the acquisition of Tech Medical Home Care Services, marking the eighth tuck-in expansion for its portfolio company, Avid Health at Home. The deal solidifies Avid's footprint across Kentucky and Ohio as part of a broader strategy to scale technology-enabled home care.
Lincoln-based Nelnet Campus Commerce is joining forces with Atrium Campus to overhaul the digital infrastructure of higher education institutions. By linking Nelnet’s payment processing capabilities with Atrium’s cloud-native mobile credential systems, the partnership aims to replace fragmented legacy platforms with a unified, mobile-first ecosystem for students and administrators.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 after the markets close on Wednesday, July 29. The Laval-based pharmaceutical firm plans to follow the release with a live conference call and webcast to detail its business trajectory and quarterly outcomes.
For the third consecutive year, AlphaGraphics has secured a position on Franchise Business Review’s annual list of the most profitable franchises. The recognition highlights the Denver-based company’s ability to balance strong financial returns for its owners with high levels of satisfaction across its network of printing and marketing centers.
With the push of a button, a bookshelf-sized cabinet transforms into a full-scale thermal retreat in under a minute. German manufacturer KLAFS is bringing its S1 retractable sauna to the United States, targeting urban homeowners who want professional-grade wellness technology without sacrificing significant square footage in their living spaces.
