Grounded Lithium Corp. has finalized a C$106,000 unsecured loan to fund infrastructure improvements at its oil and gas assets. The Calgary-based company, which reported June production of 123 barrels per day, aims to enhance operating efficiencies and boost throughput capacity at the facility by early August 2026.
With assets under management hitting $319 billion, Blue Owl Capital reports a five-fold expansion since the firm’s public listing five years ago. Co-CEOs Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz attributed the growth to sustained investment performance and the firm’s strategy of providing scaled capital solutions across diverse global markets.
Garland and Lewisville legal landscapes have shifted as The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C. claimed the number one spot in two distinct categories from Expertise.com. The Dallas-based practice earned the top ranking for both divorce law in Garland and probate law in Lewisville, marking a rare dual achievement for a single firm.
Crocs, Inc. reached a historic milestone in the second quarter of 2026, with the core Crocs brand surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. Boosted by strong consumer demand and double-digit growth in direct-to-consumer sales, the footwear company has lifted its full-year earnings outlook.
More than 8,000 industry professionals are expected to descend on The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from November 9-11, 2026, for the Trimble Dimensions User Conference. The event aims to transition the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors from task-based productivity toward AI-driven, systemic efficiency.
Thieves are no longer just breaking locks; they are orchestrating high-stakes impersonation schemes that cost the shipping industry nearly $725 million last year. According to Michael Fisk of Tri-State Motor Transit, organized criminal networks now prioritize forged documents and digital infiltration over traditional physical breaches, leaving standard security measures obsolete.
The streamer known as TheBurntPeanut is integrating the nicotine pouch brand LUCY directly into his custom 3D digital universe, marking a shift from traditional product sponsorship to narrative-driven brand alignment. The partnership embeds LUCY Breakers into the streamer's own character model, treating the product as a core component of his broadcast persona.
Dublin-based Keenova Therapeutics plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on August 11, ahead of the market opening. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET that morning to discuss its quarterly performance and operational updates with investors.
Tulsa-based HVAC manufacturer AAON has appointed Robert L. Buttermore III and Patrick J. Jermain to its Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026. The move signals a strategic push to bolster the company’s oversight as it scales its footprint in the mission-critical cooling and commercial HVAC sectors.
With revenue climbing over 20% annually and a client base exceeding 4,600 ABA practices, CentralReach is bolstering its commercial strategy. The Fort Lauderdale-based firm has appointed enterprise software veteran Dan Freund as Chief Sales Officer to accelerate the deployment of its AI-driven clinical and revenue management platform.
PBF Energy reported a sharp turnaround in its second-quarter 2026 performance, posting $1.27 billion in operating income compared to $43 million during the same period last year. The results were bolstered by the successful May restart of the Martinez refinery and aggressive debt reduction efforts totaling over $1 billion.
The global automotive battery market is shifting into high gear, with valuations expected to surge from $84.1 billion in 2026 to $132.3 billion by 2033. Driven by a 6.7% annual growth rate, this sector is being fundamentally reshaped by the rapid scaling of electric vehicle production and massive investments in gigafactories.
Spin Master Corp. marked a return to profitable growth in the second quarter of 2026, reporting $436.4 million in revenue. The Toronto-based entertainment firm credited the performance to strong sales of core brands like PAW Patrol and Monster Jam, coupled with a significant $37.9 million tariff refund that bolstered operating income.
Check Point Software Technologies is upgrading its R82.20 firewall software to include native AI protection, allowing organizations to secure generative AI traffic without deploying additional infrastructure. The update creates an AI-aware barrier across physical and virtual firewalls, addressing the growing risks posed by autonomous agents and sensitive data leakage.
Actor Callum Turner is stepping into a new role as global ambassador for Johnnie Walker Blue Label, anchoring a year-long campaign that pairs the luxury Scotch brand with his rapid ascent in film. The collaboration aims to merge the whisky’s heritage of craftsmanship with Turner’s contemporary influence in pop culture.
A new modular processing facility at the Idaho National Laboratory is now operational, marking a strategic pivot toward domestic production of antimony trisulfide. The pilot plant aims to secure a reliable supply chain for the mineral, which is essential for military munitions but has been dominated by foreign sources.
With a net loss of $19.3 million, Orlando-based Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported a challenging second quarter for 2026, even as the company saw its Average Daily Rate climb 5.7% to $285.71. Despite the bottom-line dip, leadership pointed to strong ADR growth and increased demand across its luxury portfolio.
Columbus McKinnon reported a 125% year-over-year surge in net sales to $531.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. This growth, fueled by the integration of Kito Crosby Limited and robust U.S. demand, prompted the company to increase its full-year financial guidance for both revenue and earnings.
Check Point Software Technologies reported total revenues of $674 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, marking a modest 1 percent year-over-year increase. While the firm navigated fluctuating operating margins, it continues to emphasize its pivot toward AI-driven security infrastructure to capture evolving enterprise market demand.
With the healthcare industry pivoting from reactive treatment to preventative wellness, Ping An Group has launched 11 health longevity centers across China. The initiative marks a strategic shift for the insurance giant, which is integrating its medical resources with AI-driven technology to target the aging population's long-term needs.
Fort Worth-based AZZ Inc. has acquired Arlington-based Seattle Galvanizing Company, marking the firm's first major foray into the Pacific Northwest. The deal adds two specialized facilities to the company’s portfolio, bringing its total North American galvanizing network to 43 sites and securing a dominant foothold in the regional market.
Actor Callum Turner is stepping into a new role as the global face of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The year-long partnership aims to align the luxury Scotch brand with the actor’s rapid ascent in film, emphasizing themes of craftsmanship, personal milestones, and the pursuit of progress in contemporary culture.
Northeast Indiana has climbed to the 11th spot in the 2026 GLS Best Places for Aerospace & Defense report, positioning the Fort Wayne region alongside the nation’s established defense hubs. This ranking highlights the area's growing influence as a critical production site for major contractors struggling with national supply chain bottlenecks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance to Nipro Corporation for the ELISIO-HX dialyzer, a device engineered to remove larger middle-molecule uremic toxins. Effective July 28, 2026, the approval allows Nipro to introduce its expanded hemodialysis approach, known as HDs, to American healthcare providers.
Collecting a Certificate of Insurance provides many firms with a false sense of security, but a new platform is changing that equation. Indianapolis-based illumend, a product of myCOI, has earned a Bronze Stevie Award in the Domain Specific AI Platform category for its technology designed to preemptively identify insurance compliance gaps.
Investec is retiring its legacy systems in favor of the Infosys Finacle SaaS platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. The international bank and wealth manager will deploy the suite across its core markets, including the UK, South Africa, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands, to centralize operations and accelerate digital agility.
By shunning traditional venture capital in favor of credit union-backed funding, Seattle-based fintech Strivve is finalizing its latest capital raise. Chartway Ventures now joins Velera and Reseda Group as a strategic investor, reinforcing a long-game business model designed to automate card-on-file placement for over 200 financial institutions.
Singapore-based MetaOptics and Malaysia’s Elsoft Research Berhad have formed a strategic alliance to develop 12-inch large-format laser writers and automated testing systems. The partnership targets the rapidly expanding metalens market, combining MetaOptics’ design expertise with Elsoft’s proven precision manufacturing to bridge the gap between prototyping and high-volume commercial production.
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the former President of INTERPOL, has been appointed Chairman of Alif Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based industrial AI subsidiary of Robo.ai. The move aims to bolster corporate governance and security oversight for the firm’s government and critical infrastructure projects across the Middle East.
National / AZON has entered a strategic distribution agreement with Epson America to supply the manufacturer’s professional imaging printers across the United States. The deal grants the distributor’s network access to Epson’s comprehensive range of production hardware, aiming to capture greater market share in the outdoor graphics and commercial printing sectors.
