Huntington Beach has secured the state's first Sensory Inclusive certification from the nonprofit KultureCity, marking a major shift in how the coastal destination handles accessibility. The initiative spans both public and private sectors, training over 1,500 staff members, including lifeguards and police, to better serve visitors with invisible disabilities.
For the sixth year in a row, the Hartford Courant has named Sun Life U.S. one of the city's top workplaces. The recurring recognition highlights the financial services firm’s efforts to blend a purpose-driven corporate culture with flexible, hybrid scheduling and specialized employee support programs.
Banorte has secured top honors from Global Finance in both corporate and consumer digital banking categories across Mexico and Latin America. The recognition highlights the bank's aggressive push toward hyper-personalization, marking a significant milestone in Chairman Carlos Hank Gonzalez’s strategy to blend advanced technology with human-centered financial services.
The board of directors at PepsiCo has elected Joaquin Duato, the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, as an independent member of its governing body. Effective December 1, 2026, Duato will bring his extensive experience in global strategy and regulatory oversight to the company's Audit Committee.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on November 3. The Findlay-based energy giant scheduled a conference call for 11 a.m. EST that morning, inviting investors and analysts to review the performance of its extensive refining and midstream logistics operations.
Investors will turn their attention to Findlay on November 3, 2026, as MPLX LP prepares to host its third-quarter earnings call. The session, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. EST, serves as the primary window for the master limited partnership to detail its recent performance across its midstream energy and logistics network.
Nucor Corporation expects third quarter earnings between $5.55 and $5.65 per diluted share, signaling a performance uptick over the second quarter's $5.04. The Charlotte-based steel manufacturer anticipates that gains in its steel mills and steel products segments will drive this growth despite softening in the raw materials sector.
Steel Dynamics expects third-quarter 2026 earnings between $5.34 and $5.38 per diluted share, a significant jump from the $3.69 reported in the previous quarter. The surge is driven by expanding metal margins and record shipment volumes across the company’s core steel operations as market demand remains robust.
To mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has pledged $100,000 to local community organizations. The initiative, which runs through October 15, provides $10,000 grants to 10 nonprofits, continuing a multi-year effort that has now supported 30 groups across Central Florida.
Shareholders of BNCCORP, Inc. voted on September 17 to greenlight the company’s sale to tech-enabled finance platform OppFi. The deal, which combines BNC National Bank’s established infrastructure with OppFi’s digital lending reach, now moves toward final regulatory review and closing.
Schools, libraries, and nonprofits can now bypass lengthy competitive bidding processes to secure broadband through Mission Telecom. By becoming an approved vendor within The Interlocal Purchasing System, the nonprofit aims to eliminate months of administrative delays for institutions struggling to bridge the digital divide in under-resourced areas.
EQT Real Estate has finalized the acquisition of a 32-building logistics portfolio from Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc., securing 5.2 million square feet of industrial space across Southern California. The deal targets high-demand corridors near the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, currently serving 36 diverse corporate tenants.
Burford Capital has successfully closed a $300 million debt issuance, securing the funds in under six hours with an order book ten times oversubscribed. By combining this new capital with $100 million in cash, the firm will retire its April 2028 debt maturity nineteen months ahead of schedule.
The Business Court of Texas has denied a request for emergency relief from Fermi Inc.'s former CEO, who sought to halt the company's upcoming shareholder meeting and invalidate recent board actions. Judge Brian Stagner rejected all three restraining order requests, citing clear authorization under state law.
Santa Clara-based data management firm Everpure will convene its 2026 Financial Analyst Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, starting at 9:30 a.m. PT. Leadership plans to outline the company’s long-term growth trajectory and updated financial framework during the session.
Investors in Saul Centers will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share on October 30, 2026, consistent with the firm’s previous payout levels. The Bethesda-based real estate investment trust maintains its commitment to dividend stability while continuing to manage its portfolio across the Washington, DC and Baltimore regions.
Rexford Industrial Realty has finalized the sale of a 22-property industrial portfolio to an affiliate of EQT Real Estate for $1.2 billion. This move marks a major milestone in the company’s $2 billion divestment strategy, intended to shed non-core assets and sharpen its focus on high-demand Southern California infill markets.
From a small neighborhood initiative in 1991 to a regional powerhouse serving 5,400 people annually, Friendship Place is marking three and a half decades of service. The organization will host its 35th Anniversary Gala this Thursday at the Conrad Washington, DC, honoring leaders who have reshaped the capital's approach to homelessness.
Brixmor Property Group will disclose its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on Monday, October 26, following the close of market trading. The New York-based real estate investment trust, which manages 346 retail centers nationwide, will host a conference call for investors the following morning.
The board of directors at Starwood Property Trust has approved a dividend of $0.48 per share for the third quarter of 2026. This payout is scheduled for distribution on October 15 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026.
The Atlanta-based real estate investment trust Cousins Properties announced a cash dividend of $0.32 per common share for the third quarter of 2026. This payout follows the company’s ongoing strategy of managing high-quality office assets across the Sun Belt, maintaining its commitment to consistent shareholder returns.
Facing a $4 million shortfall in federal funding, PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream Public Media have agreed to merge, creating a unified public media entity. The deal, announced Tuesday, aims to secure the future of local news, educational programming, and cultural services for four million people across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Shareholders of SR Bancorp, Inc. are set to receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on October 15, 2026. The payment follows a declaration by the Board of Directors for investors of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026.
Charlotte-based Truist Bank announced plans to redeem the entirety of its $850 million subordinated notes, originally scheduled to mature on October 30, 2026. The financial institution set the redemption date for September 30, 2026, effectively clearing a significant portion of its outstanding debt ahead of the planned maturity.
The board of directors at Preformed Line Products confirmed a regular quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share for common stockholders. This payout, authorized during the board's September 14 meeting, marks the latest distribution for investors holding shares in the Cleveland-based infrastructure manufacturer as the company maintains its current financial rhythm.
The Board of Directors of Houston-based Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $17.25 per share for its 6.75% Series A Convertible Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock. The payment is scheduled for distribution on October 15, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.
Terence P. McCourt, the co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office, has been inducted into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. The distinction recognizes attorneys with over three decades of practice who have significantly influenced the legal profession, the bar, and the pursuit of justice throughout the Commonwealth.
Beast Philanthropy and The Rockefeller Foundation are launching regenerative school meal programs in Ghana and Kenya, aiming to provide daily lunches for 4,000 children. The partnership leverages Jimmy Donaldson’s digital reach alongside the foundation’s expertise in food systems to combat child labor and improve educational outcomes through locally sourced, sustainable nutrition.
After running 2,000 miles from the Colorado River's source to Los Angeles in 92 days, CEO and advocate Mina Guli has secured a new collaborative commitment to stabilize the basin. The initiative unites Tribal leaders, farmers, and corporate partners to address a water crisis threatening $1.4 trillion in economic activity.
Allyant, a portfolio company backed by Thompson Street Capital Partners, has acquired Braille Works, a specialized provider of accessible communications. The Tampa-based investment bank Hyde Park Capital acted as the exclusive advisor for the transaction, facilitating the merger of the two companies focused on document and digital inclusivity.
