National Ice Cream Day is providing a sweet entry point for Wendy's customers, as the fast-food chain kicks off a seasonal promotion. Starting July 19, the company is slashing the price of its small Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty desserts to one dollar for a limited time.
The Media Financial Management Association will dissolve as an independent entity after members voted to join Financial Executives International. Starting October 1, 2026, the organization will transition into the inaugural Media Finance Section within FEI, integrating its specialized programming into the broader professional network of the Morristown-based association.
With only one-third of new businesses surviving a decade, the reliance on reactive, monthly financial reporting is proving fatal for many entrepreneurs. Lukas Swid, CEO of Helcyon, argues that the real epidemic isn't a lack of grit, but a failure to diagnose operational decay before it becomes irreversible.
Eleven social media personalities with a collective reach of 100 million followers are turning the influencer model into a business incubator. Beginning July 24 on YouTube, the series Bikini Island tracks these creators as they travel to six global destinations to design and launch their own independent swimwear brands.
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation has launched a formal consent solicitation process for holders of its senior notes due 2028, 2030, and 2032. The move aims to amend existing indentures in anticipation of the developer's proposed acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway, a transition that could eventually see the parent company guarantee the debt.
Shenzhen-based Pudu Robotics has secured the number one global ranking across four key commercial service robotics segments, according to a 2025 market study by Frost & Sullivan. The firm now leads the industry in both total revenue and shipment volume, signaling a shift in the global robotics landscape.
Catastrophe losses for Allstate climbed to $563 million in June, contributing to a substantial quarterly impact for the insurance giant. The Northbrook-based corporation confirmed these figures Tuesday, citing an after-tax hit of $445 million for the single month as weather-related claims weighed on the firm’s bottom line.
Toronto-based MDA Space will report its second-quarter financial results on the morning of August 7, 2026. The company’s leadership team plans to host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to review the performance figures and discuss current operations within the global aerospace market.
Ben & Jerry’s is pivoting from the freezer aisle to the political arena, launching a limited-batch flavor titled Razz Up! as the centerpiece of a national campaign. The initiative aims to mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 midterms to counter what the company describes as a rising tide of authoritarianism.
Toronto-based marketing technology firm Zoomd Technologies is moving to incentivize its leadership and staff, issuing 1.275 million stock options and 1.25 million restricted share units. The move marks the company’s first large-scale equity distribution in five years, aiming to secure long-term alignment between personnel and shareholder interests.
For the thousands of Americans battling ataxia, finding specialized neurological care often requires years of searching for localized expertise. Synapticure is now attempting to bridge that gap by launching a national, virtual-first care program designed specifically to connect patients with movement disorder specialists regardless of their geographic location.
Investors who purchased AeroVironment, Inc. securities between June 25, 2025, and March 10, 2026, have until July 27, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, centers on allegations of misleading statements regarding the company’s space division.
After a 27-year residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Wipfli is relocating its annual Stronger to Serve Conference to the Anaheim Marriott in California. The event, scheduled for July 12-15, 2027, marks a strategic shift for the long-running gathering of nonprofit, government, and educational sector leaders.
During the second hydration break of the July 19 international soccer final, Chipotle will distribute $1 million in free burritos. The promotion gamifies a long-running social media joke about customers filling complimentary water cups with lemonade, challenging fans to track a digital cup for a chance to win.
Newark-based digital firm Altudo is targeting enterprise bottlenecks with the launch of FastLane, an AI-powered delivery model designed to accelerate Sitecore platform migrations and modernizations. By integrating agentic automation into the deployment lifecycle, the company claims to reduce implementation efforts by up to 80 percent.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals has partnered with Barcode Nanotech to engineer a novel lipid nanoparticle formulation designed to bypass the liver and deliver the drug Aramchol directly into heart tissue. This scientific pivot aims to combat cardiac fibrosis, a primary driver of heart failure that currently lacks targeted therapeutic solutions.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has cleared Alimentation Couche-Tard to repurchase up to 74.2 million common shares, representing 10% of the company's public float. This move, set to begin July 23, 2026, signals the retailer's continued commitment to returning capital to investors as it navigates its broader corporate strategy.
A Fortune 50 employer has tapped DarioHealth to deploy its AI-driven cardiometabolic care platform for over 100,000 employees. The program, which targets individuals managing diabetes and hypertension, marks the company's fifth major enterprise contract, reflecting a shift toward integrated chronic condition management among the nation's largest organizations.
Mineral explorer USFM Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to merge with Nasdaq-listed Twin Vee PowerCats Co., a move designed to transition the private mining firm into a public entity. The deal includes spinning off Twin Vee’s marine business into a separate private trust for current shareholders.
Virax Biolabs CEO James Foster is pushing to close the gap between the company’s market valuation and its underlying assets, following a fiscal year marked by a 1-for-25 share consolidation, a successful Nasdaq compliance recovery, and a new commercial supply agreement covering six Southeast Asian markets.
A sharp turnaround defined ManpowerGroup’s second quarter of 2026, as the Milwaukee-based workforce firm reported $53.5 million in net earnings. This performance marks a significant recovery from the $67.1 million loss recorded during the same period last year, fueled by an 8% revenue increase to $4.9 billion.
Draper-based Xenter has closed a $58.25 million Series B financing round, marking a pivotal shift for the startup as it transitions from development into the commercialization of its wireless Physical Intelligence platform. The capital infusion arrives alongside a strategic board appointment aimed at bolstering the company’s financial governance.
Abbott Laboratories reported a 13% increase in second-quarter sales and raised its full-year earnings guidance, signaling confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The medical device and diagnostics giant now projects adjusted diluted earnings per share between $5.45 and $5.60 for 2026, up from its previous forecast.
With central Indiana enduring a stretch of extreme summer temperatures, local HVAC providers are warning that neglected cooling systems face a high risk of catastrophic failure. Kenneth Hale, owner of Complete Comfort Heating, Air and Plumbing, suggests that routine maintenance is the primary defense against emergency repairs and rising utility costs.
When a remote employee triggers an SOS, a drone now automatically launches toward their exact coordinates. This integration between EVERYWHERE Communications and Skydio aims to bridge the gap in emergency response, bypassing the limitations of traditional infrastructure by providing immediate aerial situational awareness for field teams.
The National Apartment Association has honored Mill Creek Residential with its #NAAGives award, recognizing the developer’s sustained commitment to corporate social responsibility. The accolade highlights the company’s annual Month of Service, a nationwide volunteer initiative that has become a core pillar of its corporate identity over the past four years.
For the second consecutive year, 7-Eleven is merging convenience retail with collector culture by launching an exclusive die-cast 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35). The limited-edition vehicle, produced in collaboration with Mattel, features custom 7-Eleven branding and is now available at participating locations and the retailer's online shop.
Only 15% of consumers feel the marketing messages they receive are truly relevant, exposing a deepening disconnect between brands and their customers. As shoppers become increasingly selective, new data from Dotdigital suggests that failing to bridge this personalisation gap is costing companies the chance to secure long-term repeat business.
Brennan Investment Group has secured a foothold in Idaho’s industrial sector, acquiring a 439,600-square-foot, three-building portfolio in Nampa. The fully leased Class A assets, completed in 2023, signal the Chicago-based firm’s intent to capitalize on the Boise region’s rapid expansion and high-tech economic trajectory.
The U.S. Navy is transitioning Defense Unicorns’ software stack from laboratory settings to active naval vessels. Through an Other Transaction Agreement with NIWC Atlantic, the service will test the Unified Defense Stack’s performance in disconnected environments, marking a critical shift toward integrating modern software delivery at fleet scale.
