The global soy protein market is set for sustained expansion, with projections indicating a rise from $8.6 billion in 2026 to $13.7 billion by 2033. Driven by a 6.9% compound annual growth rate, the sector is evolving as plant-based nutrition becomes a cornerstone of modern food systems worldwide.
Fusion energy developer TAE Technologies has appointed Jeff Woodbury, a 35-year veteran of Exxon Mobil, as its new president and chief operating officer. The move signals a strategic shift for the California-based firm as it transitions from experimental research toward the commercial construction of its first utility-scale power plant.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has expanded its clinical guidelines to recommend cerebrospinal fluid-based molecular profiling for high-grade gliomas and glioblastomas when surgical biopsy is not feasible. This shift allows clinicians to secure critical molecular data for tumors previously restricted to empirical treatment based on limited imaging.
The global market for automotive DC-DC converters is set to reach USD 106.67 billion by 2035, climbing from a 2025 valuation of USD 37.23 billion. This aggressive expansion, projected at a compound annual growth rate of 29.6%, is being driven by the widespread transition to high-voltage electric vehicle architectures.
Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, hosted German Consul General Sybille Pfaff this week to map out a strategy for positioning the emirate as a premier destination for European travelers, focusing on cultural exchange and targeted tourism marketing initiatives.
Visitors to Chicago’s Automate 2026 event will encounter a live demonstration of autonomous industrial decision-making, as deviceWISE showcases its latest intelligence suite. The platform, which bridges operational technology and enterprise systems, aims to replace manual oversight with agentic AI capable of real-time fault detection and process recovery.
The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius has granted a trading licence to global broker Axi, marking a strategic move to tap into high-growth markets. This approval allows the Sydney-based firm to extend its regulated FX and CFD platform to a wider international audience under established oversight standards.
Following the success of their Movieguide Epiphany Prize winner, Great American Media has returned to Bellford Falls to begin filming the sequel to A Christmas Prayer. Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, the production aims to anchor the network’s Great American Christmas programming event this coming October.
Anonymous employee feedback has propelled Dallas-based education technology firm Risepoint to four 2026 Comparably Best Places to Work honors. The rankings, which span tens of thousands of companies, highlighted the organization’s performance in career advancement, executive leadership, sales, and product design.
Hitachi Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Ontario-based Canduct Group, a move designed to resolve persistent bottlenecks in the North American transformer supply chain. The deal, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, integrates over 300 employees into the global firm's regional manufacturing operations.
Lunai Bioworks is pivoting its artificial intelligence platform toward national security, securing a defense contract for chemical threat assessment while simultaneously launching a legal offensive against alleged market manipulation. CEO David Weinstein claims these dual efforts define the company's trajectory as it integrates biotechnology with government biodefense priorities.
Donnelley Financial Solutions has secured the top spot on the 2026 Global 100 Most Loved Workplaces list. Published in The Economist, the ranking evaluates corporate culture through the Love of Workplace Index, a proprietary sentiment assessment that prioritizes direct employee feedback over self-reported corporate data.
Nearly nine out of ten U.S. businesses are now actively hunting for new financial tools to safeguard their cash flow, according to new research from Academy Bank. The study highlights a persistent reliance on manual processes and a growing anxiety over fraud that threatens the stability of small and midsize firms.
At 30,000 feet, young travelers on Southwest Airlines can now access educational video modules through the airline's inflight portal. A new partnership with Age of Learning integrates the ABCmouse curriculum into the carrier's entertainment system, aiming to turn travel time into an interactive learning experience for children aged two to eight.
A regional water authority in the southeastern United States has successfully modernized its contract management infrastructure, moving away from fragmented, manual workflows toward a centralized digital system. The transition, detailed in a new case study, addresses long-standing hurdles involving document inconsistency, inefficient approval cycles, and diminished oversight.
CNO Financial Group will remain the title sponsor of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon through 2028, securing the future of one of the nation's largest road races. The multi-year agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2016, supporting both the signature event and local youth health initiatives.
While every pharmaceutical company surveyed by Trinity’s TGaS Advisors has integrated generative AI into their operations, the industry remains trapped in a pilot-program cycle. Despite the ubiquity of these tools, a lack of cohesive governance and data infrastructure is preventing firms from translating experimentation into tangible enterprise-scale value.
Amidst tightening global regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation and China’s own "Dual Carbon" goals, asset manager ChinaAMC is bridging the gap between international investors and local agri-food firms. The initiative focuses on proving the commercial viability of sustainable practices, from methane reduction to large-scale desert land reclamation.
Shippers navigating the complex logistics landscape south of the border now have a single-source provider for domestic transit, as Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics expands its portfolio to include full intra-Mexico transportation, integrating city-to-city freight, port drayage, and intermodal corridors with its existing cross-border and customs brokerage operations.
Replacing a former Greyhound depot at 36 West Carrillo Street, Electrify America has activated a new large-format charging hub in downtown Santa Barbara. The site features 20 Hyper-Fast 350 kW chargers, marking a significant expansion of the company’s infrastructure to meet rising demand for zero-emission vehicle support in California.
Grant Belaire has stepped into the role of Chief Marketing Officer at MacPaw, tasking him with steering the company’s transition from a collection of standalone software utilities into a unified AI-driven ecosystem. His arrival marks a strategic push to scale the brand's global reach and deepen its integration with Mac users.
A 7th-generation COFE+ robotic café has defeated a team of elite human baristas during a head-to-head competition at the 2026 Hongqiao International Coffee Culture Festival. The machine completed three specialty Americanos in 2 minutes and 43 seconds, outpacing its human rivals by nearly 50 seconds while maintaining superior precision.
To mark America’s 250th birthday, Anheuser-Busch is taking a 10-ton, custom-engineered combine harvester on a nationwide tour. The mobile bar, dubbed the ComBar, serves as a centerpiece for the brewer's ongoing initiative to steer consumers toward beer brands made with at least 95% U.S.-grown agricultural ingredients.
As artificial intelligence reshapes global computing demands, Intel is navigating a high-stakes transition to regain its competitive edge. CEO Lip-Bu Tan joins the latest episode of T. Rowe Price’s podcast, The Angle, to discuss the strategic shift required to lead in an era defined by advanced foundry capabilities and AI infrastructure.
Englewood Cliffs-based Blue Sage Solutions is embedding artificial intelligence directly into its lending and servicing platforms to automate document processing and underwriting. By integrating these tools natively, the firm aims to reduce friction in loan workflows, moving beyond the reliance on third-party overlays or disconnected software wrappers.
WesBanco will join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index following the market close on June 18, 2026. The Wheeling-based financial holding company earned its place in the widely tracked benchmark through consistent financial growth and a strategic expansion that now spans ten states.
Amid a shifting automotive landscape defined by geopolitical volatility and regionalization, mobility giant DENSO honored its top-performing North American suppliers during its annual convention in Southfield, Michigan. The event centered on the theme of balancing long-standing industrial traditions with the necessity of rapid, technology-driven transformation.
HPQ Silicon has signed a letter of intent with French firms LN Innov' and Novacium SAS to evaluate the creation of a Canadian-based electric propulsion platform. The initiative aims to integrate high-performance drone motors with silicon-enhanced battery technology to serve North American defense and industrial sectors.
Priya Lakhani OBE, a prominent voice in the artificial intelligence sector, will take the mainstage at Blackbaud’s annual bbcon 2026 conference in Columbus, Ohio. Her keynote address, scheduled for late September, aims to reconcile the rapid pace of technological innovation with the necessity of ethical human-centered guardrails.
"Everything is expensive. Laughter shouldn't be." With this sentiment, Boston’s long-running Improv Asylum is stripping the price tag off its Wednesday night shows throughout the summer. The North End theater, a local staple for nearly three decades, aims to keep entertainment accessible as the city prepares for a massive tourism season.
