Somnigroup International Inc. reported a 3% decline in total net sales to $1.82 billion for the second quarter of 2026, even as the bedding giant saw its net income climb 12% to $110.9 million. The company navigated a challenging retail environment while preparing for upcoming acquisitions and product launches.
An affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners intends to sell 20 million shares of Primo Brands Corporation in a secondary offering, a move that will see the private equity firm capture all net proceeds from the transaction while the beverage company itself remains on the sidelines of the sale.
New York-based family brand MeWaii has launched an upgraded collection of weighted, temperature-regulating stuffed animals alongside a reversible travel neck pillow. Designed to bridge the gap between sensory support for adults and emotional expression for children, the new range aims to simplify stress management and travel comfort for families.
Ian McClure, the veteran real estate developer behind Gulf Coast Hotel Management, has signed three new development agreements with Planet Fitness. The move marks a significant expansion for the fitness chain, targeting fresh locations along Florida’s west coast to grow its presence in the competitive regional health market.
The global unidirectional tapes market is set for sustained expansion, with projections indicating a rise to $0.53 billion by 2031 from $0.33 billion in 2026. Driven by a 9.6% compound annual growth rate, the sector is increasingly defined by the demand for lightweight, high-performance materials across industrial applications.
Shares of Attovia Therapeutics surged to $21.00 upon their Nasdaq debut, climbing from an initial offering price of $17.00. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, backed by Qiming Venture Partners, achieved a market capitalization of approximately $904 million as it seeks to scale its specialized immune-mediated disease research.
Restaurant Brands International reported a strong second quarter for 2026, underscored by a 6.4% rise in system-wide sales. Driven by a standout performance from the Burger King brand and robust international expansion, the company confirmed it remains on track to hit its 8% organic adjusted operating income growth target for the year.
BCE Inc. reported a 1.5% increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $6.176 billion, even as net earnings slipped 2.3% to $629 million. The results reflect the company’s aggressive capital spending on AI data centers and the integration of its newly acquired U.S.-based Ziply Fiber network.
Youdao, Inc. will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, August 20, prior to the opening of U.S. markets. The Hangzhou-based AI solutions firm plans to host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the results with investors and analysts.
Restaurant Brands International reported a robust second quarter for 2026, underscored by a 6.4% rise in system-wide sales and a 3.8% increase in comparable sales. CEO Josh Kobza attributed the momentum to Burger King’s operational turnaround and consistent strength in international markets, validating the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Medical technology giant Becton Dickinson reported third-quarter revenue of $5 billion, a 5.4% increase over the previous year, as the company marks its first full quarter operating under a streamlined structure following the spin-off of its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business earlier this year.
Leggett & Platt reported $1 billion in sales for the second quarter of 2026, a 6% decline compared to the same period last year, as the manufacturer navigated persistent weakness across its core bedding and furniture markets and the ongoing impacts of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Residents across Idaho grappling with the aftermath of the Twin Falls shooting can now access a 24-hour crisis support line. Magellan Health opened the confidential channel to provide immediate emotional guidance and resource referrals to anyone affected by the tragedy, regardless of whether they hold a current insurance policy with the provider.
BCE Inc. reported a 1.5% increase in consolidated revenue to $6.18 billion for the second quarter of 2026, even as the telecom giant grapples with a 9.5% dip in free cash flow driven by an aggressive 41.5% hike in capital expenditures to fund new AI data centers and U.S. fiber expansion.
Tempe-based DMD Systems Recovery has secured the 98th position on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list, marking the company’s sixth consecutive year of recognition. The IT asset disposition provider earned the ranking by navigating complex lifecycle challenges for enterprise partners and maintaining sustained year-over-year revenue increases.
NetEase will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on August 20 before the U.S. markets open. The announcement sets the stage for management to discuss the company’s performance across its gaming portfolio, intelligent learning services, and online music platforms during a scheduled investor call.
Planet Fitness reported a 7.1% increase in total revenue to $365.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, even as the company navigates a period of internal transition. While same-club sales saw a modest 1.7% uptick, leadership is now aggressively pursuing new marketing campaigns and pricing tests to revitalize member growth.
Quebecor Inc. reported a robust second quarter for 2026, with consolidated revenues climbing to $1.44 billion and free cash flow rising 11.7% to $418.7 million. Driven by strong telecommunications performance and a surge in media profitability, the corporation announced a 12.5% increase in its quarterly dividend.
Cascades Inc. reported second-quarter sales of $1.22 billion, surpassing performance expectations as stronger packaging demand and improved operational efficiency offset the shadow of looming U.S. trade barriers. The Quebec-based firm posted net earnings of $21 million, signaling a rebound from the net loss recorded in the same period last year.
Quebecor Inc. reported a solid second quarter for 2026, with consolidated revenues climbing 4.3% to $1.44 billion. The company’s performance was anchored by its telecommunications segment, which saw steady gains in mobile subscribers and internet service revenue, alongside a significant profitability rebound within its media division.
Lakshmi Rampersaud has been named General Manager of Nautical Ventures Group, the retail subsidiary of Vision Marine Technologies. A veteran of the marine industry with over 18 years of experience, Rampersaud will oversee daily operations across the company’s Florida-based service and retail network, formalizing a leadership role she has held internally since 2021.
EPAM Systems posted second quarter revenues of $1.415 billion, a 4.5% increase year-over-year, as the company leans into its AI-native engineering model. CEO Balazs Fejes cited strong execution of the firm's multi-year strategy and robust commercial transformation for performance that exceeded internal expectations.
Instructors are moving away from one-off writing submissions toward scaffolded checkpoints to curb academic integrity concerns. Turnitin’s new multipart assignment workflow, launched August 6, enables educators to integrate formative feedback directly into the writing process, tracking student evolution from initial outlines to final drafts within a single digital environment.
Businesses can now distribute USDT and USDC globally using a new gift card solution from KuCoin Pay, designed to streamline corporate rewards and customer incentives through bulk issuance and API-driven digital asset transfers.
Investors are turning their attention to Shanghai as ZKH Group Limited prepares to disclose its unaudited financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. The MRO procurement platform will release the figures on Friday, August 21, shortly before the opening bell of the U.S. markets.
After a sharp decline in the second quarter, CEO confidence among the largest US firms climbed back to 52 in the third quarter of 2026. While the reading signals a shift into positive territory, the sentiment remains tempered, failing to reach the 59-point mark recorded earlier this year.
Shareholders of China Yuchai International gathered in Singapore on August 6, 2026, to finalize the company’s corporate agenda. During the annual general meeting, investors formally approved all resolutions previously outlined in the notice issued on July 7, successfully clearing the path for the company's upcoming operational cycle.
Seven culinary icons have been appointed to the Grand Finale jury for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27 in Milan. This panel of industry leaders will evaluate finalists under 30, shifting the focus from mere technical proficiency to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the ability to drive cultural change.
Government agencies often face months of technical hurdles when attempting to integrate commercial data into mission-critical systems. To eliminate this bottleneck, Grist Mill Exchange and Ocient have launched a partnership that allows defense and intelligence teams to ingest, query, and analyze massive commercial datasets at petabyte scale in real-time.
FS KKR Capital Corp. reported net investment income of $0.44 per share for the second quarter of 2026, marking a modest increase from the $0.42 recorded in the previous quarter. The company concurrently declared a third-quarter distribution of $0.44 per share, payable to stockholders of record this September.
