Fifty years of unbroken growth has propelled McDonald’s into the elite Dividend Kings index. The Chicago-based fast-food giant announced a quarterly dividend of $1.93 per share—a 4% increase—marking five consecutive decades of rising payouts that underscore the company’s long-term financial stability and disciplined capital allocation strategy.
After supporting over 10,000 students since 2019, the Tempe-based platform AceMyHomework is doubling down on bespoke academic assistance. By connecting learners with 500 verified experts, the service aims to bridge the gap between general study materials and the specific, often complex demands of individual college assignments.
A potential packaging error has prompted a nationwide recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, as some units may contain highly concentrated Potassium Chloride instead. The mix-up poses a severe risk of cardiac arrest and death for vulnerable patients, though no adverse events have been reported to date.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood has secured a spot in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning national recognition across five distinct pediatric specialties. The distinction underscores the facility’s expanding footprint in complex care, ranging from neonatal intensive support to advanced orthopedic surgery.
Military brass and industry leaders gathered at the Army Navy Country Club on September 15 for the fifth annual Red Wine & Blues event. The evening, hosted by Chef Robert Irvine, highlighted a new partnership with Performance Drone Works, which served as the primary sponsor for the foundation’s veteran support mission.
After a half-century at the helm, founder Dick Abrams is stepping back from daily operations at the Dallas-based financial firm. The company has tapped Bradley White, a veteran executive with three decades of leadership experience, to guide its next phase of national expansion and technological modernization.
With opioid overdoses accounting for nearly 10 percent of all workplace fatalities, the International Safety Equipment Association has updated its foundational first aid standard to include naloxone. The revision, ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2026, marks a shift in how employers prepare for modern on-the-job medical emergencies.
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.
