More than 100 million loyalty program members will soon see tailored retail offers through a new partnership between Cartera, a Rakuten company, and Kigo, an Augeo subsidiary. The collaboration integrates Cartera’s merchant-funded catalog into Kigo’s platform, targeting consumers across telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
What started as a modest effort to distribute five bicycles has transformed into a larger community project, with Buffalo law firm Richmond Vona now set to donate 21 bikes to local children this Wednesday. The expansion follows an outpouring of support from regional businesses committed to the firm's summer initiative.
After three decades of steering the institution’s retail expansion, Julie V. Mayrant has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Woodforest National Bank. Her appointment, effective July 15, 2026, signals a commitment to the bank's long-standing employee-owned model as it manages a network of over 740 branches.
Sixty-two days. That is the time it took for Presage Technologies to navigate the rigorous FedRAMP authorization process, a milestone that typically demands three years. By partnering with Knox Systems, the contactless vital sign provider has unlocked a pathway for federal agencies to deploy its health-monitoring camera software at scale.
A decorated clinician and WHO advisor, Dr. Matt Gaskell has been appointed as the first International Consultant on Gambling Policy for the Public Health Advocacy Institute. His move signals a sharper focus on legal and regulatory accountability for an industry currently facing intense scrutiny over its impact on public health.
Action1, a Houston-based provider of autonomous endpoint management, reported a significant shift toward enterprise-level adoption during the first half of 2026. The company saw a 275% year-over-year increase in revenue from six-figure contracts, signaling a robust demand for automated vulnerability remediation in complex, large-scale IT environments.
Investors in CenterPoint Energy will see a payout increase this fall, as the Houston-based utility confirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share. This latest declaration marks a $0.01 bump from the previous quarter, aligning the company with its stated goal of a 6% annual dividend growth rate.
Former National Security Advisor and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster has joined the Strategic Board of Advisors at Neil Jesani Advisors. His appointment marks a significant expansion for the Fort Lauderdale-based tax planning and wealth management firm as it targets continued national growth.
New Delhi-based Newgen Software Technologies recorded a 26% year-over-year jump in profit after tax for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, reaching ₹63 crore. The company’s revenue also saw a steady climb, rising 11% to ₹357 crore as demand for its AI-enabled enterprise platforms accelerated across global markets.
Facing a hard contractual deadline for a 41-acre site in Loxley, Alabama, developer Vision of Loxley APT, LLC secured a $1.5 million land loan from Kennedy Funding. The private lender finalized the financing in just 18 days, allowing the buyer to close on property approved for 420 multifamily units.
Brussels serves as the stage for the upcoming season of NBC’s 1st Look Presents: Extra Mile Club, where elite travel advisors compete to design bespoke itineraries for celebrity clients. The series, produced in partnership with Global Travel Collection, highlights the intricate logistics behind high-end luxury travel planning.
Surgeons in Arkansas and Pennsylvania have completed the first U.S. implantations of the CAP24 paddle lead, marking the debut of closed-loop neuromodulation for patients requiring this specific surgical hardware. The procedure, cleared by the FDA, allows Saluda Medical to expand its Evoke therapy into the paddle-based spinal cord stimulation market.
The U.S. Air Force has tapped ASRC Federal for a $1.5 billion contract to manage industrial product support across three major logistics complexes. Over the next decade, the company will oversee supply chain operations, demand planning, and material kitting to sustain critical depot maintenance for the military’s aviation assets.
Emerging AI models like Mythos and JadePuffer are transforming the cyber threat landscape by automating the entire attack chain. As these tools accelerate the speed and efficacy of ransomware, security experts argue that traditional reactive defenses are no longer sufficient to protect enterprise data ecosystems from sophisticated, machine-speed incursions.
Juno Bio has launched its first CLIA-certified sequencing laboratory in Oakland, California, specifically designed to address gaps in vaginal microbiome diagnostics. The facility opening coincides with a $3.8 million funding round supported by Ada Ventures, Artesian, Illumina Accelerator, and Entrepreneur First to scale the company’s clinical infrastructure.
Miami-based Canal Road Group has secured a significant equity commitment from SMBC, a move that unlocks $225 million in new capital for its direct lending strategy. The deal, which includes a passive minority stake in the firm, pushes CRG’s total investment capacity to $2.3 billion.
The Carrollton South packaging facility in Texas is slated for closure by the end of the third quarter of 2026. International Paper confirmed the move as part of a broader strategy to recalibrate its manufacturing footprint across North America and better align production capacity with fluctuating customer demand.
Within five years, the United States is on track to cement its position as a global energy powerhouse, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) set to become the country's second-largest net export industry. A new S&P Global Energy study suggests the sector will soon trail only civilian aircraft in economic output.
Cleveland serves as the backdrop for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies' 2026 Utility Leadership Conference, where American Water is positioning its operational strategies at the forefront of national discourse. The event brings together industry leaders to tackle the mounting pressure of maintaining infrastructure while preserving customer affordability.
With $3 billion in lifetime bookings and a fresh $60 million Series D, New York-based Fora has reached unicorn status. The company is betting that its new embedded AI assistant, Via, will automate administrative drudgery, allowing its network of 15,000 travel advisors to focus exclusively on high-touch client relationships.
Legal professionals gathering in Nashville for the 2026 CobbleStone User Conference will confront a persistent industry crisis during a specialized CLE session titled "Distressed Lawyers – An Occupational Hazard?" featuring Brian S. Quinn, who serves as the outreach coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania.
Seventy-six percent of small and medium-sized businesses report that H-1B visa restrictions are actively disrupting their workforce planning. Facing a domestic shortage of AI-skilled labor, these companies are increasingly abandoning traditional relocation models in favor of remote-first hiring strategies to secure the expertise required to remain competitive.
Following a hiatus for lung cancer surgery, Barry Manilow made an emotional return to the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas last week. The music icon performed three sold-out shows, marking a significant milestone in his lifetime residency and drawing thunderous ovations from thousands of loyal fans.
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has ruled in favor of Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil, effectively lifting the suspension on the company’s public tender offer for share acquisition. The decision, handed down on July 14, clears a major regulatory hurdle for the Colombian energy giant's expansion efforts.
A sprawling 11.6-acre mountain compound in Stowe, Vermont, is set to bypass traditional listing channels for a high-stakes exit. On July 22, the property known as The Preserve at Wade Pasture will head to a 100% absolute auction, meaning the gavel will fall to the highest bidder regardless of the final price.
Irvine-based Getac Technology Corporation is pushing to standardize rugged mobile hardware across telecommunications networks, aiming to curb downtime for field crews tasked with 5G and fiber infrastructure maintenance. The initiative focuses on replacing consumer-grade equipment with devices capable of surviving extreme weather, vibration, and high-pressure service environments.
The Cambridge Community Foundation has awarded a grant to MyFriendBen, a digital platform designed to help local families navigate the complex landscape of government assistance. By integrating with the MASSCAP network, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between eligible residents and billions of dollars in unclaimed public aid.
Boston-based fintech Forward Financing has finalized a $525 million capital injection, combining a $350 million variable funding note facility with a $175 million asset-backed securitization. This move pushes the company’s total committed funding capacity to nearly $700 million, signaling aggressive growth plans for its small business lending operations.
London-based broker PrimeXBT has been named winner of the Best Partnership Program award by World Finance. The recognition highlights the company's efforts to incentivize its affiliate network through a revenue-sharing model that offers participants up to 70 percent of generated commissions alongside lifetime payout structures.
Cambium, the digital platform aiming to modernize timber procurement, has acquired the 77-year-old specialty distributor General Woodcraft. This move marks the company’s fifth acquisition in five years, signaling a strategic effort to bridge legacy industry expertise with a unified, technology-driven national supply chain for high-performance building materials.
