The Specialty Food Association has finalized its governing board for the 2026-2027 term, electing a slate of industry veterans to steer the $219-billion trade organization. Following a spring vote, the results were confirmed at the association's annual member meeting in New York, ushering in a mix of new and returning leadership.
Carrie Walsh, a seasoned veteran in global franchise management, will take the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa on July 1. She succeeds Todd Leff, who transitions to a dedicated role as Chairman of the Board following his tenure as interim leader.
Thirteen iconic figures, ranging from Grammy winner SZA and former Governor Christine Todd Whitman to NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, have been selected for the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class. These inductees were chosen by public vote from a field of 60 nominees to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Patronus AI has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Greenfield Partners, bringing the company’s total funding to $70 million. The San Francisco-based startup, which has seen its revenue grow 15-fold over the past year, plans to use the capital to scale its new simulation infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.
The American National Standards Institute will bring together industry and government experts on September 23–24 in Washington, D.C., to synchronize U.S. standards for critical minerals. This initiative, backed by the Department of Energy, aims to bolster domestic supply chain security and solidify American influence in global trade.
Shareholders of Mayfair Gold Corp. backed the company's leadership and strategic direction at the annual general meeting held Thursday in Toronto. The investor vote confirmed a full slate of directors and renewed the firm's omnibus incentive plan, setting the stage for ongoing development of the flagship Fenn-Gib project.
Shareholders of the Fort Worth-based metal coating specialist are set for a payout increase this summer, as the company lifts its quarterly dividend to $0.24 per share. This 20 percent hike reflects a shift from the previous $0.20 rate, signaling board confidence in the firm’s financial trajectory.
Ashburn-based IT services firm DXC Technology will report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on July 30, 2026. The announcement is scheduled to follow the close of market trading, initiating a cycle of performance reviews for the enterprise technology provider.
Keurig Dr Pepper will disclose its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the opening bell on Thursday, August 6. The announcement marks a key checkpoint for the beverage giant, which maintains a portfolio spanning over 150 brands in the carbonated soft drink and coffee sectors.
Nashville-based Chimney Collective has tapped three new executives to oversee its growing network of residential masonry and fireplace service providers. The appointments of Brent Travers, Coady Rapp, and Mike Morrow mark a strategic push to strengthen the platform’s financial, human resources, and operational infrastructure as it scales nationally.
Construction is officially underway at Rouge Park for the new Brennan Community Center, a $20 million project funded by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores. Designed to serve the Cody Rouge neighborhood, the 25,000-square-foot facility marks the first indoor space of its kind in Detroit’s District 7, slated for completion in fall 2027.
Investors can now review the monthly composition and performance data for the Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund as of May 31, 2026. The firm released the updated figures through its dedicated public portal, providing a detailed look at the closed-end fund’s holdings for the previous month.
The Global Seafood Alliance closed 2025 with 4,308 certified producers across 45 countries, marking a 3% annual increase in its footprint. As the Portsmouth-based nonprofit released its latest annual report, the data underscores a tightening focus on third-party certification and consumer trust within the international seafood market.
A new prospective study published in Dermatology and Therapy shows the DecisionDx-Melanoma i31-SLNB test more accurately identifies patients at low risk for sentinel lymph node positivity than the widely used Melanoma Institute Australia nomogram, potentially sparing patients from unnecessary surgical procedures.
John Hancock Investment Management has overhauled the leadership team for its Investors Trust, appointing two veteran managers from the Manulife | CQS Investment Management organization to oversee the fund. The transition, effective June 25, 2026, marks a strategic shift in the fund's management structure as it navigates current market conditions.
The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund is increasing its monthly distribution to $0.0883 per share, a 7 percent hike over the previous $0.0825 rate. The Board of Trustees approved the amendment to the fund's managed distribution plan, effective for the payment scheduled on July 31, 2026.
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Investors holding Lennar Corporation common stock are set for a payout next month, as the Miami-based homebuilder confirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. This distribution applies to both Class A and Class B shares, maintaining the company's established capital return schedule for its shareholders.
Investors will receive a detailed look at the financial health of NNN REIT, Inc. on August 5, 2026, when the Orlando-based real estate investment trust publishes its second quarter results before the market opens and hosts a conference call to discuss its performance.
A new manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang and an upgraded laboratory in Shanghai mark Quaker Houghton’s latest push into the Asia-Pacific market. The expansion aims to localize production of die casting and grease products, shortening the supply chain for regional sectors ranging from automotive manufacturing to wind energy.
Shareholders of DeFi Technologies Inc. have been granted a three-day reprieve to cast their ballots for the company’s upcoming annual general and special meeting. The firm pushed its proxy submission deadline to June 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, citing a need to ensure sufficient attendance for a valid quorum.
Weyerhaeuser Company will publish its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on July 30, following the close of regular market trading. The timberland giant has slated a live webcast and conference call for the following morning to break down the figures for shareholders and industry analysts.
Austin-based insurance firm Incline has elevated Ashley Parker Smith to General Counsel, citing her instrumental role in architecting the company’s internal legal infrastructure since 2020. The appointment marks the latest step in her tenure, which began in the senior legal counsel office and progressed through the deputy general counsel position.
Boulder-based Cloud Campaign has launched CloudStudio, a hybrid fulfillment service designed to integrate AI-assisted content production directly into its existing agency management platform. The move aims to solve the scalability bottleneck for marketing firms struggling to balance manual oversight with the demand for consistent social media output.
More than 700 franchisees and partners descended on San Antonio this week for the largest gathering in Crunch Fitness history. The 2026 Global Franchise Convention serves as a coming-out party for newly appointed CEO Chequan Lewis, marking a pivotal shift toward aggressive international scaling and a revamped brand identity.
Truist Financial Corporation confirmed its annual stress test results on Wednesday, validating the bank's current risk management framework under federal oversight. The evaluation, mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act, confirms that the Charlotte-based lender will retain its existing capital buffer requirement through late 2027.
ICF is doubling down on its market position, with the board approving a $100 million expansion to its share repurchase authorization. This move brings the company's total available capacity to $165 million, signaling management’s intent to return significant capital to shareholders while maintaining its current dividend strategy.
Investors are looking toward July 28, 2026, when The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. plans to release its financial results for the second quarter. The Worcester-based insurer will disclose its performance figures after the close of the market, setting the stage for a subsequent management discussion the following morning.
To solve the thermal bottlenecks hindering enterprise AI, JetCool is launching a turnkey, liquid-cooled version of the Dell PowerEdge XE7745. By integrating its direct-to-chip cooling technology with full lifecycle services and unified warranty coverage, the Flex subsidiary aims to strip away the complexity typically associated with high-density infrastructure deployments.
Olin Corporation will detail its second quarter 2026 financial performance during a conference call on July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Senior management plans to host a live question-and-answer session following the presentation of the company's latest fiscal results.
American Outdoor Brands reported a sharp decline in full-year fiscal 2026 sales, with revenue dropping 14.3% to $190.5 million. The company, which closed the year with $21.4 million in cash and no debt, is now banking on a new pipeline of connected smart products to trigger a recovery in the coming year.
