Rising summer temperatures and shifting humidity levels often complicate respiratory health for those requiring supplemental oxygen. To address these challenges, Los Angeles-based oxygen equipment developer VARON is promoting proactive wellness strategies alongside a site-wide summer sale aimed at improving mobility and comfort for oxygen users.
A divided California Court of Appeal has ruled that insurance companies may continue using marital status as a rating factor, effectively allowing higher premiums for widows, divorcees, and single parents. The decision upholds Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s stance, despite arguments that the practice violates the state's longstanding civil rights protections.
The Ricardo Montalban Theater will host an intimate look at the evolution of puppetry on August 2, 2026, as Brian Henson takes the stage. The chairman of The Jim Henson Company plans to pull back the curtain on the technical innovations that defined classics like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
Nearly 7,000 Americans have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis in a rapidly spreading outbreak that has now reached the federal courts. A North Olmsted man, Mohammed R. Ayyad, filed the first lawsuit against Pacific Bells, LLC, after contracting the parasite following two meals at a Taco Bell in Ohio.
Albuquerque-based startup Apaluma has closed a $5.55 million seed funding round to transform stagnant, paper-based government records into a searchable, unified ecosystem. Led by Crosslink Capital and Kickstart, the capital will scale a platform designed to turn decades of fragmented environmental and regulatory documents into actionable intelligence for agencies.
Shareholders of Stellus Private Credit BDC will receive a total dividend of $0.31 per share for the third quarter of 2026, with the payout distributed in three equal monthly installments of $0.1033 throughout July, August, and September.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will distribute a total of $0.25 per share to shareholders for the third quarter of 2026. The Houston-based firm confirmed the payout will arrive in three equal monthly installments of $0.0833, scheduled for distribution throughout August, September, and October.
The Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund will officially shed its legacy branding this September, adopting the UBS Asset Management name. The shift follows the ongoing integration of Credit Suisse operations into the broader UBS Group structure, though the fund’s core mandate and ticker symbol remain untouched.
The Board of Directors at Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund has finalized a rebranding initiative, transitioning the entity to UBS Asset Management Income Fund. This shift, set to take effect around September 4, 2026, aligns the fund’s public identity with its parent organization, the Zurich-based UBS Group AG.
Sol Erdman, CEO of the Center for Collaborative Democracy, has issued a public invitation to members of the House and Senate to overhaul legislative procedures. He claims a new framework, slated for a live presentation on July 20, could transform Congress into a functional institution capable of addressing national priorities.
Investor rights firm Halper Sadeh LLC has initiated investigations into AtaiBeckley Inc., First Hawaiian, Inc., and Patrick Industries, Inc. The firm is scrutinizing whether recent merger and acquisition agreements prioritize insider interests over those of ordinary shareholders, citing potential breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of federal securities laws.
Pentair shareholders saw immediate financial losses after the company announced the sudden departure of CFO Nicholas J. Brazis on July 14, 2026. The exit, backdated to July 10, arrived alongside a sharp reduction in full-year 2026 earnings guidance, prompting a formal investigation into the timing of the firm's disclosures.
San Francisco-based luxury resale platform The RealReal will report its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, on August 6. The company intends to host an investor conference call immediately following the market close to detail its performance and operational trajectory.
Birmingham’s creative landscape shifted today as IronSpark Studios opened its doors, aiming to anchor high-end animation and interactive media production in Alabama. Founded by Brass Bralley, Mazi Rasulnia, and Wink Winkler, the studio seeks to decentralize the industry by fostering local talent and developing original intellectual property.
A strategic reshuffling of S&P market indices will take effect on July 22, 2026, as Molina Healthcare transitions to the S&P MidCap 400. The move follows Public Storage’s pending acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust, triggering a chain reaction that forces adjustments across both mid-cap and small-cap benchmarks.
Redwood City-based Trellis Bioscience has closed a $9 million Series C financing round to push its lead candidate, calpurbatug, through Phase 2 clinical trials. The therapy targets prosthetic joint infections by dismantling the bacterial biofilms that render standard antibiotics ineffective in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements.
Shareholders of Texas Instruments Incorporated will receive a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share this August, as the semiconductor manufacturer maintains its payout schedule. The board of directors confirmed the distribution, targeting investors of record by the end of July for the upcoming third-quarter cycle.
Franklin-based Drake Software is expanding its tax preparation ecosystem with the introduction of Drake Audit Defense, a service aimed at managing IRS and state tax notices. The offering allows firms to offload the administrative burden of audits and identity theft cases to credentialed experts for the 2026 tax year.
Gabriel Gondolesi, a surgeon at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, has been appointed president-elect of The Transplantation Society, marking the first time a Latin American physician will hold the leadership position in the organization’s history.
Nearly 300 individuals received life-saving transplants in Northeast Ohio during the first half of 2026, marking a 5% increase in successful donations compared to the previous year. Lifebanc officials attribute the rise to a surge in donor participation and the implementation of streamlined, technology-driven coordination across regional hospital systems.
At 510 Technology Drive, the City of Irvine is launching a 25,000-square-foot facility designed to consolidate the region’s fragmented startup ecosystem. By blending municipal oversight with private and federal capital, the project aims to establish a singular "front door" for entrepreneurs seeking lab space, funding, and strategic mentorship.
Donnelley Financial Solutions will disclose its fiscal second-quarter results for 2026 on the morning of July 30, before the opening of the market. The filing, to be submitted via Form 8-K, will precede a scheduled conference call and live webcast aimed at providing investors with a broader business update.
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Shareholders of Weis Markets are set to receive a quarterly dividend of 0.34 dollars per share, following a formal declaration by the board of directors in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The payout is scheduled for distribution on August 10, 2026, for those on the company books by late July.
Post Holdings has scheduled a conference call for August 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review its financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year. The St. Louis-based consumer goods company will also provide an updated outlook for the remainder of the year during the investor session.
One year after their debut, Hedgeye Asset Management’s flagship exchange-traded funds have reached a combined $425 million in assets under management. The milestone for the Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF and the Hedgeye Quality Growth ETF coincides with their addition to the LPL Financial platform, expanding access for advisors.
California drivers missed out on $610 million in potential refunds this spring as oil refiners saw profits jump to $1.29 per gallon in May. While state law authorized a price gouging penalty in 2023, the California Energy Commission has yet to finalize the regulations needed to enforce these consumer protections.
Kratom is currently legal to purchase and possess across Kansas, yet the plant sits in a precarious legislative position. While it is sold openly in smoke shops and convenience stores, state lawmakers are actively debating bills that could reclassify the substance as a Schedule I controlled substance by late 2026.
With a ranking of 394th out of 1,000 top U.S. firms, Columbus-based Northwest Bank has earned a place on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list. The financial institution was evaluated alongside national peers based on a combination of internal employee satisfaction metrics, sustained financial performance, and corporate sustainability transparency.
Boehringer Ingelheim has been named a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company, a designation announced at the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention in Anaheim. The certification recognizes the firm’s investment in research and educational initiatives designed to strengthen the clinical understanding of the health benefits shared between humans and their companion animals.
Omnicom Group shareholders are slated for a cash payout this autumn following a board decision to distribute 80 cents per share of common stock. The move underscores the marketing giant's ongoing commitment to capital returns as it navigates the current fiscal year across its global agency network.
