As businesses transition from simple generative AI experiments to autonomous, goal-oriented systems, Info-Tech Research Group has named Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Agents as the top-performing platforms in its 2026 Agentic AI Platforms Data Quadrant, citing their superior ability to handle complex enterprise workflows.
Consolidated Edison reported second-quarter net income of $308 million, or $0.83 per share, marking a significant increase from the $246 million reported during the same period last year. The utility company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, citing strong operational performance and ongoing investments in grid resilience.
Designer Kelly Wearstler is bringing her signature bold aesthetic to H&M Home, marking the retailer’s first-ever collaborative venture into furniture. Launching September 3, 2026, the 29-piece interior collection and an accompanying eight-piece fashion capsule aim to bridge the gap between architectural design and everyday living rituals.
With National 811 Day arriving on August 11, Southwest Gas is intensifying its push for public safety. Before any ground is broken—whether for a backyard fence or a major irrigation upgrade—the company reminds residents and contractors that a single call to 811 remains the most effective way to prevent utility strikes.
Electing S corporation status is frequently marketed as a guaranteed tax strategy, but new data suggests the move often backfires for smaller enterprises. An analysis of nearly 7,000 businesses reveals that the administrative burden and hidden compliance costs of an S corp frequently erode any potential tax savings for lower-earning firms.
Number: New Jersey utility giant PSEG generated $16.3 billion in total economic output for the state during 2025. The company’s latest Community Impact Update details how its massive infrastructure investments, philanthropic efforts, and regulated utility operations anchor the regional economy while fueling the transition toward a carbon-free energy future.
Shareholders of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will receive a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, as confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors. The payout is scheduled for distribution early next month, marking a continued commitment to returning value to its investors.
For water utilities constrained by capital budgets and thin technical staffing, the complexity of building proprietary advanced metering infrastructure often proves prohibitive. A new HelloNation report by Sudbury-based expert Marty Mazzella outlines how the 'Network as a Service' model shifts infrastructure ownership and maintenance responsibilities to specialized third-party providers.
Corteva has launched a series of private exchange offers and consent solicitations for $1.6 billion in outstanding senior notes issued by its subsidiary, EIDP. The move serves as a critical structural step in the company’s broader plan to split its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent entities.
Houston-based Drilling Tools International posted $38.1 million in second-quarter revenue, navigating a period of soft North American land activity and regional instability in the Middle East. Despite a net loss of $1.8 million, the company reported improved cash flow and signaled optimism for a stronger second half of 2026.
Nelnet reported GAAP net income of $66.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, a significant decrease from the $181.5 million recorded during the same period last year. The prior year’s results were bolstered by a one-time $175 million gain from the partial redemption of the company’s investment in fiber-optic provider ALLO.
Nearly nine in ten business travelers faced disruptions in 2025, costing U.S. companies an estimated $17 billion annually in lost productivity and stress management. To combat this volatility, identity firm CLEAR debuted a new enterprise membership program at the Global Business Travel Association Convention in Chicago this week.
Matthews International Corporation reported a difficult third quarter for fiscal 2026, citing persistent delays in its energy storage business and rising costs in its memorialization segment. The Pittsburgh-based company responded by lowering its full-year earnings guidance and launching a restructuring program to shave $10 million in annual costs.
Main Street Capital Corporation posted a robust second quarter for 2026, delivering an annualized return on equity of 18.9% and a net increase in assets of $147.6 million. The Houston-based investment firm attributed the performance to significant fair value appreciation across its lower middle market and private loan portfolios.
Post Holdings reported third-quarter net sales of $1.9 billion, a 1.8% decline compared to the previous year. While the St. Louis-based consumer packaged goods firm saw profit margins tighten, it responded by narrowing its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $1,560 million to $1,570 million.
AMN Healthcare Services reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $673 million, surpassing internal earnings guidance as the firm saw renewed volume growth in its travel nursing and allied staffing divisions. The results mark a continued stabilization in demand, with performance metrics improving across key segments compared to the prior year.
Thousands of patients face potential identity theft after Aesto Health confirmed a compromise of its Amazon Web Services infrastructure. The Alabama-based healthcare technology firm revealed that unauthorized parties accessed sensitive personal records over a two-week window, prompting a formal investigation by the class action law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP.
Investors who lost more than $100,000 in Erasca, Inc. common stock between January 14, 2025, and April 26, 2026, have until August 10 to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff in a pending securities class action filed against the oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company.
Uniondale-based ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. has finalized its transition from an externally managed REIT to an internally managed entity following the acquisition of ACRES Capital Corp. The all-stock transaction, which closed August 6, serves as a cornerstone for the firm’s strategy to consolidate operations and drive long-term stakeholder value.
MSC Income Fund, Inc. posted a net investment income of $0.26 per share for the second quarter of 2026, as the Houston-based firm pivoted to a monthly dividend schedule. The results, highlighted by a 15.9% annualized return on equity, reflect significant fair value appreciation across its investment portfolio.
More than 1,200 students will gather at the Gas South Arena on August 8 to celebrate their academic milestones. The ceremony marks a significant assembly for the online education institution, honoring graduates from high school, college, and career training programs who successfully balanced personal challenges with their professional ambitions.
As the Spokane Complex Fire forces evacuations and disrupts lives, Furniture Row and Denver Mattress are stepping in with a targeted relief initiative. The retailers are offering a 50% discount on all store products to residents who lost property in the blaze, aiming to restore basic comfort to displaced families.
CytoSorbents Corporation, a developer of blood purification technology, reported $9.6 million in second-quarter 2026 revenue, matching the previous year’s figures. Despite flat top-line growth, the Princeton-based firm significantly improved its operating efficiency, cutting its quarterly operating loss by 27% to $2.6 million through aggressive restructuring and tighter expense management.
Out of roughly 2,700 candidates, Powered Magazine has selected TAPP Engine founder Tosin Osunsanya as one of its 25 Outstanding Fintech Leaders of 2026. The annual list honors executives who are fundamentally restructuring global finance through digital innovation, improved infrastructure, and a renewed focus on customer-centric financial services.
Grant Puleo, a seasoned attorney known for navigating complex commercial property deals, has joined Greenberg Traurig’s San Diego office as a shareholder. Transitioning from Duane Morris, Puleo brings a dual-threat background in high-stakes transactional law and courtroom dispute resolution to the firm’s expanding California real estate division.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation reported net income of $25.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, prompting the company to raise its annual capital expenditure guidance by $100 million. The surge in planned investment to $600 million reflects the company's aggressive expansion into transmission projects and regional infrastructure development.
With total assets surging to $485.6 million, Metalpha Technology Holding managed to nearly double its balance sheet during the 2026 fiscal year. The Hong Kong-based firm navigated a period of intense market turbulence by prioritizing structured derivative solutions and rigorous hedging strategies to maintain consistent profitability.
Laval-based convenience giant Alimentation Couche-Tard will report its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on September 1, 2026. The release follows the close of the Toronto Stock Exchange, signaling the start of the company's next earnings cycle for its expansive global retail network.
Genpact reported a 7.1% increase in second-quarter net revenue to $1.343 billion, fueled by a sharp 24% surge in its Advanced Technology Solutions division. The results reflect the firm's accelerating pivot toward AI-driven operations, with management raising full-year earnings guidance to at least 12% growth.
Cambridge-based MetaVia has successfully escalated all active patients to the highest planned dose levels of 48 mg and 64 mg in its Phase 1 study of DA-1726. This progress marks a pivotal step for the clinical-stage firm as it moves toward reporting 16-week topline data later this year.
