Canada’s Challenger Bank has officially absorbed President’s Choice Financial, marking a significant expansion for EQB Inc. The deal, valued at 1.15x book value, integrates the retail banking arm of Loblaw Companies Limited into EQB’s operations, granting the lender exclusive access to the 18-million-member PC Optimum loyalty program.
Managed service providers often face the difficult choice of absorbing vendor cost hikes or passing them to clients, but Pittsburgh-based MSP360 is looking to eliminate that volatility. The software firm announced a permanent price lock today, guaranteeing that current rates for its core management tools will not see automatic increases.
South Plainfield-based Java Factory is betting on drop culture to redefine flavored coffee, committing to a record-breaking initiative that delivers 52 unique coffee flavors over 52 consecutive weeks. The campaign, which launched July 1, aims to secure a Guinness World Record for the most flavors released by a brand in one year.
Santa Monica-based Cyclone Pods has moved to bypass industry-standard summary reporting by publishing complete, sample-by-sample third-party laboratory results for its entire nicotine-free vape and pouch catalog, including specific work orders, testing methodologies, and detection thresholds for chemicals like vitamin E acetate and diacetyl.
If cardiologists waited for a massive heart attack to intervene, the medical system would be considered a failure. PreOncology, a new medical subspecialty launched July 1 in West Palm Beach, aims to apply that same preventative logic to oncology by detecting biological signals before cancer progresses to advanced stages.
Following the acquisition of his previous venture CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly, co-founder Michael Torres has led a $1 million seed round for St. Petersburg-based ARTAN Bio. The capital will fuel the development of a programmable codon suppression platform aimed at correcting protein translation errors linked to aging and genetic diseases.
On July 16, Nymeo Field will transform into a community hub as local children and police officers pair up for the fourth annual Badges for Baseball event. The full-day clinic aims to bridge gaps between youth and first responders through sports, shared meals, and collaborative STEM activities in Frederick.
Rebecca Whitney took the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Young Innovations on July 1, 2026, assuming responsibility for the global dental manufacturer’s strategic direction and operations. She transitions to the role following a tenure as CEO of Highridge Medical, bringing over two decades of medical technology leadership to the organization.
With six new facilities launched in the first half of 2026 and 14 more expected by year-end, Shoot 360 is rapidly expanding its footprint across North America and Asia. The basketball training brand is leveraging new partnerships with fitness giants to integrate its proprietary skill-development technology into existing athletic clubs.
Equinix will host a conference call on July 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET to review its financial performance for the second quarter. The session invites investors and analysts to examine the digital infrastructure company’s results for the period concluding on June 30.
Samuel Garvey, a seasoned actuary and insurtech strategist, has joined Hub International to spearhead the brokerage’s commercial lines analytics practice across North America. Based in Denver, Garvey will oversee the development of proprietary risk modeling tools designed to sharpen client advisory services and reduce total cost of risk.
The Joint Chiropractic has officially crossed into its 44th state with a new clinic in Warwick, Rhode Island. Operated by military spouse and entrepreneur Sarah Perfido alongside her husband, U.S. Navy officer Yosef Perfido, the location marks a significant geographic milestone for the nation’s largest chiropractic franchise network.
Connamara Technologies has secured the 'Best Matching Engine for Prediction/Event Markets' title at the 2026 TradingTech Insight USA Awards. The recognition highlights the company's EP3 platform as a critical infrastructure backbone for major US prediction markets, fueling rapid growth in the sector through its modular, cloud-native exchange architecture.
Sixty percent of Americans admit to ordering an extra portion of fries specifically to avoid sharing with others, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The findings, released by Checkers & Rally’s, highlight a fierce possessiveness among fry lovers who prioritize personal consumption over table etiquette.
With federal agencies struggling to bridge fragmented data silos, REI Systems has secured 'Awardable' status for its GovOrch AI platform on the Department of War’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. This designation grants government units a streamlined procurement path to deploy agentic AI directly within their secure, existing infrastructure.
Bolingbrook-based MAGNA-TILES is diving into marine-themed play with a new collection of magnetic sets, introducing the brand's first-ever curved tiles designed to form domed underwater observation pods. The rollout aims to blend traditional geometric building with organic textures like coral and tentacle-shaped sensory pieces.
Bell Integration has launched a new corporate identity, marking its pivot toward an AI-first model designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of digital, cloud, and automation systems. The move signals a strategic shift from general technology services to outcome-led, AI-powered business execution.
After serving on the board of directors since 2021, Dr. Alison L. Hannah has resigned her seat to take the reins as Rigel Pharmaceuticals' new executive vice president and chief medical officer. She succeeds Dr. Lisa Rojkjaer, stepping into the role effective July 1, 2026, to oversee the company's clinical pipeline.
Radnor-based Avantor, Inc. will disclose its second quarter 2026 financial performance on Wednesday, July 29, before the opening bell. The life sciences supplier plans to host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time that same morning to review the results with investors and analysts.
Philadelphia-based investment advisor myCIO Wealth Partners has finalized the sale of an advisory team managing $2.6 billion in assets to the Ohio-based firm Clearstead Advisors. The transaction, which closed June 30, marks a strategic pivot for the Philadelphia firm as it looks to sharpen its focus on core business operations.
Nearly one-third of the top 100 vendors serving universities have suffered a data breach since 2024, exposing a systemic vulnerability in higher education. A new UpGuard report highlights how fragmented technology use, rapid AI adoption, and excessive supplier concentration are outpacing traditional institutional oversight and manual security reviews.
Television personality Alfonso Ribeiro will host a milestone edition of A Capitol Fourth on July 3, 2026. The 46th annual Independence Day tradition moves to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to anchor a historic weekend celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with musical performances and pyrotechnics.
Austin-based geospatial services firm SAM has been acquired by New Mountain Capital, marking the end of a five-year growth cycle under Peak Rock Capital. The transaction transitions the provider of critical infrastructure data to new ownership following a period of aggressive expansion and revenue doubling.
Retired Army veteran Desi Cleveland completed the first ceremonial sale at a Trulieve dispensary in Marietta, marking the official launch of expanded medical cannabis offerings in Georgia. The milestone follows the enactment of Senate Bill 220, which broadens patient access to flower and vaporization products across the state.
Engineers designing humanoid robots and industrial servo systems now have a more resilient option for position feedback. MultiDimension Technology has unveiled the TMR3111D, a rotary encoder IC that leverages tunneling magnetoresistance to maintain precision at speeds reaching 40,000 rpm, outperforming traditional Hall-effect alternatives in noisy environments.
Riders hitting the dirt can now communicate in real-time without taking their hands off the bars. Leatt Corporation and Cardo Systems have unveiled the Cardo Venture, the world’s first motocross helmet to feature a fully integrated wireless mesh communication system, aiming to modernize training and group riding safety.
Kfar Saba-based Silicom Ltd. will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, July 29. Management plans to host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and address inquiries from the investment community.
Private sector payrolls grew by 98,000 jobs in June, signaling a deceleration in hiring across the United States. While demand for labor persists in specific sectors like education and health services, economists point to a combination of supply constraints and longer job-search durations as key factors behind the cooling pace.
Patients who stick with the same general practitioner for more than five years see their odds of urgent hospital admission drop by up to 21 percent, according to a new Dutch study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, which highlights the critical role of continuity in primary care.
A Phase I trial of 40 healthy adults has provided the first human proof-of-concept for AdJane’s native Outer Membrane Vesicle (nOMV) platform. By combining the technology with a SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, researchers successfully triggered both systemic and mucosal immune responses, offering a potential strategy to block respiratory pathogen transmission.
