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Investors are looking toward August 20, 2026, when Daqo New Energy Corp. plans to disclose its unaudited financial performance for the second quarter. The Shanghai-based manufacturer, a key supplier of high-purity polysilicon to the global solar industry, will pull back the curtain on its operations before the U.S. markets open.
A formally attired technician now adorns the fleet of My Professional Plumber, marking a visual shift for the Knoxville-based service firm. The family-owned business, operating since 2010, is rolling out the new identity across its service vehicles to emphasize reliability and its long-standing commitment to local homeowners.
Kodiak Sciences has finalized enrollment for the initial 300-patient cohort in its PEAK clinical trial, a pivotal study evaluating the bispecific protein KSI-101. The company confirmed that topline data regarding the primary 24-week endpoint for this group remains on schedule for release in December 2026.
HSBC Holdings plc has significantly increased the scope of its ongoing debt tender offers, raising the aggregate purchase price limit from $5 billion to $6.75 billion. The bank is aggressively managing its outstanding debt portfolio, including a targeted expansion in the repurchase of its May 2028 notes.
Arbe Robotics reported $0.7 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, more than doubling the $0.3 million recorded during the same period last year. The Tel Aviv-based company is pivoting toward broader market applications, including defense and specialized autonomous vehicles, while tightening its operational expenses.
Medtronic has secured an expanded CE Mark for its Affera Mapping and Ablation System, specifically the Sphere-9 catheter, to treat ventricular arrhythmias. This regulatory approval positions the device as the first all-in-one, large-tip focal catheter capable of both mapping and dual-energy ablation for ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular complexes.
Investors in MSC Income Fund will receive a total of $0.33 per share in regular monthly dividends throughout the fourth quarter of 2026, supplemented by an additional $0.03 per share distribution in December. The Houston-based firm announced the payouts following a board decision to utilize undistributed taxable income.
Thomas J. Appio, CEO of Bausch Health, has joined the board of directors at Bausch + Lomb as part of a broader leadership transition. The appointment, effective August 5, 2026, signals a tightening of oversight by the parent company, which maintains an 87% stake in the eye-health subsidiary.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has tapped Cambridge Global Advisors for a second phase of the Pacific Women in Cyber initiative, aiming to bolster digital security expertise among women and girls across Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji through a program running until July 2028.
Arbe Robotics has appointed Assaf Pereg as its incoming Chief Financial Officer, effective August 30, 2026. A Certified Public Accountant with nearly two decades of experience in the technology sector, Pereg takes over the financial helm from Karine Pinto-Flomenboim as the company transitions toward scaled production.
REGENXBIO secured over $200 million in fresh capital this July, bolstering its balance sheet into late 2027 as the biotech firm nears critical regulatory milestones for its gene therapy pipeline. The Rockville-based company reported a profitable second quarter, largely fueled by a $100 million payment from partner AbbVie.
Tripadvisor, Inc. published its financial performance report for the second quarter of 2026 early Thursday morning. The Needham-based travel giant, which operates brands including Viator and TheFork, made the full disclosure available through its investor relations portal and the Securities and Exchange Commission filing database.
Dallas-based bedding giant Somnigroup International Inc. will distribute a cash dividend of $0.17 per share for the third quarter. The board of directors confirmed the payout schedule today, targeting shareholders of record as of late August for the upcoming distribution of capital to its common stock investors.
Somnigroup International Inc. reported a 3% decline in total net sales to $1.82 billion for the second quarter of 2026, even as the bedding giant saw its net income climb 12% to $110.9 million. The company navigated a challenging retail environment while preparing for upcoming acquisitions and product launches.
An affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners intends to sell 20 million shares of Primo Brands Corporation in a secondary offering, a move that will see the private equity firm capture all net proceeds from the transaction while the beverage company itself remains on the sidelines of the sale.
New York-based family brand MeWaii has launched an upgraded collection of weighted, temperature-regulating stuffed animals alongside a reversible travel neck pillow. Designed to bridge the gap between sensory support for adults and emotional expression for children, the new range aims to simplify stress management and travel comfort for families.
Ian McClure, the veteran real estate developer behind Gulf Coast Hotel Management, has signed three new development agreements with Planet Fitness. The move marks a significant expansion for the fitness chain, targeting fresh locations along Florida’s west coast to grow its presence in the competitive regional health market.
The global unidirectional tapes market is set for sustained expansion, with projections indicating a rise to $0.53 billion by 2031 from $0.33 billion in 2026. Driven by a 9.6% compound annual growth rate, the sector is increasingly defined by the demand for lightweight, high-performance materials across industrial applications.
Shares of Attovia Therapeutics surged to $21.00 upon their Nasdaq debut, climbing from an initial offering price of $17.00. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, backed by Qiming Venture Partners, achieved a market capitalization of approximately $904 million as it seeks to scale its specialized immune-mediated disease research.
Restaurant Brands International reported a strong second quarter for 2026, underscored by a 6.4% rise in system-wide sales. Driven by a standout performance from the Burger King brand and robust international expansion, the company confirmed it remains on track to hit its 8% organic adjusted operating income growth target for the year.
BCE Inc. reported a 1.5% increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $6.176 billion, even as net earnings slipped 2.3% to $629 million. The results reflect the company’s aggressive capital spending on AI data centers and the integration of its newly acquired U.S.-based Ziply Fiber network.
Youdao, Inc. will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, August 20, prior to the opening of U.S. markets. The Hangzhou-based AI solutions firm plans to host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to review the results with investors and analysts.
Restaurant Brands International reported a robust second quarter for 2026, underscored by a 6.4% rise in system-wide sales and a 3.8% increase in comparable sales. CEO Josh Kobza attributed the momentum to Burger King’s operational turnaround and consistent strength in international markets, validating the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Medical technology giant Becton Dickinson reported third-quarter revenue of $5 billion, a 5.4% increase over the previous year, as the company marks its first full quarter operating under a streamlined structure following the spin-off of its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business earlier this year.
Leggett & Platt reported $1 billion in sales for the second quarter of 2026, a 6% decline compared to the same period last year, as the manufacturer navigated persistent weakness across its core bedding and furniture markets and the ongoing impacts of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Residents across Idaho grappling with the aftermath of the Twin Falls shooting can now access a 24-hour crisis support line. Magellan Health opened the confidential channel to provide immediate emotional guidance and resource referrals to anyone affected by the tragedy, regardless of whether they hold a current insurance policy with the provider.
BCE Inc. reported a 1.5% increase in consolidated revenue to $6.18 billion for the second quarter of 2026, even as the telecom giant grapples with a 9.5% dip in free cash flow driven by an aggressive 41.5% hike in capital expenditures to fund new AI data centers and U.S. fiber expansion.
Tempe-based DMD Systems Recovery has secured the 98th position on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list, marking the company’s sixth consecutive year of recognition. The IT asset disposition provider earned the ranking by navigating complex lifecycle challenges for enterprise partners and maintaining sustained year-over-year revenue increases.
NetEase will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on August 20 before the U.S. markets open. The announcement sets the stage for management to discuss the company’s performance across its gaming portfolio, intelligent learning services, and online music platforms during a scheduled investor call.
Planet Fitness reported a 7.1% increase in total revenue to $365.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, even as the company navigates a period of internal transition. While same-club sales saw a modest 1.7% uptick, leadership is now aggressively pursuing new marketing campaigns and pricing tests to revitalize member growth.