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Quebecor Inc. reported a solid second quarter for 2026, with consolidated revenues climbing 4.3% to $1.44 billion. The company’s performance was anchored by its telecommunications segment, which saw steady gains in mobile subscribers and internet service revenue, alongside a significant profitability rebound within its media division.
Lakshmi Rampersaud has been named General Manager of Nautical Ventures Group, the retail subsidiary of Vision Marine Technologies. A veteran of the marine industry with over 18 years of experience, Rampersaud will oversee daily operations across the company’s Florida-based service and retail network, formalizing a leadership role she has held internally since 2021.
EPAM Systems posted second quarter revenues of $1.415 billion, a 4.5% increase year-over-year, as the company leans into its AI-native engineering model. CEO Balazs Fejes cited strong execution of the firm's multi-year strategy and robust commercial transformation for performance that exceeded internal expectations.
Instructors are moving away from one-off writing submissions toward scaffolded checkpoints to curb academic integrity concerns. Turnitin’s new multipart assignment workflow, launched August 6, enables educators to integrate formative feedback directly into the writing process, tracking student evolution from initial outlines to final drafts within a single digital environment.
Businesses can now distribute USDT and USDC globally using a new gift card solution from KuCoin Pay, designed to streamline corporate rewards and customer incentives through bulk issuance and API-driven digital asset transfers.
Investors are turning their attention to Shanghai as ZKH Group Limited prepares to disclose its unaudited financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. The MRO procurement platform will release the figures on Friday, August 21, shortly before the opening bell of the U.S. markets.
After a sharp decline in the second quarter, CEO confidence among the largest US firms climbed back to 52 in the third quarter of 2026. While the reading signals a shift into positive territory, the sentiment remains tempered, failing to reach the 59-point mark recorded earlier this year.
Shareholders of China Yuchai International gathered in Singapore on August 6, 2026, to finalize the company’s corporate agenda. During the annual general meeting, investors formally approved all resolutions previously outlined in the notice issued on July 7, successfully clearing the path for the company's upcoming operational cycle.
Seven culinary icons have been appointed to the Grand Finale jury for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27 in Milan. This panel of industry leaders will evaluate finalists under 30, shifting the focus from mere technical proficiency to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the ability to drive cultural change.
Government agencies often face months of technical hurdles when attempting to integrate commercial data into mission-critical systems. To eliminate this bottleneck, Grist Mill Exchange and Ocient have launched a partnership that allows defense and intelligence teams to ingest, query, and analyze massive commercial datasets at petabyte scale in real-time.
FS KKR Capital Corp. reported net investment income of $0.44 per share for the second quarter of 2026, marking a modest increase from the $0.42 recorded in the previous quarter. The company concurrently declared a third-quarter distribution of $0.44 per share, payable to stockholders of record this September.
Boston-based medical technology firm Haemonetics Corporation published its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 today. The report, covering the period ending June 27, 2026, is now accessible to the public alongside supplemental presentation materials via the company’s dedicated investor relations portal.
Avient Corporation reported a 5.8% rise in second-quarter sales to $917 million, fueled by organic growth across its business segments. The Cleveland-based materials firm outperformed its earnings targets, prompting leadership to lift its full-year guidance as the company continues to aggressively pare down its debt.
Under the slogan "POWER ON, GAME ON," solar manufacturer LONGi and German football giant FC Bayern Munich have forged a global partnership. Announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong, the collaboration aims to merge high-performance renewable energy technology with the reach and emotional resonance of professional football.
Pony.ai plans to deploy up to 1,000 Gen-4 autonomous heavy-duty trucks across China within three years, marking a shift from prototype testing to commercial-scale logistics. By leveraging a unified virtual driver technology, the company aims to address chronic driver shortages while significantly lowering per-kilometer operating costs.
Shares of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical developer Attovia Therapeutics climbed to $21.00 shortly after their Nasdaq debut on August 5, 2026, surpassing the initial offering price of $17.00. The listing grants the company a market capitalization of approximately $904 million as it shifts focus toward scaling its proprietary biologics platform.
A 100.2% year-on-year leap in net income marks the strongest post-pandemic performance for Acer. The Taipei-based technology firm reported NT$2.17 billion in profit for the second quarter of 2026, fueled by a diversified business strategy that pushed revenues to NT$85.30 billion during the three-month period.
A federal securities lawsuit now targets Cogent Communications Holdings, alleging the company misled shareholders by inflating its backlog with orders that lacked genuine revenue potential. Investors who acquired shares between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, are currently being sought to serve as lead plaintiffs in the pending litigation.
Following a similar approval from the U.S. FDA in June, Taiwan’s regulatory body has cleared a multicenter Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for Senhwa Biosciences’ drug candidate pidnarulex. The study investigates the efficacy of pairing this DNA-targeting agent with a standard PD-1 inhibitor to treat advanced solid tumors.
Investors who purchased Capricor Therapeutics stock between December 17, 2025, and July 26, 2026, are being urged to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed by the DJS Law Group, alleges the company misled the market regarding the regulatory status of its clinical drug candidate, Deramiocel.
Investors who purchased Pentair plc shares between April 28 and July 14, 2026, are facing a critical deadline as the DJS Law Group initiates a class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act, centered on claims that the company misled the market regarding its financial performance.
Shareholders who acquired Wise Group plc stock between May 11 and July 23, 2026, face a September 28 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending securities fraud lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s anti-money laundering compliance and internal regulatory oversight.
The DJS Law Group has initiated a class action lawsuit against Rackspace Technology, Inc., alleging the company misled shareholders regarding its internal operations. Investors who acquired shares between May 7 and July 8, 2026, are now being urged to evaluate their legal standing before the September 28 deadline.
Investors who purchased Wix.com Ltd. shares between February 19, 2025, and May 12, 2026, are being urged to join a class action lawsuit against the company. Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP is seeking lead plaintiffs for the litigation, which alleges the firm misled shareholders regarding its AI product strategy.
Spanning 120,000 square meters, the new Envision Galaxy Campus in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, marks a shift toward localized green AI infrastructure. By integrating renewable energy directly into a facility designed for one million AI accelerators, the project establishes a high-density blueprint for future hyperscale computing deployments.
As consumer interest in the hemp plant evolves beyond CBD and THC, the Honolulu-based Rare Cannabinoid Company has launched a month-long educational initiative centered on cannabichromene. The campaign aims to demystify the non-intoxicating cannabinoid while promoting a diverse array of formulations to a more informed market.
METLEN Energy & Metals posted record first-half results for 2026, with revenue climbing 11% to €3.987 billion and EBITDA hitting an all-time high of €550 million. The company successfully reduced its net leverage to 1.7x, signaling a return to its medium-term growth trajectory following a challenging 2025.
Investors who purchased Futu Holdings Limited stock between May 24, 2023, and May 27, 2026, are being urged to join a class action lawsuit. Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP claims the company misled shareholders regarding its compliance with China Securities Regulatory Commission regulations, leading to significant financial losses.
Investors who purchased Futu Holdings Limited stock between May 24, 2023, and May 27, 2026, are being urged to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges that the company violated the Securities Exchange Act by failing to disclose that it operated in China without necessary regulatory approvals.
Investors who purchased Peabody Energy Corporation stock between October 14, 2024, and May 4, 2026, face a deadline of August 24, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation alleges the company misled shareholders regarding the operational stability and growth trajectory of its Centurion mine.