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Midland-based seismic data provider Dawson Geophysical reported a $3.4 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026, even as the company marked its fourth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA. The results reflect ongoing capital investments in high-density seismic technology and costs associated with a potential transaction involving controlling shareholder Wilks Brothers.
With first-half revenue climbing 112% to $1.4 million, VolitionRx is shifting its commercial strategy toward aggressive licensing negotiations. The epigenetics firm is currently courting over a dozen global diagnostic companies, aiming to turn its proprietary liquid biopsy and cancer-detection technologies into recurring royalty streams and milestone payments.
Shareholders of record by September 1, 2026, are set to receive a quarterly cash payout of $0.06 per share from HireQuest, Inc. The Goose Creek-based staffing franchisor confirmed the distribution date for mid-September, maintaining its current financial commitment to investors amid broader market operations.
Charlotte-based cbdMD reported a 20% year-over-year revenue increase for the third fiscal quarter of 2026, reaching $5.6 million. While wholesale growth and the integration of Bluebird Botanicals bolstered top-line figures, one-time legal and acquisition costs contributed to a net loss of $1.2 million.
Content production often stalls when teams repeatedly reset their understanding of a narrative, a friction point that leads to inconsistencies in global media. Burbank-based localization firm Iyuno is addressing this with CLOE, a multi-agent AI architecture designed to maintain persistent context across complex workflows like dubbing and subtitling.
Cineverse Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $30.6 million, a 175% jump from the previous year, as the company pivots toward a tech-heavy streaming model. Despite a net loss, the Los Angeles-based firm achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million, signaling a turnaround driven by recent strategic acquisitions.
Aethlon Medical has entered the final cohort of its Phase 1 oncology study in Australia, marking a pivotal step in testing its Hemopurifier device. The San Diego-based firm reported a narrowed operating loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, even as it moves to bolster its cash position through recent equity financing.
With over $1 billion in cash and marketable securities, Nektar Therapeutics has solidified its financial position to sustain operations through the third quarter of 2028. The company is now aggressively advancing its lead immunology program, rezpegaldesleukin, into critical Phase 3 clinical trials for atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
Southfield-based automotive supplier Lear Corporation will distribute a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share to its common stockholders. The payout, confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors this week, reflects the firm's ongoing capital return strategy for its global base of investors and institutional partners.
Globant reported second-quarter revenue of $614.4 million, a figure effectively flat compared to the same period last year, as the company pivots toward an AI-driven consumption model. CEO Martín Migoya signaled a departure from traditional hourly billing, betting on its new platform to capture enterprise demand.
Shareholders of Boyd Gaming Corporation are set to receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share this autumn, as the Las Vegas-based operator maintains its capital return schedule. The payment follows a consistent financial approach from the company, which manages a diverse portfolio of 26 gaming properties across 11 states.
With over 25 years of experience in agricultural finance and capital markets, Nader Pasdar will join the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer on August 17. He steps into the role previously held by Zachary N. Carpenter, who became CEO earlier this summer.
Irvine-based Medicare Platform has secured a $50 million revolving credit facility, arranged by Dallas firm Nestpoint Group, to accelerate the national expansion of its AI-powered care management tools. The capital infusion targets the growing sector of Accountable Care Organizations, aiming to boost prevention-focused health outcomes for millions of Medicare beneficiaries.
Amazon workers and labor allies gathered outside New York City Hall on August 13 to demand a floor vote on the Delivery Protection Act. With the backing of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a supermajority of the City Council, advocates are escalating pressure to dismantle the company’s third-party subcontracting model.
Director of Emergency Services at Houston Methodist, Dr. Craig Minor has been inducted into the Inner Circle of Excellence. The recognition highlights his leadership in emergency nursing, particularly his current work preparing the operational framework for the health system’s high-tech facility scheduled to open in March 2025.
A specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Michael Fuchs, MD, Ph.D., has been named a Pinnacle Lifetime Member of The Inner Circle. This recognition highlights his two-decade commitment to clinical research, physician education, and the advancement of care for military veterans.
Investors poured $18.26 billion into money market funds for the week ending August 12, pushing total assets to a record $7.93 trillion. The latest data from the Investment Company Institute highlights a continued preference for government-backed instruments, even as tax-exempt funds faced a notable contraction in capital.
As the market research industry battles a surge in bot-driven fraud and AI-generated survey responses, Westborough-based My-Take has launched DQM™, a dedicated management system designed to sanitize data before it impacts business decisions. The tool integrates into the company’s Insight Community+™ platform to automate respondent verification and behavioral analysis.
More than 200,000 pounds of essential food supplies are heading to Colombia following a series of devastating earthquakes. The donation, organized by New Jersey-based Goya Foods, arrives via five truckloads of inventory intended to provide immediate nourishment to families displaced or struggling in the disaster's aftermath.
A federal Immediate Jeopardy citation now anchors a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of actor Robert Carradine, who died following a suicide attempt at UCLA’s Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. The legal action alleges that systemic negligence and ignored safety protocols directly caused the preventable death of the veteran performer.
Smaller property and casualty insurers are emerging as the first indicators of broader market volatility, according to a recent survey by Demotech, Inc. and LION Specialty. The study examines how regional carriers, typically writing $10 million to $50 million in premiums, adapt to shifting risks in specialty commercial segments.
Representative Ro Khanna joined a high-profile coalition of legal experts and former regulators today to block a last-minute utility bailout proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The group, which includes UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, warns that the legislation would prioritize shareholder profits over the rights of wildfire survivors.
With over 1,150 grants awarded since 2010, Illinois American Water has launched its 2026 application cycle, offering financial support to emergency response units. The utility company is inviting fire departments within its service territories to secure funding for essential gear, specialized training, and critical firefighting infrastructure.
From October 2 to 4, 2026, the American Solar Energy Society will host its annual National Solar Tour, opening hundreds of homes, businesses, and schools to the public. This grassroots initiative invites neighbors to view renewable energy systems firsthand and learn about sustainable living through in-person and virtual showcases.
With four and a half decades of local financial experience, Harvey Authement Jr. has been appointed Banking Center Manager at First Horizon Bank’s Houma branch. He steps into the role at the 706 Barrow Street location to oversee daily operations and drive client relationship strategies across the region.
The era of managers reviewing recorded calls days after they happen is ending. A new report from Aragon Research signals a shift toward real-time AI assistants that guide customer-facing employees during live interactions, effectively replacing passive oversight with active, automated coaching to prevent lost deals before they occur.
While life insurance companies—particularly those linked to private equity—have aggressively expanded their private credit portfolios, firms rated by Demotech face significantly lower risk. The shift toward less liquid assets like direct lending and leveraged loans has triggered regulatory alarm over transparency and liquidity.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined executives in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this week to break ground on a new chicken processing facility for InnovAsian. The project, led by construction firm Gray, represents the first domestic poultry investment for the company’s parent organization, Japan’s Nichirei Corporation, as it expands its North American footprint.
Investors who incurred significant financial losses linked to EquipmentShare.com Inc. have until September 21, 2026, to apply for lead plaintiff status in an ongoing securities fraud class action. The lawsuit targets the company’s alleged failure to disclose critical business practices and related-party transactions during early 2026.
Three major corporate acquisitions face potential legal challenges as Halper Sadeh LLC launches investigations into the sales of MarineMax, Beazer Homes USA, and Accelerant Holdings. The firm is examining whether these transactions breach fiduciary duties or violate federal securities laws by failing to maximize value for ordinary shareholders.