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The 2026 Just For Laughs Montréal Festival closed its doors on July 26, cementing its position as a global comedy powerhouse. Running for twelve days, the event drew tens of thousands to the city, blending legendary headliners with emerging talent and massive outdoor activations in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles.
F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company has secured a strategic minority investment from Bixby Wealth Solutions, an arm of the Austin-based Moontower Group. The deal provides the Lynnfield-based firm with fresh capital to accelerate its national expansion, enhance client-facing technology, and recruit new advisory talent across its 14-office network.
London-based information services firm Clarivate Plc posted a net loss of $268.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, a sharp decline compared to the $72 million loss reported in the same period last year, primarily due to a $221.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.
Clarivate recorded a $268.6 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026, a figure heavily impacted by a $221.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Despite the bottom-line deficit, the London-based data provider reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook as it moves forward with a significant corporate reorganization.
Ares Capital Corporation, the nation’s largest publicly traded business development company, reported second-quarter net income of $0.24 per share while maintaining a steady quarterly dividend of $0.48. The company navigated a slower transaction environment by leveraging its $6 billion liquidity position to secure high-quality credit opportunities.
Security teams often struggle to correlate global threat data with their specific internal infrastructure, leaving critical devices exposed. A new integration between Cyware and Armis from ServiceNow aims to bridge this visibility gap, transforming raw intelligence into automated, asset-aware defenses against sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats.
Construction is underway at the White Mesa Mill in Utah to enable commercial-scale production of terbium and dysprosium oxides. This expansion marks a pivotal shift for Energy Fuels as the company works to solidify an integrated North American supply chain for high-performance magnets essential to defense and electric vehicle sectors.
As demand for AI and cloud computing accelerates, Lockton has established a global practice focused exclusively on the risks inherent in data centers and digital infrastructure. The unit aims to guide developers and operators through the entire project lifecycle, from initial site selection to long-term operational management.
One in four malicious data breaches are now fueled by artificial intelligence, marking a 56% surge over the previous year. These incidents carry a hefty price tag, costing companies an average of $6 million—roughly $1 million more than the global average for traditional data breaches, according to IBM’s 2026 report.
As generative AI accelerates the velocity at which sensitive data flows through corporate networks, human-led security teams are struggling to keep pace. Seattle-based MIND is attempting to bridge this gap by deploying autonomous agents designed to handle routine classification, policy enforcement, and incident remediation tasks without manual oversight.
Stanley Black & Decker reported a second-quarter profit boost from unexpected tariff refunds, helping the tool manufacturer raise its full-year earnings and cash flow targets. The company effectively leveraged the $4 billion in quarterly sales to pare down debt and fund share repurchases while navigating a shifting global market.
As global reliance on hyperscale campuses and cloud computing intensifies, Lockton has unveiled a specialized global practice to manage the intricate risk profiles of digital infrastructure. The initiative aims to provide integrated advisory services, covering the entire lifecycle from initial site selection and construction to long-term operational scaling.
After logging 1,000 miles of real-world testing, AMCI Testing reports that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) 14.3.4 update demonstrates refined vehicle control but continues to falter on basic navigation. While the camera-only system displays technical progress, its reliability remains tethered to ideal conditions, leaving its Robotaxi ambitions currently out of reach.
America First Credit Union has expanded its footprint in the Phoenix metropolitan area with the opening of a new branch at 5084 N. 83rd Avenue in Glendale. This facility serves as the fourth addition to the credit union's Arizona network within the past year, reflecting an aggressive push into the West Valley.
Eighty percent of Americans are unaware that new Medicaid community engagement requirements take effect in January 2027, according to a recent NAMI/Ipsos poll. This lack of public knowledge comes as advocates warn that the pending rules could strip millions of vulnerable citizens of essential mental health care access.
Surgeons are beginning clinical use of Luna Ti, a new transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion device from Spinal Elements. The implant integrates a titanium surface with a PEEK core, aiming to balance the biological benefits of metal osseointegration with the radiographic clarity required for postoperative monitoring.
Boulder-based firm Defamation Defenders is expanding its nationwide reach, offering specialized strategies to help individuals and businesses scrub harmful content from search results. The company targets the growing influence of digital footprints on hiring, customer trust, and personal privacy through customized removal and suppression campaigns.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will report its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on August 6, following the close of the market. The Rancho Cucamonga-based biopharmaceutical company plans to host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results with investors and analysts.
A 31-patient observational study published in Medical Research Archives reports reduced pain and improved function in individuals treated with cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue allografts. Researchers documented no adverse events throughout the study, which tracked patients suffering from degenerative cervical paraspinal muscle conditions and enthesopathy.
Hyperscale Data, Inc. reported a 57% jump in revenue for the first half of 2026, reaching approximately $80 million compared to $51 million during the same period last year. Following this performance, the Las Vegas-based company reaffirmed its 2026 revenue guidance of $180 million to $200 million while setting a 2027 outlook exceeding $300 million.
As automation reshapes the labor market, Colebrook-based firm HR Rebooted has launched MyCareer Navigator, an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations guide employees through career disruption. The tool provides users with personalized risk assessments and actionable pathways to build resilience in an increasingly AI-integrated workforce.
Longmont-based environmental diagnostics firm Biota has closed a $3 million seed round led by Burnt Island Ventures. The capital injection aims to bridge the gap between PFAS contamination detection and effective remediation by deploying faster testing technologies that replace current workflows often hampered by weeks-long laboratory delays.
Victims of cyber-fraud involving digital assets can now access specialized litigation funding, as Jersey City-based Legal Bay LLC rolls out a national program designed to provide capital to plaintiffs. The service allows claimants to pursue legal action without being forced to liquidate their remaining cryptocurrency holdings during active court battles.
Financial advisors often struggle to translate complex estate, tax, and philanthropic strategies into client engagement. To bridge this gap, FMG Suite has launched Institutional Intelligence, a platform that integrates specialized research and interactive tools directly into the daily marketing and lead generation workflows of financial professionals.
Commerce intelligence firm Criteo has finalized the transfer of its legal domicile from France to Luxembourg, marking the first phase of a strategic reorganization. The company now plans to pursue a cross-border merger to establish its headquarters in the United States by January 2027.
Mars has begun integrating natural menthol from its Indian Shubh Mint programme into chewing gum production lines across the UK and Poland. The transition marks a shift toward a resilient, traceable supply chain, moving away from industry-standard synthetic alternatives to bolster long-term agricultural stability in Uttar Pradesh.
Fosun International expects its first-half 2026 profit to reach between RMB 1.5 billion and RMB 1.8 billion, marking a sharp increase of 127% to 172% over the previous year. The company attributes this rebound to a refined focus on core sectors including healthcare, insurance, and consumer goods.
Only 7% of offshore professionals fear that artificial intelligence will jeopardize their positions, according to a survey of 1,860 employees across four countries. Far from anticipating displacement, the majority of the workforce reports that integrated AI tools have already bolstered their daily output and overall professional confidence.
Abu Dhabi is set to become the headquarters for Alif Holding, a new industrial technology venture launched by Robo.ai and Eleven International Holdings. The group aims to supply government and critical infrastructure sectors with AI-driven software and robotics, marking a significant expansion of advanced manufacturing within the UAE.
Robo.ai has joined forces with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings to establish Alif Holding, an industrial AI group headquartered in the UAE. The venture aims to integrate robotics, smart equipment, and large language models to serve government and critical infrastructure sectors across the GCC region and global markets.