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Concord Holdings Acquires Skilled-Trades Recruiter Paramount Placement
Concord Holdings has acquired Paramount Placement, a specialized staffing firm that connects licensed tradespeople with employers across the United States. Supported by debt and equity from Route 2 Capital Partners, the deal marks a strategic expansion into the high-demand market for blue-collar talent, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
Henlius Reports 27% Revenue Jump as Global Expansion Accelerates
Shanghai-based Henlius Biotech reported a strong first half for 2026, with revenue climbing to 3.59 billion RMB and net profit rising 10.3% to 430.4 million RMB. The company’s focus on international commercialization and a diversified oncology pipeline is fueling its transition into a global multinational biopharmaceutical firm.
Futu Holdings Investors Face August 25 Deadline in Securities Lawsuit
Investors who held Futu Holdings Limited stock between May 2023 and May 2026 have until August 25, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a federal class action. The litigation follows a sharp 27% drop in the company's share price earlier this year amid allegations of regulatory non-compliance.
Millennium Excellence Foundation Honors Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis, the Baltimore-born titan who forged the first Black-owned company to exceed one billion dollars in annual revenue, is being honored posthumously tonight at Washington’s Warner Theatre. The Millennium Excellence Foundation tribute highlights a career defined by relentless discipline and a quiet, profound commitment to African development.
Millennium Excellence Foundation Honors Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis, the Baltimore-born titan who built the first Black-owned business to exceed one billion dollars in annual revenue, is being honored tonight at the Warner Theatre. The Millennium Excellence Foundation’s memorial tribute celebrates a pioneer whose quiet commitment to philanthropy and African development matched his historic corporate achievements.
First Solar Investors Face August 24 Deadline in Securities Lawsuit
Investors who held First Solar, Inc. securities between February 26, 2025, and February 24, 2026, have until August 24, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a federal class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on claims that the company misled shareholders regarding its ability to navigate U.S. tariff policies.
LivePerson Extends Voting Deadline for SoundHound AI Merger
LivePerson has pushed back the deadline for its critical special meeting to September 2, 2026, as the company scrambles to secure the necessary majority of shareholder votes. With over 97% of votes cast so far favoring the SoundHound AI transaction, the company warns that remaining silent effectively counts as a vote against.
9/11 Day Awards $3 Million for Nationwide Service Projects
As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, the nonprofit 9/11 Day has launched a $3 million grant program to mobilize service projects across 40 states. The initiative, central to the upcoming UNIITE for Good campaign, aims to engage over 70,000 volunteers in local community-strengthening efforts.
LumenStim Targets Daily Routines With New Peroxide-Free Whitening System
LumenStim is bringing its phototherapy-inspired background to the oral-care market with a new peroxide-free whitening system. The Pleasanton-based company, which received approval to launch its campaign on Kickstarter, aims to eliminate separate treatment sessions by integrating whitening technology directly into a standard three-minute sonic brushing routine.
Private Equity Shifts to Smaller Deals as Market Uncertainties Persist
Sponsors deployed $461 billion in the first half of 2026, a 10.6% decline from the previous year, according to a new report from Cherry Bekaert. While total transaction value dipped, deal volume remained resilient as firms pivoted toward smaller platform acquisitions and add-on strategies to navigate a volatile economic landscape.
St. Joseph’s Health Integrates AI Into Radiology Workflow
St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, New Jersey, has deployed a chest CT-based AI reading workflow, marking the latest expansion of a partnership between Coreline Soft and INFINITT North America. The system embeds AI analysis directly into the hospital's existing PACS environment to streamline lung cancer screening and nodule assessment.
NexPoint Capital Launches Voluntary Tender Offer for Common Stock
Dallas-based business development company NexPoint Capital, Inc. is initiating a voluntary tender offer for up to 1.0% of its outstanding common stock. The move, managed by NexPoint Advisors, L.P., invites shareholders to participate in a repurchase program scheduled to commence on or about August 21, 2026.
North Miami Police Overhaul Tech Infrastructure with Mark43 Platform
With hurricane season threatening local infrastructure, the North Miami Police Department has transitioned its entire dispatch, records, and mobile operations to a cloud-native system. The move aims to secure mission-critical data against power disruptions while providing 125 officers with real-time analytics to better serve the city’s 60,000 residents.
LumenStim Targets Daily Routines With Peroxide-Free Whitening Brush
Pleasanton-based wellness firm LumenStim has secured approval for a Kickstarter campaign to debut its integrated oral-care system. The device merges sonic brushing with a peroxide-free photocatalytic formula, aiming to eliminate the need for traditional whitening strips or trays by incorporating the treatment into a standard three-minute brushing session.
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Reese's Challenges Pumpkin Spice With Peanut Butter Coffee Drop
Reese's is bypassing the traditional pumpkin spice trend this autumn, partnering with Rhode Island-based The Nitro Bar to launch the Reese's Pumpkins PB Whip Latte. The limited-time beverage aims to translate the brand’s signature chocolate and peanut butter flavor profile into a seasonal coffee ritual for the Halloween season.
Bountiful Farms Debuts Massachusetts-Inspired Hash Rosin Line
After a retail preview that vanished from shelves in days, Bountiful Farms has officially launched Blends, a six-product line of live hash rosin. The collection uses locally inspired nomenclature and complex cultivar pairings to anchor the brand's dominance in the state’s competitive solventless cannabis market.
Green Water & Power Hits 15,000 EV Charger Milestone
With over 15,000 electric vehicle chargers now operational across the United States, Los Angeles-based Green Water & Power is scaling its infrastructure footprint. The company is pairing this hardware expansion with a half-million-dollar commitment to workforce training, aiming to secure a skilled labor pipeline for the clean-energy sector.
American Households Face Growing Financial Strain Beyond Summer Debt
After a summer defined by rigid spending cuts, families already burdened by unsecured debt are entering the fall season confronted by a new wave of financial pressures, ranging from rising back-to-school costs and persistent natural disaster recovery to the growing burden of essential pet care expenses.
John Stamos to Receive Bob Saget Legacy Award at SRF Benefit
John Stamos will be honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award at the upcoming Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine gala in Los Angeles. The Scleroderma Research Foundation selected Stamos for his decades of advocacy and his sustained commitment to funding research for the rare autoimmune disease that claimed his close friend.
Caputo Flour Secures Retail Expansion into Woodman's Markets
Home bakers across Wisconsin and the greater Chicago area now have direct access to Italian milling tradition, as Caputo Flour begins a rollout of its signature "00" products across all 20 Woodman's Food Markets locations, timed to coincide with the upcoming holiday baking season.
Lagoon Furniture and Mytek Partner for California Restaurant Show
At the Anaheim Convention Center, Lagoon Furniture USA and Mytek International, Inc. are merging interior design with climate control technology. From August 23–25, the pair will occupy booth #713 at the California Restaurant Show to demonstrate how integrated furniture and cooling systems influence the modern dining environment.
Mapping Indonesia's Seagrass for Targeted Conservation
Across Central and Eastern Indonesia, 21 seagrass meadows are flashing distinct ecological signals, ranging from pristine hotspots to degraded coldspots. A new spatial analysis led by Hasanuddin University’s Professor Rohani Ambo-Rappe provides a precise framework for identifying where to prioritize urgent restoration versus long-term protection of these vital carbon sinks.
Safety Risks Drive Sun Belt Homeowners Toward Timber Pergolas
When desert temperatures soar, metal pergolas become hazardous fixtures capable of inflicting second-degree burns in seconds. As homeowners in the Sun Belt prioritize safety over aesthetics, Utah-based manufacturer Western Timber Frame reports a surge in demand for heavy timber structures that remain cool enough for human and pet contact.
Peabody Energy Investors Face August 24 Deadline in Securities Lawsuit
Investors who purchased Peabody Energy stock between October 2024 and May 2026 have until August 24 to file for lead plaintiff status in a federal class action. The lawsuit alleges that the company misled shareholders regarding operational setbacks at its Centurion mine, causing shares to trade at artificially inflated prices.
David Wise Brings Pinky's Junk Removal to Berks County
After two decades of building national franchises, Reading native David Wise is returning to his roots to launch Pinky's Junk Removal in Berks County. The entrepreneur aims to replace the impersonal nature of large chains with a community-focused service model centered on transparency and local reliability.
Smartsheet Investors Targeted in Class Action Over Buyback Allegations
Investors who sold Smartsheet Inc. shares between June 1 and September 23, 2024, are being urged to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation claims the software company repurchased its own stock at suppressed prices while concealing a lucrative acquisition offer from Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners.
YFORE Expands North American Footprint with Atlanta Facility Launch
On August 26, global automotive electronics supplier YFORE will inaugurate its new Atlanta facility, marking a pivot toward localized manufacturing and engineering for the North American market. The event serves as a launchpad for the company's latest intelligent vision, access, and sensing technologies designed for next-generation vehicle architectures.
Salvatore J. Zambri Named 2027 Washington, DC Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers has designated Salvatore J. Zambri as the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation and Class Action plaintiffs in Washington, DC. This accolade marks the second time the founding partner of Regan Zambri Long has received the honor, following his 2020 recognition for product liability litigation.
Palmstreet Bets on Seller Retention as U.S. Live Shopping Hits $68 Billion
With the American livestream shopping market projected to reach $68 billion this year, Palmstreet is aggressively positioning itself as a creator-first alternative. The marketplace has locked in a permanent zero-fee policy for seller-referred buyers and is insulating its users from rising industry shipping costs to capture the shifting e-commerce tide.
Americas Cardroom Targets $15 Million Prize Pool as Venom Flights Continue
With 853 satellite seats already claimed, Americas Cardroom launches the fourth of eight starting flights for its $15 million Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms today at 12:05 p.m. ET. The high-stakes series, featuring both No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha, enters a critical phase as players chase massive bounties.