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VastAdvisor Secures $1 Million to Scale AI-Driven Growth Platform
Wealth management startup VastAdvisor has closed a $1 million funding round to expand its AI-powered growth infrastructure. The company, which debuted at Future Proof Citywide earlier this year, aims to shift industry focus from asset management toward automated, data-backed client acquisition for RIAs and broker-dealers.
MiniMed Launches App-Controlled Insulin Pump Paired With Instinct Sensor
MiniMed has begun U.S. distribution of its Flex insulin pump integrated with Abbott’s Instinct sensor. This hardware combination marks the company’s push into a more discreet, automated diabetes management cycle, allowing users to extend sensor wear up to 15 days while managing insulin delivery through a mobile application.
Optimizely Claims Leader Status in Forrester Experience Optimization Report
Forrester has designated Optimizely a Leader and a Customer Favorite in its Q3 2026 evaluation of experience optimization solutions. The recognition highlights the platform’s shift toward agentic AI, underscoring its ability to handle complex marketing tasks while maintaining high levels of user satisfaction across its experimentation and orchestration tools.
Canaan Inc. Pivots to Share Buybacks as Mining Operations Stabilize
Canaan Inc. mined 46 bitcoins in July 2026, bolstering a digital asset treasury that the company now intends to use for share repurchases. Facing a depressed market valuation, the firm aims to leverage its holdings to support its stock price while continuing to expand its global computing and energy infrastructure.
Mathnasium and Baked by Melissa Launch Back-to-School Teacher Initiative
Students across the U.S. now have a month to nominate their most influential mentors as Mathnasium and Baked by Melissa launch a nationwide appreciation campaign. Running through September 18, the partnership rewards educators with classroom supplies and year-long cupcake supplies, while offering students supplemental math scholarships.
Mohr Partners Appoints Kam Schroeder to Lead National Brokerage Expansion
Kam Schroeder, a corporate real estate veteran with two decades of experience, has been named President of Brokerage at Mohr Partners. The newly created position tasks Schroeder with spearheading the firm’s national growth strategy as it pivots to meet rising demand in the data center and artificial intelligence sectors.
AM Best Maintains A Rating for Builders Insurance Group
Rating agency AM Best has reaffirmed its A (Excellent) financial strength rating for Builders Insurance Group, citing a robust balance sheet and sustained surplus growth. The stable outlook reflects the Atlanta-based insurer’s capacity to fund expansion while maintaining disciplined underwriting across its regional property and casualty portfolio.
Jollibee Launches First California Franchise in Roseville Expansion
A 24-unit development agreement has officially broken ground in Roseville, California, marking the first time the global fast-food brand has utilized a franchise model in the state. The new location at 1913 Douglas Blvd. serves as the anchor for an aggressive multi-state expansion strategy covering Nevada and Texas.
Which Airports and Airlines Offer the Most Flight Deals in 2026
Travelers looking to stretch their budgets in 2026 should look toward Denver for domestic routes and Boston for international getaways, according to new data from flight-deal service Going. The rankings, which track thousands of routes, highlight how airline competition and geographic positioning dictate the frequency of deep discounts.
Micah Conn Tapped to Lead Wood Partners' South Florida Expansion
With over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of Florida’s real estate market, Micah Conn has been appointed Managing Director of Wood Partners’ South Florida office. He is tasked with overseeing the firm’s regional development pipeline, from initial site origination and entitlements through final construction and project delivery.
Joseph Malfitano Named President of GA Group’s Retail and Industrial Unit
Joseph Malfitano has been appointed President and Head of Retail, Merchant, and Industrial Solutions at Great American Holdings, marking a significant leadership shift for the Oaktree-backed firm. He succeeds Scott Carpenter, who moves into a Senior Advisor role to support the company’s ongoing transition and long-term strategic growth.
Galmed Reports Aramchol Synergy with Xtandi in Prostate Cancer Models
A preclinical study from Galmed Pharmaceuticals shows that combining the SCD1 inhibitor Aramchol with the androgen receptor blocker enzalutamide triggers a 3-to-4-fold increase in prostate cancer cell death compared to using enzalutamide alone, offering a potential new strategy to combat drug resistance in patients.
Mud-Terrain Tire Market Set to Hit $13.35 Billion by 2035
The global market for mud-terrain tires is projected to reach $13.35 billion by 2035, climbing from a 2025 valuation of $7.74 billion. Driven by the booming popularity of off-road recreation and vehicle customization, the sector is currently experiencing a steady annual growth rate of 5.51 percent.
Mynd.ai Secures NYSE Listing Extension Through 2027
The NYSE American exchange has granted Mynd.ai, Inc. an extension until December 2, 2027, to regain compliance with its listing standards. This decision follows a review of the Alpharetta-based technology firm’s financial recovery plan, which was submitted after the company fell short of stockholders' equity requirements last year.
Executive Home Care Launches Third Roses for Resilience Campaign
Thousands of long-stemmed roses are headed to doorsteps across the country this August, as Executive Home Care marks its third annual Roses for Resilience campaign. The initiative, timed to precede National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, aims to combat the pervasive issue of social isolation among older adults.
Molex Bets on CAEPlus to Solve Data Center Heat Crisis
As AI workloads push hardware to thermal breaking points, Molex has secured a strategic stake in startup CAEPlus. The investment targets the commercialization of BoundaryCool, an active liquid cooling platform designed to outperform traditional passive cold plates as data centers struggle with the intense heat generated by modern GPUs.
H World Group Unveils $2.5 Billion Shareholder Return Plan
With revenue climbing to RMB 7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, H World Group is doubling down on its financial commitment to investors. The hotel giant announced a new three-year, $2.5 billion capital return program, signaling confidence after successfully completing a previous $2 billion payout ahead of schedule.
Plastic Industry Accused of Using U.S. Schools for Marketing
A new report from the Plastic Pollution Coalition alleges that chemical and fossil fuel companies are embedding pro-plastic propaganda into K-12 classrooms. By funding educational materials and STEM programs, these corporations are accused of targeting underfunded schools to secure future consumers and a loyal workforce while obscuring environmental health risks.
Reddit Shares Surge Following S&P 500 Inclusion
Reddit shares climbed 12.6% on Friday after the company secured a spot in the S&P 500 index. The platform is slated to join the large-cap benchmark ahead of Tuesday’s trading session, marking a significant milestone for the social media firm as it transitions into a broader market index.
Mattamy Homes Reports 40 Percent Surge in Quarterly Sales Orders
North America’s largest family-owned homebuilder, Mattamy Group Corporation, reported a sharp 40 percent increase in net sales orders for the fourth quarter ending May 31, 2026. Despite this rise in demand, the Toronto-based developer saw overall quarterly revenue dip nearly 18 percent compared to the previous year.
Mattamy Homes Reports 40 Percent Surge in Sales Orders
A 40 percent jump in net sales orders suggests a significant shift in demand for Mattamy Group Corporation, even as the North American homebuilder navigates a period of cooling top-line growth. The Toronto-based firm recorded 2,532 home orders for the fourth quarter, contrasting sharply with a double-digit decline in quarterly revenue.
Chemular Unveils Safeguard Mark I to Secure Nicotine Pouch Packaging
Nicotine pouch manufacturers face a tightening regulatory landscape, struggling to implement child-resistant packaging without triggering costly product redesigns or jeopardizing pending FDA submissions. Chemular’s new Safeguard Mark I platform offers a patent-pending, external locking solution designed to retrofit existing containers while maintaining current branding and regulatory compliance status.
Slingshot Bio Expands Flow Cytometry Portfolio With ViaComp Ultra Amine
Emeryville-based Slingshot Bio has launched ViaComp Ultra Amine, a synthetic cell mimic designed to streamline compensation workflows in multiparameter flow cytometry. The reagent allows researchers to capture both amine-reactive viability dyes and fluorophore-conjugated antibodies from multiple species within a single, stable, and ready-to-use liquid format.
Icelandic Glacial Secures Partnership with E! Series Cocktail Wars
Hosts Lance Bass and Joey Fatone will have a new silent partner on the set of E!'s inaugural mixology competition, Cocktail Wars: Icelandic Glacial. The premium water brand is moving beyond standard product placement to become an essential ingredient for the contestants tasked with crafting high-stakes cocktails for a $10,000 prize.
Smartsheet Investors Face Class Action Over Undisclosed Buyout Offers
Investors who sold Smartsheet common stock between June and September 2024 are being urged to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the company repurchased its own shares at suppressed prices while concealing a lucrative acquisition offer from Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners.
Dongguk University Team Develops Electromagnetic Gene Switch
Researchers at Dongguk University have engineered an electromagnetic field-inducible gene switch, offering a non-invasive method for the precise, reversible control of gene expression. By utilizing a specific Lgr4 promoter responsive to 2.0 millitesla fields, the team achieved localized activation in transgenic mice without the adverse effects associated with drug-based therapies.
Montanya Rum Recruits Beverage Industry Veterans for Advisory Board
A decade and a half after its founding in the Colorado Rockies, Montanya Rum is shifting its focus toward national expansion. The women-owned, B-Corp certified distillery has appointed a six-member advisory board, drawing on decades of collective experience in spirits acquisition, brand scaling, and supply chain management.
Sophie Cunningham Joins Once Upon A Coconut to Scale Lifestyle Brand
Professional basketball player Sophie Cunningham is partnering with Once Upon A Coconut, transitioning from a traditional endorser to a central figure in the beverage company’s national expansion. The collaboration anchors the brand’s push toward a lifestyle-focused platform while emphasizing its commitment to donating 10% of profits to charitable causes.
hand2mind Consolidates Operations in New Vernon Hills Hub
Rising demand for hands-on educational tools has prompted hand2mind to anchor its future in a 698,360-square-foot facility at 100 S. Milwaukee Ave. The move, replacing the former American Hotel Register headquarters, consolidates four disparate sites into one, while securing the company’s long-term footprint in Lake County.
Nolla Health Bolsters Clinical Oversight for AI-Driven Platform
Harvard-trained physician Dr. Zaid Fadul has joined Nolla Health’s medical advisory board, marking a strategic push to ground the company’s AI-first healthcare tools in rigorous clinical practice. The move comes as Nolla expands its oversight team to ensure patient safety and diagnostic accuracy across its digital platforms.