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Capricor Therapeutics Faces Class Action Over Deramiocel Disclosures
Investors who purchased Capricor Therapeutics securities between December 17, 2025, and July 26, 2026, are now the target of a class action lawsuit filed by Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. The litigation claims the company misled shareholders regarding the regulatory pathway for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, Deramiocel.
Georgia Power highlights generation staff during record summer demand
As soaring summer temperatures push electricity demand to its seasonal peak, Georgia Power is spotlighting the 1,100 employees managing the state's diverse energy fleet. Throughout August, the company is observing Generation Appreciation Month to recognize the workers who maintain grid stability for millions of residential and commercial customers.
Pentwater Capital Faces Class Action Over Alleged Avis Stock Manipulation
A federal securities lawsuit targets Pentwater Capital Management and CEO Matthew Halbower, accusing them of artificially inflating Avis Budget Group share prices. The complaint centers on a period between February 2025 and April 2026, alleging that aggressive buying tactics triggered a short squeeze to benefit the firm's own massive holdings.
SEI Launches ANGU ETF to Target Factor-Based Equity Exposure
SEI has debuted the SEI Ang Research Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF, marking the firm's first move into a new suite of research-driven investment products. The fund, trading under the ticker ANGU, aims to mitigate concentration risks inherent in traditional market-cap-weighted indexes by applying systematic factor tilts.
Arkestro Expands Executive Suite to Accelerate Procurement Platform Growth
With customer spend on its platform tripling year-to-date, predictive procurement firm Arkestro is bolstering its leadership ranks. The San Francisco-based company has appointed industry veterans Tom Aitchison as President and COO and Ron Rasmussen as CTO, while shifting Ben Leiken to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer.
CPSC Issues Sweeping Recalls for Over 1.8 Million Consumer Goods
Nearly two million products face immediate recall as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission flags a massive wave of hazardous goods. From defective attic ladders to children’s toys with ingestible magnets, the agency is warning consumers that these items pose severe risks of injury, entrapment, or death.
Edgewell Personal Care to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference
Executives from Edgewell Personal Care will headline a fireside chat in Boston on August 11, 2026, as part of the Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference. Chief Financial Officer Fran Weissman and VP of Investor Relations Chris Gough are slated to represent the consumer products firm during the morning session.
Dott Secures Bondholder Approval for Reporting Deadline Extension
Bondholders have formally greenlit a request from TIER Mobility SE to push the delivery deadline for its 2025 audited consolidated financial statements to September 30, 2026. The decision, finalized following a written procedure initiated in late July, grants the firm additional breathing room to finalize its fiscal documentation.
NeuroSense Sets December 2026 Target for Canadian PrimeC Filing
Following a successful pre-submission process, NeuroSense Therapeutics has aligned with Health Canada on the regulatory pathway for PrimeC, its lead candidate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The company now aims to submit a formal New Drug Submission in early December 2026 to address a critical gap in treatment options.
E-Bike Surge Propels Global Bicycle Tire Market Toward $11.5 Billion
The global bicycle tire market is entering a period of accelerated expansion, with valuations projected to climb from USD 7.01 billion in 2026 to USD 11.52 billion by 2035. This growth, forecasted at a compound annual rate of 5.69%, is driven largely by the heavy usage demands of the electric bicycle boom.
SiteVue AI Raises $7.5M to Automate Factory Floor Monitoring
A 3% profit margin increase within three months is the primary value proposition driving SiteVue AI's latest funding round. The Nashville-based startup, which builds specialized hardware to track manufacturing efficiency and safety, secured $7.5 million in seed capital to scale its real-time video analytics across the industrial sector.
Makera Unveils Integrated CNC Ecosystem for Desktop Creators
Middletown-based Makera is shifting its focus from pure hardware to a unified software ecosystem, launching Makera Studio, Makerables, and a dedicated mobile app today. The suite aims to reduce the technical barriers of desktop CNC by integrating AI-assisted design, project management, and remote machine control into a single workflow.
China’s Economic Pivot: Innovation and Rural Growth Define H1 2026
Francesco Faiola, a stem cell toxicologist in Beijing, no longer needs to explain his research to his parents in Italy. They are already calling him, buzzing about the latest Chinese humanoid robots and AI breakthroughs. This shift in global perception mirrors the structural transformation currently reshaping China’s domestic economy.
Chicken Salad Chick Expands North Carolina Footprint to Morganton
The first 100 guests in line at the new Morganton Chicken Salad Chick on August 19 will receive free chicken salad for a year. Located at 1016 Burkemont Avenue, the restaurant marks the second location for franchise owners Allison Anderson and Sunny Murtaza, who opened their first site in Hickory last year.
Freeit Data Solutions Secures No. 51 Rank on 2026 CRN Fast Growth List
Austin-based IT provider Freeit Data Solutions earned the 51st position on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list, a ranking that identifies the fastest-expanding technology firms across North America. The recognition highlights the company’s recent performance in a competitive landscape driven by cloud, security, and artificial intelligence integration.
CureC9 and BrainXell Launch Patient-Derived Repository for ALS Research
Yentli Soto Albrecht, co-founder of the patient-led initiative CureC9, has donated her own skin cells to launch a new biorepository for C9orf72-associated ALS and FTD research. Partnering with BrainXell, the project aims to standardize human iPSC models, transforming how scientists access disease-relevant motor neurons and microglia.
PuroClean: Why Property Assessments Should Precede Insurance Claims
When disaster strikes, the immediate impulse for most property owners is to trigger an insurance claim. However, restoration experts at PuroClean argue that rushing into financial decisions without a professional, comprehensive assessment of the actual damage often leaves homeowners and businesses at a significant disadvantage during the recovery process.
Whirlpool Charity Golf Event Nets $3 Million for Southwest Michigan
Over 800 golfers descended upon six Southwest Michigan courses on August 2 and 3, raising $3 million during the 23rd annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event. The proceeds bolster local youth programs, pushing the tournament’s lifetime fundraising contribution to approximately $40 million since its inception.
Globant Launches AI-Native Service Model to Replace Hourly Billing
Moving away from traditional hourly rates, Globant has introduced Glob.AI, a platform that charges enterprises exclusively for validated outputs. The service utilizes "AI Pods"—autonomous agent teams supervised by human experts—to handle complex software development and industry-specific workflows, aiming to eliminate the inefficiency of paying for unused capacity or wasted tokens.
GPGI Shareholders Urged to Join Securities Fraud Litigation
Investors who suffered financial losses in GPGI, Inc. between November 2025 and May 2026 are being invited to serve as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The legal action, spearheaded by The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, seeks to address alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s business operations.
Spencer Spirit Holdings to Acquire Hot Topic in Retail Consolidation
Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hot Topic, Inc. from Sycamore Partners, a deal that unites six major retail brands under one umbrella. The transaction expands the combined company’s North American footprint to more than 3,000 locations, creating a massive, bicoastal pop-culture retail ecosystem.
Mobile Banking Market Poised to Reach USD 58 Trillion by 2031
The global mobile banking sector is undergoing a massive transformation, with market valuations expected to climb from USD 32.11 trillion in 2026 to USD 58.02 trillion by 2031. Driven by a relentless consumer shift toward instant digital payments, the industry is cementing mobile applications as the primary gateway for global financial activity.
R.H. Boyd to Host Stories by the Sea Luncheon on Martha’s Vineyard
Against the historic backdrop of Martha’s Vineyard, R.H. Boyd will convene national leaders in faith, education, and philanthropy on August 11, 2026. The inaugural "Stories by the Sea" luncheon serves as a milestone event, marking the publisher's journey toward 130 years of service while examining the enduring influence of Black storytelling.
EcoPlum Climbs to Top 5% in Global Sustainability Rankings
With a score of 81 out of 100, New York-based promotional products company EcoPlum has secured its first EcoVadis Gold Medal. This achievement places the Certified B Corporation in the top 5% of all businesses assessed by the sustainability rating provider, marking a significant 14-point jump from its previous evaluation.
Coalition Challenges CMS Remote Monitoring Rules with Registration Plan
A coalition led by ChartSpan is pushing back against proposed 2027 Medicare fee schedule changes, arguing that restricting remote patient monitoring will harm patient access. Instead of the current regulatory path, the group proposes a mandatory registration and accreditation framework to ensure vendor oversight and clinical accountability.
Delphinus Engineering Expands Leadership to Bolster Naval Maintenance
Delphinus Engineering is scaling its executive ranks to capture growing demand for naval industrial capacity, appointing Gray Beck as Chief Strategy Officer and naming veteran acquisition expert Jerry Punderson to its Board of Directors as the company seeks to cement its position in the U.S. maritime defense sector.
Quantiphi Secures Patent for Template-Free AI Document Extraction
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Quantiphi a patent for its template-free extraction engine, a core component of the Dociphi platform. The technology enables generative AI to map complex, hierarchical data structures within documents without requiring pre-configured templates or rigid formatting rules.
Chef Paul Liebrandt to Lead Culinary Program at Brooklyn’s hacco Bakery
Chef Paul Liebrandt is joining the team behind Williamsburg’s upcoming hacco Bakery Café, tasked with integrating Japanese koji fermentation into a signature sandwich program. The collaboration aims to move beyond standard menu development, focusing on the sensory architecture of flavor, texture, and aroma to create lasting culinary impressions.
Wood Partners and Marcus Partners Break Ground in Apex
At the intersection of Jenks and Wimberly roads in Apex, North Carolina, a new 280-unit residential project is taking shape. Wood Partners and Marcus Partners have commenced construction on Altera Heights, a multifamily community designed to address the region’s surging demand for attainable housing near the Research Triangle Park.
BrandONE Hits Decade Mark as Franchise Standards Tighten
Ten years after its founding, the franchise growth platform BrandONE is navigating a shift in the industry where emerging brands face rigorous demands for unit-level economics and operational maturity. As the company celebrates a record year for partnerships, it emphasizes that founder readiness is now the primary metric for long-term viability.