Two decades after the death of her young son, Kevin, author Jenni Petkau has published a memoir detailing her family’s navigation of terminal illness and the search for spiritual solace. The book, titled Goodnight Kevin, We'll See You in the Morning, weaves together personal journal entries and medical records.
Jeffrey Waldman has been named chief executive officer of Avantik, a diagnostic laboratory solutions provider based in Pine Brook, New Jersey. He succeeds Mark Zacur, who is retiring after a tenure marked by significant national expansion and the integration of several strategic acquisitions into the company's service portfolio.
The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command has tapped V2X Inc. for a logistics integration contract worth up to $500 million. The agreement focuses on the Secondary Repairable (SECREP) program, tasking the Reston-based firm with managing the intricate repair and sustainment cycles for essential military hardware over the coming years.
Newton-based Karyopharm Therapeutics will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Management intends to review the company’s quarterly performance and provide updates on its clinical progress during a live conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET that same morning.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is set to acquire Actio Biosciences in a deal valued at $820 million upfront, aiming to secure a foothold in the treatment of KCNT1-related epilepsy. The acquisition centers on ABS-1230, a clinical-stage precision therapy targeting a rare genetic condition for which no FDA-approved treatments currently exist.
McKinney-based Globe Life Inc. has cleared a new $2.5 billion authorization for common stock repurchases, effective August 15, 2026. Approved by the board on August 5, the move supersedes all previous buyback mandates as the firm aims to sustain its long-term capital allocation strategy for shareholders.
Law firm Brayton Purcell LLP has released a summary episode of its podcast, From Dust to Verdict, distilling five episodes of expert analysis into a guide on the dangers of artificial stone fabrication. Hosted by partner James Nevin, the project examines the aggressive rise of accelerated silicosis among countertop workers.
After 31 years of operations and over 3,000 executive placements, Protis Global is transitioning its leadership structure. Founder Bert Miller will move from CEO to Chairman of the CPG-focused search firm, while Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby assume the roles of Co-Presidents to spearhead the next phase of corporate growth.
By embedding Hubbl’s contextual intelligence platform into its existing workflows, San Jose-based ACL Digital aims to compress Salesforce transformation timelines from months into days. The partnership seeks to provide the governance and system visibility necessary for enterprises to transition toward agentic AI with predictable, measurable results.
Camtek reported record revenues of $133.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking an 8% year-over-year increase. The Migdal Haemek-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer cited robust demand for AI compute infrastructure as a primary driver, fueling expectations for significant growth throughout the remainder of the year.
Network Rail and analytics firm CATALYST have concluded a 12-week pilot project on Britain’s Wessex Route, utilizing satellite imagery and meteorological data to forecast weather-driven infrastructure hazards. The trial marks a shift toward proactive risk management, allowing operators to identify potential flooding and vegetation threats up to three days in advance.
Drawing from three decades in the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division, Jim Fountain has pivoted from police reports to prose with his latest novel, Death Count. The book weaves a narrative around the unsolved murder of a teenager, blending the gritty realities of law enforcement with a fictionalized, high-stakes investigation.
Three days before a storm hits, rail operators on the Wessex Route may soon know exactly which segments of track face the highest risk of flooding or falling trees. A new pilot project between Network Rail and CATALYST has successfully synthesized satellite imagery and weather forecasting into a predictive risk dashboard.
Duke Energy Corporation announced plans to sell 35 million equity units in a public offering, aiming to raise $1.75 billion. The Charlotte-based energy giant intends to use the proceeds to redeem outstanding junior subordinated debentures, pay down commercial paper, and support general corporate operations.
The global data center cooling market is set for significant expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $13.23 billion in 2026 to $37.62 billion by 2033. This growth, forecasted at a compound annual rate of 16.1%, is fueled by the escalating thermal demands of artificial intelligence and hyperscale computing infrastructure.
Advisors have long struggled to reconstruct client holdings from opaque fund-level statements, often guessing at a fund’s maturity. Miami-based Crystal Capital Partners is now addressing these blind spots with two in-house tools designed to provide full look-through transparency and automated lifecycle tracking for private market investments.
With the five-year survival rate for stage IV melanoma stalling at 16 percent, a new regulatory clearance offers a path to faster intervention. The FDA has approved Labcorp’s PGDx elio tissue complete CDx, a companion diagnostic designed to identify patients carrying specific BRAF variants eligible for targeted inhibitor treatments.
With vehicle activation requirements for its South African National Treasury contract hitting seven times initial projections, Powerfleet is reallocating internal resources and sacrificing short-term non-strategic revenue to prioritize the massive rollout, a move that reshapes the company’s financial outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2027.
Nitya Capital has secured new institutional financing from Morgan Stanley for the 432-unit Interlace Apartments in Dallas, effectively ending months of public speculation regarding the property’s future. The deal marks a significant milestone for the Houston-based firm as it navigates a volatile high-interest-rate environment.
Philadelphia-based developer Doral Renewables has secured a $400 million common equity investment from its parent company, Doral Group, to accelerate the deployment of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the United States and meet critical construction timelines.
Governor Greg Abbott’s recent push for stricter data center regulation has found an unlikely ally in Dallas-based developer Compass Datacenters. As the state evaluates how to manage the industry's rapid expansion, the company is publicly endorsing higher benchmarks for water conservation, grid impact, and financial transparency across the sector.
Hong Kong-based manufacturer Highway Holdings has finalized a master agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with Chinese battery specialist Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology. The partnership aims to scale the Wowtiger energy storage brand across Western markets while integrating new production volumes into Highway's existing factories.
A $50,000 grant from Bank of America is fueling a new phase of workforce development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties. The funding targets the agency's "Big Futures" initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between underserved youth and high-demand career paths.
Tulsa-based HVAC manufacturer AAON shattered quarterly records in the second quarter of 2026, as a 101.2% surge in net sales to $627 million underscored the company's aggressive expansion. Driven by high demand for its BASX-branded data center cooling solutions, the firm successfully scaled production to meet a massive $2 billion backlog.
Investors and market analysts are preparing for a window into the financial performance of Hello Group, as the Beijing-based social networking firm confirmed it will release its unaudited second-quarter results for 2026 before the opening of U.S. markets on Thursday, September 3.
Avere Therapeutics has finalized a $500 million private placement, bolstering its financial runway to support the development of its lead drug candidate, AVR-001. This capital injection, coupled with a previously announced $320 million investment, ensures the biotech firm remains fully funded through 2029 as it pursues a transition to public markets.
Western Midstream Partners is set to release a recorded interview with Chief Financial Officer Kristen Shults tomorrow, offering a deeper look into the partnership’s second-quarter 2026 financial performance. The briefing precedes a busy schedule of investor engagement events planned across North America throughout the third quarter.
With Generation Z now accounting for nearly one in five eligible U.S. voters, the upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson examines the intersection of modern technology and civic responsibility. The program, airing Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, highlights how innovation is reshaping everything from voter participation to heavy machinery.
Chelsea Football Club has tapped CSTS Enterprises as its official travel partner for the 2026 Hong Kong Pre-Season Tour, a move designed to link global football prestige with local hospitality. The collaboration aims to anchor Hong Kong as a prime destination for elite international sporting events and fan-focused experiences.
Ceva, Inc. posted $18.2 million in licensing revenue for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 21% year-over-year increase and the company's strongest performance in that segment in three years. Total revenue climbed to $29 million, bolstered by a 16% surge in shipments of Ceva-powered devices.
