Eucalyptus Resources, the largest shareholder of TNR Gold, has nominated four candidates to challenge the incumbent board at the company's September 22, 2026, annual meeting. The move signals a push for professional oversight, with the fund alleging that current management attempted to restrict shareholder timelines through tactical filing delays.
Delegates gathered at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on August 12 to address global carbon neutrality, where Weichai Power presented its strategy for sustainable manufacturing. As a keynote participant at the World Green Design Organization forum, the company detailed how it integrates green design into industrial development.
Russel Metals Inc. has received Toronto Stock Exchange approval to launch a new normal course issuer bid, permitting the company to repurchase up to 5,446,896 common shares. This authorization, representing 10% of the public float, begins August 18 and aims to manage capital allocation through August 2027.
Stockholm-based Truecaller AB is moving to cancel over 24 million repurchased Class B shares, a strategic maneuver aimed at clearing room for continued share buy-backs. The company’s board intends to present this capital reduction plan to shareholders during an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Bank Leumi has partnered with Galaxy Digital to become the first major lender in Israel to offer customers direct access to digital asset trading. Starting in early 2027, users will be able to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana directly through the bank's mobile application.
A brewing conflict between Evogene leadership and a faction of dissident shareholders will take center stage on August 18. Chairman Nir Nimrodi confirmed he will join the company’s quarterly earnings conference call to publicly address the group's recent maneuvers and outline the board's perspective on the potential impact to the firm.
Huntington National Bank has appointed public affairs veteran and attorney Laricke Blanchard to head its growing government relations office in Washington, D.C. As senior vice president and director of congressional and regulatory relations, Blanchard arrives with three decades of experience across the legal, financial, and federal policy sectors.
Old Republic International Corporation will pay a regular quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share on September 15, 2026. This payout brings the company’s projected annual total to $1.26 per share, marking an 8.6% increase over the $1.16 distributed to shareholders throughout 2025.
Following rigorous field testing by the 4th and 25th Infantry Divisions, the U.S. Army has awarded CodeMettle an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for its Terminus software. The platform will serve as a core component of the military's Tactical Network Operations solution, streamlining data integration across complex battlefield environments.
Staten Island-based Acurx Pharmaceuticals has confirmed its readiness for pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials of ibezapolstat, an antibiotic candidate designed to treat Clostridioides difficile. The company reported a cash position of $10.7 million as of June 30, 2026, alongside new international patent protections for its DNA polymerase IIIC inhibitors.
AerCap reached a dual milestone in its long-standing aviation partnership this week, delivering its 100th Boeing 787 from its direct order book. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, marks the 25th Dreamliner to join the fleet of Mexico’s flagship carrier, Aeroméxico, further solidifying the lessor's dominance in the widebody market.
By linking its settlement infrastructure to Colombia’s national instant payment network, Bre-B, AEON now allows crypto holders to settle transactions at local merchants directly in Colombian Pesos. The move signals a broader push to bridge autonomous digital assets with everyday retail commerce across Latin America.
Under the shadow of the Seddülbahir Fortress, where the echoes of World War I still linger, a new digital front has opened. The Directorate of Gallipoli Historical Site and developer BlackMill Games have launched a collaboration to transform the historic battlefield into a high-fidelity, immersive experience for global players.
At the historic Seddülbahir Fortress in Çanakkale, the Directorate of Gallipoli Historical Site and developer BlackMill Games have unveiled a collaborative project to transport the 1915 campaign into the digital sphere. The partnership leverages archival data and LIDAR scans to transform the battlefield into an immersive, high-fidelity gaming experience.
A surge of corporate activity defined the second week of August 2026, as major brands and financial institutions announced significant pivots. From Bank of America’s massive infrastructure commitment to strategic pharmaceutical acquisitions and retail brand refreshes, the week’s news cycle signaled a shift toward long-term domestic investment and market consolidation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a phase II clinical trial for ziresovir, an antiviral drug targeting infants hospitalized with severe respiratory syncytial virus. This move marks a significant expansion for the Shanghai-based Ark Biopharmaceutical, aiming to provide a direct therapeutic option for patients in pediatric intensive care.
Investors who purchased GPGI, Inc. stock between November 3, 2025, and May 6, 2026, have until September 14, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled shareholders regarding the financial health of its acquisition, Husky Technologies Limited.
During a high-level visit to Seoul, TerraPower chairman Bill Gates and CEO Chris Levesque finalized major agreements with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and SK Innovation. These deals aim to fast-track the deployment of Natrium reactor technology across the United States and international markets through shared engineering and construction expertise.
Retailer MINISO Group Holding Limited will disclose its 2026 June quarter and interim financial results on Friday, August 28, 2026. The company plans to release the figures before the opening of the U.S. stock market, followed immediately by a scheduled conference call to discuss the performance with investors.
With 15.7 million jobs and persistent labor shortages, the U.S. restaurant industry has become the primary target for a new $300 million investment vehicle. The Experience Fund, a joint venture between EMERGING and Promethean, aims to overhaul the sector’s manual processes by backing AI and automation infrastructure.
As generative AI tools threaten traditional academic integrity, Sydney-based education firm Studiosity has integrated the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS) into its platform. The move aims to replace unsustainable manual policing with a structured framework that guides educators in designing assessments where student cognitive development remains the primary objective.
Bill Gates and HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun convened in Seoul on August 14 to accelerate the deployment of Natrium-based nuclear technology. This executive-level summit marks a significant step in the trilateral partnership with Hyundai E&C, aiming to revitalize the U.S. power market through advanced small modular reactor systems.
Under the backdrop of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic’s push for a 24/7 instant-payments infrastructure, roughly 3,500 attendees gathered at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel on July 25. The Wealth Expo served as a central hub for dissecting the rapid transition from manual trading toward automated financial ecosystems.
Hong Kong-based artificial intelligence developer MiniMax Group Inc. will release its financial performance report for the first half of 2026 on August 26, following the close of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The disclosure covers operational results for the period ending June 30, marking a key update for the company.
With millions of visitors flocking to Florida’s theme parks and coastlines annually, the search for seamless travel planning has intensified. Expert Consumers has named Westgate Resorts the leading Sunshine State bundle for 2026, citing the company’s extensive property network and highly customizable travel packages as key differentiators in a crowded market.
Investors have tendered over $400 million in senior notes issued by Mead Johnson Nutrition, a subsidiary of Reckitt, as the company moves to strip restrictive covenants from its debt agreements. The tender offer, which expired August 13, clears the way for a significant restructuring of the firm's 2044 obligations.
With the release of version 150, Singapore-based GeeLark is overhauling its browser infrastructure to support larger digital operations. The update brings both kernel and user agent configurations to the latest standard while introducing a built-in password manager designed to streamline credential sharing across distributed teams.
Hyperscale Data has liquidated approximately 685 Bitcoin to generate $43 million in fresh capital, marking a strategic pivot to prioritize infrastructure development. The company intends to channel the majority of these proceeds into its Michigan data center project while simultaneously paying down $30 million in corporate debt.
RLX Technology posted second-quarter net revenues of RMB1.01 billion, a 14.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The e-vapor company continues to shift its focus toward international markets, which now account for 68.5% of its total revenue, while diversifying into smoke-free nicotine products.
DPC Dash, the exclusive master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau, will report its unaudited consolidated interim results for the first half of 2026 on Wednesday, August 26, following a period of significant expansion across its core markets.
