UJET has appointed Jason Royer as Chief Financial Officer to anchor the company’s transition into its Agentic Experience Orchestration platform. The move comes as the San Francisco-based firm prepares for the general release of its AI-driven customer experience technology in the second half of 2026.
Steward Partners has earned a place on InvestmentNews' 2026 5-Star RIA Firms list for the second consecutive year. The Stamford-based, employee-owned firm was selected based on its specialized focus on high-net-worth clients, maintaining its momentum as one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States.
Kansas City-based NASB Financial, Inc. posted a net income of $10.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting steady growth compared to the $9.4 million reported in the previous quarter. Earnings reached $1.48 per share, marking a significant increase over the $0.96 per share recorded during the same period last year.
The Global Environment Facility Council has appointed former Colombian Minister of Energy and Mines Diego Mesa Puyo as its next CEO and Chairperson. Tasked with steering the organization through a four-year term, Mesa Puyo will oversee the GEF-9 funding cycle as the world pushes to meet critical 2030 environmental benchmarks.
Bluerock Value Exchange is targeting $58.4 million for its latest unlevered Delaware Statutory Trust offering, BR Diversified Industrial Portfolio 8. The program, which marks the firm's 46th DST launch, focuses on a five-property industrial collection across Florida, Illinois, and Missouri that is currently fully leased to national tenants.
San Antonio-based oral care startup Lewie is launching a $3 million fundraising campaign to bridge the gap between clinical dentistry and the beauty industry. Founded by Dr. Amanda Lewis, the company aims to scale its distribution, manufacturing, and product development to modernize an historically functional and clinical consumer category.
The National Reconnaissance Office has selected Irvine-based ICEYE US to provide high-resolution radar imagery under its Radar Commercial Augmentation program. This agreement deepens the integration of private-sector remote sensing into U.S. national security, allowing intelligence agencies to leverage unclassified data for rapid, global monitoring of critical targets.
Investors who incurred losses from Bloom Energy Corporation between February 2025 and July 2026 now have until September 28, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities fraud lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz.
United Planners Financial Services has been named a finalist in four categories for the 2026 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards, highlighting the firm’s performance in leadership, recruitment, technological innovation, and marketing. The Scottsdale-based firm, which remains advisor-owned, continues to gain industry recognition for its independent, service-driven model.
Demand for the Charleston-based medical technology firm pushed its latest funding round past the initial $8 million target, resulting in a $10.1 million capital injection. This influx of cash arrives ahead of schedule, providing the company with a significant runway to accelerate its commercial operations and clinical infrastructure development.
The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded Santa Barbara-based space firm Umbra a sole-source contract for radar commercial augmentation, formalizing a partnership that has already delivered over 100,000 high-resolution images to U.S. intelligence agencies over the past four years.
The Global Environment Facility Council has named former Colombian Minister of Energy and Mines Diego Mesa Puyo as its next CEO and Chairperson. Tasked with guiding the organization through its four-year GEF-9 funding cycle, Mesa Puyo steps into the role as international pressure mounts to reach critical 2030 environmental targets.
Global e-commerce brands are pivoting from traditional, rule-based advertising to deep-learning-powered retargeting to combat ad fatigue and declining conversion rates. By shifting focus toward proprietary first-party signals and AI-driven predictive modeling, companies aim to secure higher return on ad spend while navigating a tightening privacy-first digital landscape.
Lode Gold Resources has officially retired the senior secured debt tied to its Fremont Gold Mine in California, clearing the path for the company to transition from a turnaround phase into active project development. The repayment, totaling approximately US$3.6 million, arrives well ahead of the original 2028 maturity date.
Prague will host the Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference from October 7-9, 2026, marking three and a half decades of the Linux kernel. The event gathers global developers and industry leaders to address the security, scalability, and integration challenges facing modern artificial intelligence and embedded infrastructure.
A five-year-old boy with autism was left hospitalized with severe lead poisoning after being assigned to a Bronx classroom that had never been inspected for hazards. The lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education alleges the agency knowingly placed students in a building contaminated with deteriorating lead paint.
One in five fatal crashes on U.S. roads stems from a preventable cause: exhaustion behind the wheel. The National Sleep Foundation is responding to this persistent crisis by expanding its advocacy into a year-round initiative, culminating in a high-level forum and awareness week scheduled for late October 2026.
Investors who purchased Zillow Group common stock between February 11, 2025, and May 7, 2026, have until August 10, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a pending securities fraud class action. The lawsuit, filed by Philadelphia-based Berger Montague, alleges the company misled shareholders regarding a critical partnership.
Boeing is directing $250,000 through its charitable trust to assist communities across Eastern Washington struggling with the aftermath of recent wildfires. The funds are earmarked for the Innovia Foundation, which coordinates relief efforts for businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations currently navigating the regional disaster recovery process.
A new partnership between Bridgeport-based Heartland Fleet + Traffic and global safety manufacturer Valtir aims to streamline roadway maintenance across Texas. By integrating Valtir’s specialized truck-mounted attenuators with Heartland’s regional service network, the collaboration seeks to reduce equipment downtime for local contractors, utility providers, and state transportation agencies.
Investors will get a look at the fiscal 2026 performance of Jack Henry & Associates on August 19, when the financial technology firm hosts a live webcast to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year results. The Monett-based company plans to release its primary financial data the previous evening.
Health Force, a fixture in Chicago pediatric nursing since 1993, has officially rebranded as Care Options for Kids. The transition consolidates the company's Illinois operations under a single national identity, promising to blend established local relationships with the expanded clinical resources and administrative support of the larger organization.
Multifamily property owners often treat waste hauling as a blind expense, but a new auditing platform aims to strip away the opacity surrounding these recurring costs. By analyzing historical invoices across entire portfolios, the tool identifies specific hauler fees that operators have historically paid without scrutiny or clear justification.
Lisa Beaudoin takes the helm as DXC Technology’s new Chief Product Officer, tasked with unifying the company’s fragmented product development efforts. Reporting to President Paul Taylor, Beaudoin will oversee strategy and engineering across the global portfolio, aiming to accelerate the delivery of AI-driven, scalable enterprise solutions.
With malnutrition accounting for 45% of child deaths under age five in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government has unveiled a comprehensive landscape analysis of its vitamin A and deworming programs. The report aims to shift the nation from campaign-based delivery toward a permanent, routine healthcare system.
With the acquisition of Rockville-based Environmental Management Services, Inc., Arcwood Environmental is widening its footprint across the Mid-Atlantic. The deal brings 42 specialized employees and a deep client roster to the Indianapolis-based firm, marking another step in its aggressive multi-year strategy to dominate the industrial waste management sector.
Lisa Beaudoin has been appointed Chief Product Officer at DXC Technology, tasked with unifying the company's product development organization. Reporting directly to President Paul Taylor, Beaudoin will oversee product strategy and engineering as part of a broader corporate push to scale AI-centric innovation and accelerate market execution across the portfolio.
Ten college students will receive $1,500 scholarships as part of a new fellowship launching under a collaboration between Seeds of Fortune Inc., the Marsai’s Way Foundation, and analytics leader FICO. The initiative aims to close national gaps in financial education by training peer ambassadors to lead campus credit-building workshops.
A total of 62,000 USD has been distributed among 31 university students across seven countries, marking the International Society of Automation's 2026 scholarship cycle. The funding targets individuals demonstrating long-range potential in instrumentation, systems, and control, providing essential support for their ongoing research and tuition costs.
The Cricket Club Condominium, a 220-unit waterfront property overlooking Biscayne Bay, has appointed FirstService Residential as its new management partner. The board selected the firm following a competitive search, aiming to leverage their expertise in high-end property operations to enhance day-to-day life and long-term asset value for residents.
