Sasha Auguste has stepped into the Chief Marketing Officer role at Death Wish Coffee, tasked with steering the brand’s next phase of market expansion. Her appointment follows a period of retail growth for the Saratoga Springs-based company, which now occupies shelf space in more than 25,000 stores across the United States.
Patients battling advanced breast cancer with ESR1 mutations now have access to a new class of medication, as Rigel Pharmaceuticals begins the U.S. rollout of VEPPANU. The drug serves as the first-ever FDA-approved PROTAC, a technology designed to selectively degrade disease-causing proteins rather than simply inhibiting their function.
HFS Research has placed Genpact in the highest tier of its 2026 Financial Crime Compliance report, citing the company’s shift toward AI-led automation. The recognition highlights Genpact’s ability to modernize anti-money laundering operations by integrating advanced agentic workflows with traditional process expertise to combat rising financial crime risks.
Shares of Londian Wason jumped 18.18% on their New York Stock Exchange debut Tuesday, opening at $26.00 after the company priced 4.3 million American Depositary Shares at $22.00 each. The listing marks a rare move for a Chinese industrial firm, positioning the copper foil manufacturer to accelerate its global expansion.
Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Element Forensic Engineering, a move designed to bolster its technical and financial investigation capabilities across Canada. By integrating Element’s 40-person team, the firm aims to provide insurers and legal counsel with a more comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to complex property loss and liability claims.
Shenzhen-based Feagine Robotics has unveiled Fi0, a foundation model designed to maintain task knowledge across robots of varying shapes and sizes. By decoupling intelligence from a specific hardware form, the company aims to allow robots with different segment counts and degrees of freedom to share learned skills and physical world understanding.
Chicago-based ImpactFactory.ai has unveiled a comprehensive digital marketing platform designed to replace traditional agency workflows. By integrating more than 25 specialized AI engines, the system manages the entire advertising lifecycle—from initial content creation and website development to automated media placement and performance optimization across multiple channels.
Employees are taking BCBSM, Inc. to court in Orange County, alleging a systemic failure to cover basic business costs. The class action lawsuit claims the healthcare provider forced staff to use personal cell phones for work without reimbursement, while simultaneously violating state mandates regarding overtime and mandatory rest breaks.
Tucked across 70 acres just 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Enon Ranch is positioning itself as a premier destination for private gatherings. The estate will open its gates on August 23, 2026, to showcase its equestrian-inspired grounds to the region's wedding and event industry professionals.
Axtria Inc. plans to scale its Forward Deployed Engineering organization to 1,000 specialists by December 2026, aiming to create the industry’s largest dedicated AI team for life sciences. The move signals a shift from experimental AI projects toward full-scale enterprise deployment across commercial and medical operations.
Pulmatrix is moving toward a third-quarter close on its merger with Eos SENOLYTIX, filing a Form S-4 registration statement to finalize the deal. The biopharmaceutical company, which is currently scaling back its own clinical operations, reported a net loss of $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2026.
Alpharetta-based distributor Flip Electronics has secured an authorized value-added reseller agreement with Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. The deal enables Flip to manage the distribution of Vishay’s discrete semiconductors, specifically targeting discontinued and end-of-life (EOL) devices essential for legacy systems across aerospace, military, and industrial sectors.
Pleasanton-based Healthcare Triangle reported a 322% jump in gross profit for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $2.07 million. The company’s financial surge is anchored by its AI-powered customer engagement segment, which contributed $6.31 million in revenue following the strategic acquisition of Teyame and Datono earlier this year.
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. reported a transformative first year at its Capixaba Energia assets in Brazil, where a focus on technical optimization and workover campaigns pushed oil production up 128 percent. The Dallas-based firm managed to more than double output while simultaneously slashing operational costs by over a third.
As AI agents evolve from simple search tools into autonomous shoppers, San Francisco-based DeepLumen has reached a commercial turning point. The company’s infrastructure, Agentic Page, now supports over 1,000 merchants, bridging the gap between traditional human-centric web design and the structured data requirements of machine-driven commerce.
With 42% of residents eager for in-unit smart technology but fewer than 10% finding these features in their current homes, a massive service gap has emerged. This disconnect between consumer demand and property offerings will drive industry discussions at the upcoming Smart Spaces conference in Plano, Texas, this September.
Petro-Victory Energy has more than doubled oil production at its Capixaba Energia assets during its first year of operation, signaling a successful revitalization of mature Brazilian fields. Through a strategic partnership with Blue Oak Investments, the company achieved significant cost reductions and confirmed new commercial horizons without drilling.
Forum Markets reported second-quarter revenue of $1.4 million, a sharp sequential decline driven by the company’s strategic exit from digital asset staking. The Nasdaq-listed firm, which sold the bulk of its Ether holdings in March, is now aggressively redeploying capital into commercial aviation and AI infrastructure.
The rare, porous grain of Japanese Mizunara oak meets the subtropical intensity of Yilan County in Kavalan’s latest limited release. For this collection, the Taiwanese distillery tapped contemporary artist Takahide Komatsu to adorn bottles with native butterfly species, bridging the gap between rigorous cooperage and delicate natural aesthetics.
Patients at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago now have direct access to complex specialty medications following the launch of a new 2,050-square-foot outpatient pharmacy. Located in the hospital’s Schaumburg center, the facility aims to streamline clinical support for children managing chronic and intensive medical conditions.
Lexington-based biotechnology firm Curis, Inc. has priced a $5.6 million public offering, targeting institutional investors to support the ongoing development of its emavusertib clinical program. The company is issuing over 3.7 million shares and accompanying warrants, with the capital earmarked for research activities and general corporate operations.
Nine in ten Arizona voters report that meeting basic monthly expenses has become a struggle, with new research from the Center for the Future of Arizona highlighting housing costs as the primary driver of widespread financial instability across the state’s electorate, regardless of political affiliation or generational divide.
While 58% of American organizations now integrate artificial intelligence into core business processes, a wide readiness gap persists. New research from CGI reveals that only 36% of these companies possess an enterprise-wide AI strategy, leaving many struggling to balance rapid technological acceleration with outdated legacy systems and talent shortages.
Lucid Diagnostics processed 2,770 EsoGuard tests in the second quarter of 2026, generating $1.5 million in revenue as the company expands its commercial footprint. The New York-based firm, which focuses on esophageal cancer prevention, is currently navigating the regulatory landscape while seeking broader Medicare coverage for its diagnostic tools.
After three decades navigating global capital markets and high-stakes investment banking, Dana Weinstein has been appointed to the board of directors at Kellermeyer Bergensons Services. Her transition to the Oceanside-based facility provider, effective August 11, signals a strategic push to sharpen the firm’s focus on profitable growth and market expansion.
Burlington-based Dynatec Systems, a specialist in membrane-based industrial wastewater treatment, has been acquired by middle-market private equity firm Astara Capital Partners. Founded in 1978, the company serves a diverse roster of blue-chip clients, ranging from automotive manufacturers to data centers, as industrial demand for water reuse technologies continues to climb.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has secured the top three positions in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for extended stay brands, with ECHO Suites taking the No. 1 spot. This sweep marks the company as the only major hotel franchisor to lead across the economy, midscale, and upscale segments.
The Baltic Dry Index surged 9.2% in July to reach 2,732 points, signaling a robust recovery in global dry bulk shipping. High-Trend International Group attributes this growth to rising iron ore demand from Brazil and West Africa, alongside complex route realignments driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in key maritime corridors.
With salary aggregators often providing conflicting data, executive search firm TYGES International has released a free BCBA compensation tool based exclusively on verified placement outcomes. By utilizing internal records from 2025 onwards, the firm aims to provide clinicians and hiring managers with a more reliable benchmark for market rates.
Investors holding stock in HVAC manufacturer AAON will receive a cash dividend of $0.10 per share this autumn. The payout, authorized by the company’s Board of Directors, marks the latest distribution in a regular quarterly cycle for the Tulsa-based firm as it continues its focus on high-efficiency climate control technology.
