Opera Limited exceeded financial expectations in the second quarter of 2026, reporting $178.1 million in revenue. The browser developer saw its growth accelerate alongside a 32% increase in adjusted EBITDA, fueled by strong performance in both advertising and query-based search streams as the company pivots toward AI-integrated platforms.
A feasibility study conducted across three Israeli medical centers has successfully demonstrated the viability of a new intraoperative technology designed to assess colon tissue quality. The project, led by Colospan, a subsidiary of Galmed Pharmaceuticals, achieved a 100% success rate in quantitative measurements among 32 colorectal cancer patients.
IQSTEL Inc. reported $207 million in revenue for the first half of 2026, a 59% increase over the same period last year. While the telecommunications company tracks toward a $430 million annual target, management is highlighting a widening disconnect between the firm's $17.2 million in stockholders' equity and its current market valuation.
Nicaraguan rum producer Flor de Caña has claimed the Sustainability Product of the Year award at the 2026 Sustainability Awards. The Business Intelligence Group honored the brand for its long-term environmental initiatives, including the use of 100% renewable energy and an ongoing, massive reforestation effort spanning the distillery’s history.
Quantum technology firm EigenQ and Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. have submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC, marking a pivotal step in their plan to merge and list on the Nasdaq exchange. The companies expect to finalize the business combination by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Users can now purchase car insurance policies directly within a ChatGPT conversation, marking a significant shift for the Cambridge-based insurance platform. The upgraded plugin moves beyond simple rate comparisons, allowing customers to secure coverage and receive AI-powered answers to policy questions without navigating to external carrier websites.
Accounting firms and tax professionals are increasingly moving payroll processing in-house to bypass rising third-party service fees. The latest update to the ezPaycheck software from Redmond-based Halfpricesoft.com provides a platform for managing multiple client accounts, allowing practitioners to replace recurring monthly charges with a single, flat-rate annual license.
Patients in Cedar Rapids now have access to comprehensive vision screenings through a new tele-optometry clinic launched by the Eastern Iowa Health Center. The facility, which began operations on July 20, integrates remote diagnostic technology to bridge the gap in local eye care services for thousands of underserved residents.
After a 25-year absence from the Premier League, Coventry City celebrated its promotion with a trophy parade that required more than traditional broadcast gear. To maintain stable feeds through crowded streets, production teams deployed LiveU IQ, an AI-driven system designed to manage shifting cellular bandwidth in real time.
For the sixth year in a row, Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list, cementing its status among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The dental partnership organization continues to scale its national footprint while maintaining a model centered on clinical autonomy.
Hardcoded credentials in automated workflows are a persistent security vulnerability, but a new certified connector from Keeper Security aims to close that gap. By integrating its Secrets Manager directly into Microsoft Power Platform, the company now allows enterprises to retrieve encrypted credentials at runtime within Azure Logic Apps.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported a significant turnaround in its second-quarter performance, with net income climbing to $64 million compared to $24 million during the same period last year. The Haifa-based carrier credited its robust Transpacific market presence and cost-efficient fleet for the improved quarterly profitability.
Grounded Lithium Corp. reported a net comprehensive loss of $132,943 for the second quarter of 2026, even as the Calgary-based developer expanded its footprint in Saskatchewan. The company secured new oil and gas mineral rights, signaling a strategic pivot to diversify its cash flow sources to fund ongoing lithium projects.
East Lansing-based Reseda Group is investing in Goodbuy, a commerce platform designed to bridge the gap between credit union members and local small businesses. The move aims to transform community engagement into a scalable growth strategy, allowing credit unions to provide exclusive local offers while boosting their own small-business deposit portfolios.
Analog Devices posted a record $4.02 billion in revenue for the fiscal third quarter of 2026, marking a 40% year-over-year increase. The semiconductor firm attributed this growth to robust demand across its data center and industrial portfolios, signaling a strong performance as it positions itself for continued expansion.
Relativity Networks has closed a $22 million funding round and secured a $40 million contract from a major hyperscaler, signaling a push to overcome the physical limits of AI scaling. The company’s optical technology aims to decouple data center placement from power constraints by slashing the latency penalty of long-distance connections.
At a private villa during Cannes Lions 2026, growth marketing agency Darkroom turned five days of networking into a live laboratory for the creator economy. With nine top-tier creators in residence and panels featuring tech operators, the event signaled a shift where AI and human ingenuity are permanently merging commerce functions.
TELUS Digital has secured a top-tier ranking in the 2026 NelsonHall NEAT Evaluation, recognized as a leader across both the Overall and AI Training market segments. The analyst firm highlighted the company’s specialized infrastructure for physical AI, robotics, and complex data annotation as critical differentiators in a competitive field.
Vancouver-based TELUS Digital has been named a leader in the 2026 NelsonHall NEAT Evaluation for AI Enablement Services, earning top-tier recognition in both the overall category and the specialized AI training segment for its work in robotics and autonomous systems.
The global data center busbar market is poised for rapid expansion, with projections indicating a rise from $1.38 billion in 2026 to $3.01 billion by 2032. This 14% compound annual growth rate is fueled by the surging power demands of artificial intelligence and the shift toward modular, high-density infrastructure.
Energy Fuels has cleared a critical hurdle in the global rare earths market as its terbium oxide passed qualification requirements for one of Japan’s largest permanent magnet manufacturers. The approval validates the production quality at the company’s White Mesa Mill in Utah for use in high-performance commercial technologies.
Target Corporation reported a sharp spike in second-quarter earnings, with per-share profits hitting $4.11—a 100% increase over the previous year. This performance was bolstered significantly by $994 million in tariff refunds, though the retailer also saw steady growth in customer traffic and digital sales across its core categories.
Las Vegas-based AI data center operator Hyperscale Data, Inc. has authorized monthly cash dividends for its two classes of preferred stock. The payouts are scheduled for September 10, 2026, for shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026.
Driving for ride-share platforms demands reliability, and a new incentive program in Vacaville aims to lower the barrier to entry for those upgrading their equipment. Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville is currently offering a $750 credit toward the purchase or lease of select new Toyota models for qualified ride-share operators.
Solar manufacturer TOYO Co., Ltd. saw its net income soar to $45.8 million in the first half of 2026, a 1,731.6% jump from the same period last year. The company’s aggressive push into the U.S. market, highlighted by its growing manufacturing footprint in Humble, Texas, fueled an 87.6% surge in total revenue.
A 60% surge in less than a year has propelled TAG Invest to $2 billion in assets under management, putting the firm well ahead of its $3 billion target for 2027. The rapid expansion of the in-house platform underscores a growing advisor demand for bespoke portfolio construction over standardized models.
Beijing-based aesthetic treatment platform So-Young International Inc. will release its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, on August 31, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The announcement follows a period in which the company has focused on expanding its medical aesthetic supply chain and digital consumer services.
Stratos Wealth Enterprises has acquired Naperville-based RPI Financial Life Planners, a move expected to add approximately $400 million in assets to the firm’s portfolio. The deal marks the 12th partnership for Stratos since receiving a strategic investment from SEI in 2025, signaling a continued push for regional growth.
Campaign staff can now bypass complex database filters by using plain-language prompts to identify target supporters. NGP VAN’s new Navigator tool, integrated directly into the company’s existing Create a List platform, translates natural-language descriptions into precise search queries for donors, volunteers, and activists within the progressive ecosystem.
A decade after being discovered as an abandoned puppy in Saskatchewan, a rescue dog named Niffy is set to make her romantic-comedy debut. She stars alongside Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett in A Christmas Rescue, a holiday original film arriving on Great American Pure Flix this November.
