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MAC.BID Expands to St. Louis with New St. Peters Warehouse
St. Peters is set to host the 30th location for MAC.BID, a retail liquidation firm specializing in online auctions for overstock and returned goods. Launching later this fall at 16060 Spencer Road, the facility expects to generate more than 70 local jobs while bringing deep discounts to the St. Louis metro area.
General Dynamics Secures $76.6 Billion Navy Submarine Contract
The U.S. Navy has finalized a massive $76.6 billion procurement package, tasking General Dynamics Electric Boat with the construction of 14 new nuclear-powered vessels. This deal, split between five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class submarines, marks a significant expansion of the nation’s undersea fleet and industrial manufacturing capacity.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Construction Litigator Bill Shaughnessy in Atlanta
William J. Shaughnessy has joined Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in Atlanta, bolstering the firm’s construction law practice. Moving from Jones Walker, Shaughnessy brings extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and contract negotiation for multibillion-dollar infrastructure, energy, and digital project developments across the U.S. and abroad.
Capital One Faces California Class Action Over Labor Code Violations
A new class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses Capital One, National Association, of systematic labor violations. The complaint centers on allegations that the financial institution denied employees required meal and rest breaks while failing to provide accurate, itemized wage statements as mandated by state law.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Claims Double Win in USA Today Awards
For the third year running, Willamette Valley Vineyards has secured the top spot for Best Wine Tasting Room in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This year, the Oregon-based winery achieved a historic double, as voters also crowned its subscription-based wine club the best in the nation.
Sunwest Bank Expands Rocky Mountain Footprint with Colorado Acquisition
Sunwest Bank has finalized the purchase of former MidWestOne and Bank of Denver branches from Nicolet National Bank, marking a strategic push into the Rocky Mountain region. The move integrates these Colorado locations into the Sandy, Utah-based lender’s existing network as part of a broader plan to scale its commercial banking services.
Five9 to Replace Two Harbors in S&P SmallCap 600
Five9 will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index before the opening bell on August 3, 2026. The cloud software provider takes the place of Two Harbors Investment Corp., which is exiting the index following its acquisition by CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC.
Caracal Expands Healthcare PPE Portfolio with PRIMED Partnership
Detroit-based Caracal Products & Services is rolling out a new suite of protective gowns and medical masks, aiming to bolster supply chains for frontline healthcare workers. By teaming up with PRIMED Medical Products, the company is diversifying its clinical gear to cover protection levels ranging from standard isolation to high-risk trauma care.
Ramaco Resources Releases Preliminary Hatch Report on Brook Mine
Ramaco Resources has unveiled an initial assessment from Hatch Associates Consultants regarding the Brook Mine in Sheridan, Wyoming. The study outlines a carbochlorination process for extracting rare earth and critical minerals, marking a strategic attempt by the company to establish a domestic supply chain for industrial technology.
R. Stanton Dodge Appointed Chair of National Jewish Health Board
After sixteen years of service on the board, R. Stanton Dodge has been named the new chair of the National Jewish Health Board of Directors in Denver. He succeeds Evan Zucker, who concludes his two-year tenure as chair but will remain an active member of the board and executive committee.
Corporate Technologies Marks 45 Years of IT and Security Services
From its 1981 origins in Fargo, North Dakota, to its current headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Corporate Technologies has evolved into a national managed service provider. The company now supports over 2,000 clients across 18 states, balancing regional accessibility with a robust 24/7 national help desk infrastructure.
Marathon Petroleum Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.00 per Share
Shareholders of Marathon Petroleum Corp. are set to receive a dividend payment of $1.00 per common share following the latest decision by the company’s board of directors. The payout serves as a continued commitment to investor returns from the Findlay-based energy firm, which operates the largest refining network in the U.S.
Global Students Crowned in Microsoft Office Specialist Championship
One hundred thirty-five students from 36 countries converged in Anaheim, California, to prove their digital proficiency at the 24th annual Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship. The finalists, aged 13 to 22, competed for top honors across six categories, validating their expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Core Lab Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Amid Geopolitical Headwinds
Conflict in the Middle East and ongoing tensions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war have disrupted global energy logistics, yet Core Laboratories posted $124.6 million in second-quarter revenue. The Houston-based firm saw sequential gains in operating income despite persistent pressures on its reservoir description segment.
Greenway Greenhouse Reports Pivot Toward International Cannabis Markets
Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation achieved a 21% increase in its average selling price during fiscal 2026, reaching $1.60 per gram, even as the company navigated a transition toward higher-value international medical markets and recorded a one-time inventory impairment of $1.1 million.
Markel Group reports mixed second quarter results amid strategic shifts
Richmond-based Markel Group reported $4 billion in operating revenues for the second quarter of 2026, navigating a complex landscape of insurance underwriting improvements and external market pressures. While the company saw strong cash flow, adjusted operating income fell to $436 million from $578 million in the same period last year.
Agnico Eagle Posts Record Cash Flow Amid Strong Quarterly Performance
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited delivered a record-breaking second quarter in 2026, generating $1.335 billion in free cash flow. Driven by disciplined cost management and robust production across its core assets, the company returned $625 million to shareholders while reinforcing its balance sheet with a net cash position of $3.267 billion.
Stellus Capital Posts Preliminary Q2 Gains Amid Portfolio Shift
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation expects to report net investment income between $0.25 and $0.27 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The Houston-based firm cited fair value appreciation and active share repurchases as key drivers for an estimated net asset value increase of up to 2.4% since March.
Youlife Faces Nasdaq Delisting Warning Over Low Share Price
Youlife Group Inc. has received a formal warning from Nasdaq after its American depositary shares traded below the one-dollar minimum for 30 consecutive business days. While the notification highlights a failure to meet listing requirements, the company’s operations remain unaffected as it enters a six-month window to regain compliance.
Vermilion Energy Sets September Dividend Payout
Shareholders of Calgary-based Vermilion Energy Inc. will receive a cash dividend of $0.135 per common share on September 29, 2026. The distribution applies to all investors recorded on the company’s books as of September 15, 2026, and qualifies as an eligible dividend under Canadian income tax regulations.
Vermilion Energy Boosts Production Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results
Vermilion Energy Inc. reported a robust second quarter for 2026, with production averaging 125,789 barrels of oil equivalent per day. This performance, which surpassed internal expectations, prompted the company to lift its full-year production guidance to a range of 121,000 to 123,000 boe/d while maintaining its capital expenditure budget.
West Fraser Posts $61 Million Loss Amid Ongoing Market Volatility
Vancouver-based West Fraser Timber reported a $61 million loss for the second quarter of 2026, even as the company saw improved performance across its core wood product segments. The results reflect a challenging housing market, fluctuating input costs, and the looming impact of new U.S. trade tariffs.
Astronomers discover potential three-lobed structure on asteroid Nysa
Asteroid (44) Nysa, a prominent E-type object in the main belt, may possess an extraordinary three-lobed structure. High-resolution adaptive optics imaging has revealed a complex shape and a previously unknown satellite, suggesting the asteroid is either a contact trinary system or a uniquely irregular body formed by ancient collisions.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Declares Third Quarter Dividend
Shareholders of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will receive a cash dividend of 70 cents per share this September, as the global insurance brokerage maintains its consistent payout schedule. The board finalized the distribution for investors of record as of early next month, marking another cycle of capital returns.
AOT Software Platform ETF to Liquidate Following Weak Demand
The AOT Software Platform ETF will cease operations and delist from the NYSE Arca exchange on August 19, 2026. Empowered Funds, LLC confirmed the decision to shutter the fund, citing a strategic review of investor demand that ultimately rendered the product unsustainable for the firm.
Ball Corporation Sets Dividend and Earnings Call Date
Westminster-based Ball Corporation will distribute 20 cents per share to shareholders on September 15, 2026. The company confirmed the payout for investors of record as of September 1, 2026, while simultaneously scheduling its second-quarter earnings disclosure for early August to address recent fiscal performance.
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust Sets September Preferred Payout
Investors holding 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares in NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust are set to receive a distribution of $0.34375 per share. The Dallas-based firm confirmed the payment schedule late this week, targeting shareholders of record as the third quarter draws to a close.
FMC Corporation Lowers Annual Outlook Amid Market Headwinds
FMC Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $867 million, a 17 percent decline from the prior year, as the agricultural sciences company grapples with strained grower margins and reduced demand for its core products. The Philadelphia-based firm responded by lowering its full-year earnings guidance across all key financial metrics.
Quaker Houghton Raises Quarterly Dividend by 4.3 Percent
Shareholders of Quaker Houghton are set to receive a higher payout as the company’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share. This 4.3% increase marks the 17th consecutive year of dividend growth for the Pennsylvania-based industrial fluids manufacturer.
James K. Thome Chronicles the Randomness of the Vietnam Draft
For a generation of working-class Americans coming of age in the late 1960s, the future was often decided by a birth date drawn from a lottery drum. In his new memoir, Coin Flip, Vietnam veteran James K. Thome examines how arbitrary chance redirected the lives of young men and women forever.