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215A posts stronger Q1 2026 sales as new plan gains traction
Japan staffing firm Timee reports 24.8% sales growth to JPY 10.044 billion in Q1 fiscal 2026, driven by its long-term part-time support hire program launched in August 2025.
Glencore ends ties with Radiant World, faces $2 bn lawsuit over alleged fake invoices
Glencore terminated all business with Radiant World after finding forged invoices and emails. Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals have filed a $2 bn claim in Singapore.
Lazard Appoints Daniel Burton-Morgan as Head of North America ECM Advisory
Lazard expands its equity capital markets advisory reach with a new role in North America, led by Daniel Burton-Morgan, a former Bank of America executive with over two decades of experience in IPOs and block trades.
Labcorp reaffirms 2026 outlook, sets multi-year growth targets through 2029
Labcorp Holdings kept its full-year 2026 guidance intact while outlining compound revenue growth of 5-8% and adjusted EPS growth of 8.5-11.5% through 2029.
hVIVO posts H1 loss, cuts FY2026 revenue guidance as order book hits record
The UK‑based clinical‑services firm reported GBP 16.3 million revenue in H1 2026, a 32% YoY drop, and revised full‑year revenue to GBP 47 million while expanding its order book to GBP 72 million.
Galderma's Restylane Volyme Shows Strong Results in Chinese Temple Hollowing Study
A Phase study of 162 Chinese patients found 94.4% efficacy for Restylane Volyme in treating moderate-to-severe temple hollowing, reinforcing Galderma's push to expand its aesthetics portfolio in China.
King Charles to Host AI Summit with Nvidia, OpenAI Leaders
The summit at Dumfries House will discuss responsible AI development amid industry calls to slow frontier AI progress.
TotalEnergies signs pact for possible Venezuela energy return
The French oil major inked a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela's state oil firm in Caracas, marking a potential reversal after its 2021 exit from the country's oil and gas operations.
AI and Semiconductors Power 29 New Unicorns Into August Board
Crunchbase reports 29 companies reached $1B+ valuations in August, adding roughly $63B; AI software and semis led the wave while nine firms departed via IPOs and acquisitions.
Swiss FDP Council of States Majority Calls for Rejection of UBS Regulation Bill
A majority of FDP members in Switzerland's Council of States, joined by Mitte senators, voted to send the federal government's UBS capital‑requirement proposal back to the Federal Council, preferring parliamentary handling of equity rules.
How to Measure a Nation's Innovation Economy: The Case of South Korea
Mind the Bridge applies its ecosystem-bracketing methodology to South Korea, ranking it eighth globally with over 3,000 scaleups and nearly 10,000 startups.
Excelerate Energy Sees Tight FSRU Market Boosting Outlook
CEO says company controls 12 of ~50 global FSRUs as LNG supply expected to grow 50% through 2030; Iraq project targets Q2 2027 startup.
Polymarket Faces Mounting Fraud Concerns Ahead of Potential IPO
The prediction-market operator is scrambling to stem fraud losses after two major incidents this year, even as it pursues up to $1 billion in new funding at a roughly $21 billion valuation.
Tenable Plans $650 Million Convertible Note Offering
Cybersecurity firm will sell convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private placement, with proceeds to buy back shares and pay down term loans.
Invenergy and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital form equity partnership for 2.7 GW renewables
Invenergy will retain majority ownership while HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital will fund the 2.7‑GW portfolio of solar, storage and wind projects across seven U.S. states, with over 850 MW already operating.
DuPont Settles North Carolina PFAS Claims for $455 Million
The settlement resolves litigation over PFAS discharges from DuPont's Fayetteville Works facility and covers separate AFFF contamination claims across 11 local governments, with DuPont's pre-tax present value share estimated at $126 million.
Apple CEO Praises Australia’s Social Media Curbs as World-Leading
Tim Cook lauded Australia’s restrictions on social media for children as world‑leading after meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Apple Park, while the government prepares to let users choose their feed content and has already banned under‑16s from platforms.
Fever-Tree Shares Drop 5% Despite US Growth Momentum in H1 Results
Fever-Tree reported 8% constant-currency revenue growth and record U.S. market share, but shares fell 5.13% as U.S. margin contraction and valuation headwinds weighed on investors.
Radian mortgage insurance quotes added to Lender Price platform
Radian Guaranty now provides its mortgage insurance pricing through Lender Price's engine, giving lenders access to the RADAR Rates model and traditional rate cards.
American Healthcare REIT Names Ann Lacey Asset Management Head
The Irvine-based REIT appointed Ann Lacey as executive vice president of asset management for senior housing and Joshua Miller as VP of investments for the division.
Dormakaba Acquires British Digital Hotel Key Provider Alliants
Swiss lock-tech firm boosts its hotel access-software position with takeover of UK-based Alliants, whose wallet-integrated key technology was named a top 2025 invention by Time.
Elea Stiftung wechselt an der Spitze — Wuffli tritt operativ zurück
Peter Wuffli und Andreas Kirchschläger geben die operative Führung der Impact-Stiftung Elea per Ende 2026 ab. Adrian Ackeret und Niloufar Aazam-Zanganeh übernehmen als Co-CEOs.
Former BLKB Bank Council President Defends Radicant Digital Bank Failure
Thomas Schneider says entrepreneurial risk is not misconduct as Basel cantonal bank writes down roughly 105 million francs on failed online subsidiary.
ZenaTech Added to Canada's Defence Drone Marketplace for Future Contract Bids
ZenaTech was pre-qualified under the Government of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative launched in July 2026, opening access to future procurement opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces and Coast Guard needs.
Audi CEO Announces Internal Restructuring Amid Industry Pressure
Audi plans to create leaner organisations, speed up processes and decisions, and improve efficiency while developing its business model. The move responds to cost pressures in the Volkswagen Group, a weakening Chinese auto market and a shift away from combustion engines toward electric vehicles.