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Judges Scientific H1 2026 Profit Drops Amid Revenue Decline
Revenue fell 21% year-over-year as cost cuts and order recovery partially offset losses, while analysts project cautious growth ahead.
Gibraltar Industries Discusses Moat Building at Sidoti Conference
Gibraltar Industries presented its strategy to create a competitive moat at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference, highlighting the OmniMax acquisition and retail supply agreement.
IBEX Reports Strong Organic Growth and AI Push at Small-Cap Conference
IBEX, a contact center services provider, reported strong financial performance and outlined its AI strategy at a virtual conference, highlighting organic growth and margin expansion.
Zenta Group Clarifies Share Count Following ZentoAI Acquisition
Nasdaq-listed Zenta Group disclosed 24.1 million total shares outstanding as of Sept. 11 closing, correcting discrepancies on third-party platforms showing ~11.8 million.
Ampco-Pittsburgh outlines growth strategy amid tariff shifts
Company reports $430 million revenue target for 2025, outlines operational shifts and tariff impacts at Small-Cap Virtual Conference.
Zymeworks acquires Theravance Biopharma for expanded biotech portfolio
Vancouver-based Zymeworks finalizes deal to bolster its antibody-engineering platform and commercial assets, including YUPELRI and HER2-targeted bispecific antibody Ziihera.
Arcturus Therapeutics reports Phase 2 data for OTC deficiency drug and plans LUNAR 2.0 dosing
Phase 2 results show ARCT-810 is safe, lowers fasting ammonia and glutamine, while the next‑gen LUNAR 2.0 platform delivers 40‑fold higher protein expression. Dosing of ARCT-2601 is slated for year‑end and a myNEO acquisition is expected in October.
Unity Bancorp CEO James Hughes to retire March 2027 after 26-year tenure
Unity Bancorp announced that CEO James A. Hughes will retire March 31, 2027, handing the helm to President George Boyan. Under Hughes, total assets grew nearly tenfold to $3.2 billion.
Tesoro Minerals Raises C$1 Million via Private Placement for Peru Properties
The junior explorer issued 10 million shares at C$0.10 each to fund fieldwork and data compilation at its Rumichaca and Cerro Macho projects in Peru.
MGM Resorts Ends People Takeover Bid, Focuses on Core Operations
MGM Resorts International announced it has withdrawn its pending takeover bid by People Incorporated, preserving its standalone status amid ongoing negotiations.
AMC Entertainment Raises $3.97B in Notes, Loans to Fund Debt Redemptions
The company priced $2 billion in 8.875% first-lien notes due 2031 and secured $850 million in term loans to cover debt obligations, including Muvico’s 2029 notes and Odeon’s term loans.
Swiss Parliament Approves 90% CET1 Capital Rule for UBS Foreign Units
Swiss lawmakers back stricter capital requirements for UBS, requiring 90% CET1 backing for foreign subsidiaries, raising $18 billion in additional capital needs.
U.S.-China trade truce extended to January, with rare earths focus
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed a two-month extension of a trade truce, pushing its expiration to January 10, amid Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington.
Meta bets big on AI glasses and personal agents at Connect 2026
Meta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses, $1,299 VR Glasses, and its Muse personal AI agent at Connect 2026, signaling a push into consumer AI hardware.
Kuehne+Nagel projects double‑digit AI data‑center logistics growth to 2029
The Swiss logistics firm expects its technology and data‑center services to expand at double‑digit rates through 2029, driven by a new seven‑year deal with Amazon and demand from major cloud operators.
Meta unveils Muse Charm, a handheld AI device slated for holiday 2026 release
The device, resembling a Tamagotchi, features a 2‑inch OLED screen, 5G connectivity and a fingerprint sensor, and is designed to work with Meta’s Muse AI assistant. Meta plans to sell the Muse Charm before the end of 2026, targeting the Christmas shopping season.
Soul Patts H2 2026 Profit Surges 502% as Shares Rise
Soul Patts reported a 502% increase in statutory net profit after tax for the 12-month period ending July 31, 2026, driven by the AUD 15 billion Brickworks merger. Shares rose 7.14% to AUD 48.76.
CVS Group reports 5.9% revenue rise as shares fall 5.7%
The UK veterinary services firm posted 5.9% higher revenue and 5.1% higher adjusted EBITDA for FY2026, but its stock slipped to £1,228, down 5.67% on the day.
KBR Announces LaRouche as CEO for $5B Spinoff Trinzic
Trinzic, a planned $5B spinoff from KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions, will launch as a publicly traded entity in January 2027 with Michael LaRouche as CEO.
China, U.S. agree to $30B tariff cut, launch AI dialogue
China and the U.S. have reached a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement as part of an eight-point consensus during President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. They also agreed to establish a dialogue on AI risks and benefits.
Monzo in early talks to sell to Brazil's Nubank
The UK digital bank is discussing a potential acquisition by Latin American fintech Nubank, with advisors Morgan Stanley and Qatalyst involved. A deal could value Monzo at over £8 billion and combine cash and stock.
Germany funds quantum computing with €640 million program
The German government earmarks €640 million for quantum‑computer research as startups test superconducting, ion‑trap, neutral‑atom and topological qubits.
Federal Reserve Approves Merger of Peoples Bancorp and Citizens National
The Board granted approval for Peoples Bancorp Inc. to merge with Citizens National Corporation, allowing Peoples Bank to absorb Citizens Bank of Kentucky and operate its branches. The decision was announced on September 25, 2026.
Comstock Engages Newmark for Nevada Land Development
Comstock Inc. has selected Newmark to advise on a $2.2M+ acre Nevada land portfolio for energy and manufacturing projects.
Hon Hai completes equity restructuring transactions
Hon Hai's subsidiaries Joyspeed Global Cargo (China) and Jusda Supply Chain Management International disposed of equity in Shanghai Joyspeed Global Cargo, while HCM International disposed of shares in Figure Technology Solutions.
