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Informa TechTarget unveils B2B AI Authority Index tool
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Informa TechTarget unveils B2B AI Authority Index tool

New tool ranks companies by AI influence, leveraging TechTarget’s enterprise tech data and Informa’s industry reach.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Trump administration proposes $900 million White House construction plan
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Trump administration proposes $900 million White House construction plan

Proposal includes infrastructure upgrades and renovations at the presidential residence, per Washington Post report.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Horizon3.ai’s $250M raise signals push into government pentesting
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Horizon3.ai’s $250M raise signals push into government pentesting

The autonomous security platform’s latest funding round, led by NightDragon and NEA, adds defense and telecom heavyweights as it targets high-assurance contracts.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, dies at 98
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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, dies at 98

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a key architect of China's economic reforms, has died at the age of 98.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Meta faces largest U.S. youth social media lawsuit in 29 states
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Meta faces largest U.S. youth social media lawsuit in 29 states

Legal battle over alleged harm to minors from Instagram and Facebook launches in California, marking a pivotal test for social media litigation.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Nvidia earnings: Four key metrics investors will watch next week
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Nvidia earnings: Four key metrics investors will watch next week

AI demand, revenue growth, guidance and profit margins will shape investor reaction to Nvidia's quarterly results.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Beacon Rise ends talks to buy Ergotec
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Beacon Rise ends talks to buy Ergotec

Company terminates acquisition negotiations after failing to reach terms on valuation and integration. Deal would have expanded Beacon Rise’s industrial automation portfolio.

Lucas Ferreira · 14 Aug 2026
FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight data misuse
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FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight data misuse

Aviation data provider FlightAware alleges Kalshi misused its cancellation data in trading contracts, seeking damages for trademark infringement and reputational harm.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Former Toyota Chairman Okuda, architect of global expansion, dies at 93
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Former Toyota Chairman Okuda, architect of global expansion, dies at 93

Okuda reshaped Toyota into a global automotive leader through aggressive international growth strategies during his tenure.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Counter-UAS market seen tripling by 2030 amid defense expansion
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Counter-UAS market seen tripling by 2030 amid defense expansion

Global counter-drone sector poised for 200% growth as military and commercial demand surges, with defense contractors positioning for market leadership.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
BTG Pactual posts record Q2 2026 profit, ROAE jumps to 26.7%
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BTG Pactual posts record Q2 2026 profit, ROAE jumps to 26.7%

Brazilian investment bank reports highest-ever quarterly net income, lifting return on average equity to 26.7% as revenue growth outpaces costs.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Jeffersonville Bancorp Q2 profit rises to $0.79 per share
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Jeffersonville Bancorp Q2 profit rises to $0.79 per share

Regional lender Jeffersonville Bancorp posts second-quarter earnings of $0.79 per share, beating analyst estimates.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Iconex buys Heartland Label Printers in expansion push
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Iconex buys Heartland Label Printers in expansion push

Iconex acquires Heartland Label Printers to expand its labeling solutions portfolio amid rising demand for specialized packaging.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
U.S. FDA finalizes produce safety guidance for fresh-cut items
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U.S. FDA finalizes produce safety guidance for fresh-cut items

New rules aim to enhance microbial controls and reduce contamination risks in freshly cut fruits and vegetables. Industry groups to review compliance timelines.

Helena Vásquez · 14 Aug 2026
Samos Energy declines to bid for Capricorn Energy
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Samos Energy declines to bid for Capricorn Energy

British oil explorer Samos Energy said it will not proceed with a potential takeover of Capricorn Energy, citing strategic misalignment and valuation concerns.

Lucas Ferreira · 14 Aug 2026
Saudi Energy Q2 2026 profit forecast exceeds estimates
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Saudi Energy Q2 2026 profit forecast exceeds estimates

Saudi Energy's Q2 2026 profit outlook surpasses analyst expectations, as outlined in its earnings call transcript.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Talabat raises 2026 forecast after Q2 profit beats estimates
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Talabat raises 2026 forecast after Q2 profit beats estimates

Middle Eastern food delivery firm Talabat posted a stronger-than-expected Q2 profit and raised its 2026 outlook, citing robust order growth and cost discipline.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Constellation Software Q2 2026 profit exceeds expectations
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Constellation Software Q2 2026 profit exceeds expectations

Software conglomerate reports quarterly earnings above analyst forecasts amid sustained demand for enterprise solutions.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
T1 Energy posts higher Q2 2026 margins, stock steady after results
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T1 Energy posts higher Q2 2026 margins, stock steady after results

Energy firm T1 Energy reported improved margins for the second quarter of 2026, with its stock trading relatively unchanged following the earnings call.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026