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Genezen to Manufacture UBA5 Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Foundation

The Raiden Science Foundation has secured a manufacturing partnership with Genezen to produce an AAV9 gene replacement therapy for UBA5 disorder. This milestone transitions the project from four years of research and development into clinical-grade manufacturing, moving the ultra-rare neurodevelopmental condition closer to first-in-human trials.

Realty Income Secures 'A' Rating from Fitch

Realty Income Corporation has earned a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of 'A' with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, marking a significant milestone for the San Diego-based firm. This achievement distinguishes the company as the first net lease REIT and only the fourth U.S. REIT to secure such an investment-grade standing.

Dan Barnett to Lead Students 2 Science as Executive Director

After 17 years at the helm, Students 2 Science co-founder Dr. Paul A. Winslow is stepping down to join the Board of Trustees. The nonprofit, which provides hands-on STEM education to students across New Jersey, named current Chief Development Officer Dan Barnett as his successor, effective September 1, 2026.

Pomdoctor Unveils Four-Tier Strategy for AI-Driven Healthcare Growth

Guangzhou-based digital healthcare firm Pomdoctor Limited is pivoting its business model to integrate traditional internet hospital services with high-margin artificial intelligence and data-driven revenue streams. The NASDAQ-listed company aims to stabilize its financial performance while scaling specialized chronic disease management and pharmaceutical research services.

Petco Adds Retail Veteran Jeffrey Naylor to Board

Petco Health & Wellness Company has appointed Jeffrey Naylor, the former Chief Financial Officer of The TJX Companies, to its Board of Directors. Effective August 1, 2026, the industry veteran will also assume the role of Audit Committee Chair to oversee the company’s financial strategy during its ongoing business transformation.

WM and Caterpillar Pivot to Autonomous Landfill Operations

Moving beyond initial remote-control pilots, Houston-based waste giant WM is partnering with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous heavy machinery. By transitioning from a 2025 test of remote-controlled bulldozers in Marana, Arizona, the company intends to fundamentally reshape hazardous landfill work through self-operating compactors and advanced digital oversight.

Goodyear Debuts Motor City Garage Ahead of Woodward Dream Cruise

To mark the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise, Goodyear is launching its first Motor City Garage in Detroit. The retail space, located at 3075 East Grand Blvd, serves as a hub for vehicle care and automotive history, underscored by a rare double-blimp appearance over the city for the mid-August festivities.

Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners Secures $5.4 Billion for Direct Lending

Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners has finalized its largest fundraise to date, securing $5.4 billion in investable capital for its seventh flagship vintage, CCP VII. The capital injection underscores a robust appetite among institutional investors for middle-market private credit strategies that prioritize complexity and structural expertise over broadly syndicated debt.

Harris Teeter Integrates Prescription Delivery into Instacart Orders

Shoppers in Matthews and beyond can now consolidate their medicine cabinet and kitchen pantry needs into a single transaction. Harris Teeter has launched a new service allowing customers to bundle eligible prescription deliveries with standard grocery orders, utilizing the existing Instacart infrastructure to bring both to their doorsteps simultaneously.

BorgWarner Secures Long-Term Inverter Contracts with European OEM

BorgWarner has locked in a significant contract extension to supply high-voltage inverter technology to a major European automaker. The deal covers both plug-in hybrid and 800V battery-electric vehicle platforms, with production slated to commence in 2029, reinforcing the supplier's strategic position in the evolving electric mobility market.

Bybit Hires Former VARA Official Peter Loo as Compliance Chief

Bybit has appointed Peter Loo, a former senior executive at Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, as its new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. The move signals an aggressive push by the exchange to align its global operations with stringent international regulatory standards as it seeks to mature into a comprehensive financial platform.

ADAMA Promotes Ingolf-Christian Quandt to General Counsel

Ingolf-Christian Quandt has been named General Counsel at global crop protection firm ADAMA, stepping into the role effective August 1, 2026. A former Syngenta executive who joined the company earlier this year, he now joins the Global ADAMA Leadership Team to steer the firm’s legal strategy and international compliance operations.

Arbe Robotics CEO to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference

Kobi Marenko, President of Arbe Robotics, will outline the company's radar sensing strategy at the 46th Annual Growth Conference hosted by Canaccord Genuity. The event, scheduled for August 11-13 in Boston, provides a platform for the firm to detail its high-resolution technology stack to institutional investors.

cAMPfield Therapeutics Shakes Up Leadership to Accelerate IBD Drug Program

San Diego-based cAMPfield Therapeutics has overhauled its senior executive team, appointing four industry veterans to spearhead the development of its lead drug candidate, prifemilast. The move marks a strategic push to transition the oral PDE4 inhibitor into global Phase 2 trials for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

AI agents are rewriting the rules of online retail

Digital commerce faces a massive disruption as AI agents begin shopping on behalf of consumers, a shift projected to move $500 billion in spending by 2030. According to a new IDC study, merchants relying on rigid, closed-off platforms risk losing access to a quarter of their potential market within years.

Kaskela Law Questions Distribution Solutions Group Buyout Terms

Shareholders of Distribution Solutions Group are facing a potential exit as the company moves toward a $35.00 per share acquisition by LKCM Headwater Investments. Philadelphia-based Kaskela Law has launched an investigation into the deal, questioning whether the price undervalues the company and if board members fulfilled their fiduciary obligations.

Acurx Eyes Single-Trial FDA Approval for Ibezapolstat

Following a July 13 regulatory meeting, the FDA signaled it may allow Acurx Pharmaceuticals to submit a New Drug Application for its antibiotic ibezapolstat based on a single Phase 3 clinical trial, provided the efficacy data proves robust enough to cover both acute treatment and the reduction of infection recurrence.

Ontario Airport Sees Surge in TSA PreCheck Enrollment

Half of all travelers passing through Terminal 4 at Ontario International Airport now utilize TSA PreCheck, a sharp increase that mirrors the facility’s broader push for expedited screening. Since the introduction of onsite enrollment kiosks two years ago, participation among departing passengers has climbed from 13% to 26%.

Carver Bancorp Secures Debt-to-Equity Swap with EJF Capital

Carver Bancorp is offloading $250,000 in interest obligations by issuing 100,174 shares of common stock to EJF Capital. This second agreement between the two firms signals a deepening institutional endorsement of the Harlem-based bank’s ongoing efforts to clean up its balance sheet and modernize its leadership.

Citrin Cooperman Enlists Ode to Scale Enterprise AI Operations

Professional services firm Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC is partnering with AI specialist Ode to integrate Anthropic’s language models into its tax, accounting, and advisory workflows. The collaboration aims to automate internal operations while providing consultants with data-driven insights to better serve middle-market clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Zac Brown Band Gifts $40 Million in Cruises to Fenway Park Crowd

During a record-breaking 15th consecutive sellout at Fenway Park on Sunday, Zac Brown surprised more than 37,000 fans by gifting every person in attendance a cruise vacation. The promotion, valued at over $40 million, stands as the largest single audience giveaway in the history of live entertainment.

Local Bounti Sets Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Date

Investors are looking toward August 12, 2026, when Montana-based indoor agriculture firm Local Bounti Corporation will report its financial results for the second quarter. The company plans to disclose its performance metrics before the market opens, followed by a management-led conference call to break down the latest business developments.

Cizzle Bio Partners With BioBridge Global to Expand Lung Cancer Screening

In an effort to widen access to early-stage lung cancer diagnostics, Cizzle Bio has struck a strategic partnership with San Antonio-based BioBridge Global. The agreement designates BBG Advanced Therapies as a CLIA-certified laboratory partner, tasked with deploying the CIZ1B biomarker blood test to healthcare providers throughout South Texas.

Spirit and SVP Acquire 895-Unit Texas Multifamily Portfolio

Two institutional investors have moved to absorb nearly 900 multifamily units in Texas, acquiring a two-property portfolio from Resia, the U.S. development arm of Brazil’s MRV&Co. The off-market transaction targets high-quality assets in Houston and Denton that faced performance hurdles due to a recent surge in local housing supply.

Stand Up To Cancer Expands Scientific Advisory Committee

To navigate an increasingly complex research landscape, Stand Up To Cancer has appointed eight new experts to its Scientific Advisory Committee. This expansion reinforces the organization’s commitment to funding high-impact, breakthrough science, bringing the committee’s total membership to 30 leaders across diverse medical and technological disciplines.

Bluerock Scales Wealth Distribution Team with Three Regional Hires

Alternative asset manager Bluerock is intensifying its national advisor outreach, appointing three veteran executives to its capital markets division. The move aims to bolster support for independent broker-dealers, wirehouses, and registered investment advisors as the firm manages over $20 billion in assets across its diverse real estate and credit platforms.

Why Overpricing Your Home Often Leads to a Lower Sale Price

Setting an inflated asking price may seem like a strategy to maximize profit, but it frequently backfires by alienating the most motivated buyers. According to Ally Seder of eXp Realty in The Woodlands, Texas, the initial days on the market dictate a property's momentum and long-term financial outcome.

Orthopaedic Surgeons Push for Policy Reform in Washington

Facing a tightening landscape of Medicare reimbursement cuts and administrative hurdles, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched its sixth annual Advocacy Week on August 3. The four-day initiative aims to mobilize clinicians to influence pending federal and state policies that directly impact patient access and musculoskeletal care outcomes.

Lindblad Expeditions Posts Record Occupancy Amid Revenue Growth

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings reported a 19% jump in quarterly revenue to $199.2 million for the period ending June 30, 2026. The adventure travel operator achieved its highest second-quarter occupancy in a decade at 91%, signaling strong demand for its ship-based and land-based expedition offerings despite rising fuel costs.