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Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (NYSE‑A:OPTT) announced that it has acquired the subsea wave‑power generating intellectual‑property portfolio from Columbia Wave Power. The deal, disclose...
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If you’re planning to scan your groceries at a self‑checkout kiosk, you might soon find your receipt showing a 10 % discount. That’s the proposal at the heart of a New York State Assem...
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Tomas Kubica has run the Raclette Team food truck for three years, but his business has been repeatedly targeted by vandals and burglars at the Christchurch Arts Centre. In April, the truck ...
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A handful of Bilt Rewards cardholders who held the company’s original beta credit card issued by Evolve Bank & Trust have reported receiving collections notices from Tate & Kirlin Associat...
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In the first half of 2026, venture‑capital (VC) activity in Saudi Arabia fell sharply, with total investment value dropping 74% to $219 million and the number of deals falling 41% to 72, a...
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On July 31 2026, Angel Deal Syndicate LLC—trading as AdValorem Syndicate—filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, seeking to enforce...
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Credicorp, Peru’s largest financial services holding, has set the dates for its second‑quarter 2026 earnings announcement. The company will publish the results on Thursday, August 13, 20...
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Core AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHAI) received a formal notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market on July 31 2026 that its common shares have failed to meet the exchange’s minimum bid‑pr...
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On July 31, 2026, XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: XRTX, TSXV: XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU) announced that Anthony Giovinazzo, who has chaired the board for several years, would step down for perso...
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When the Washington State Convention Center lights flickered on July 27, Seattle’s tech community answered the call with a packed schedule of more than 250 events, all pointing to the same...
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When investors first launched the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) in 2014, they were drawn to its promise of riding the wave of disruptive technologies—from artificial intelligence to electric v...
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Vitalist Inc. (TSX‑V: VITA.V; OTCQB: VTLSF) announced on July 31, 2026 that Antonio "Tony" Natale will join its Board of Directors effective August 1, 2026. Natale will serve as a non‑in...
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On July 31, 2026, MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) announced that it had closed a share‑purchase agreement with Homeland Critical Minerals Corp. (OTC: MAXXF). Under the terms, MAX Power ...
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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has announced a plan to issue a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Thai baht. The central bank will hold a public hearing on the proposal before the end of 2026 and has ...
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Sleep Country Canada Inc. announced on July 31 that it has closed its acquisition of substantially all assets of Minneapolis‑based Sleep Number Corporation, a move that propels the Toronto...
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Pump.fun, the Solana‑based meme‑coin launchpad that has processed more than $300 million in daily volume, found itself at the center of a controversy that began in late March 2024. Inves...
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Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail has been crowned the No. 1 resort in Colorado by the Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards, a title that also shines a spotlight on its Swiss Chalet restaurant,...
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Amazon’s latest earnings report, released after the bell on July 30 2026, sent its shares soaring more than 9% in after‑hours trading as the company outpaced analysts on every metric. Th...
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Mexico’s near‑shoring surge has already drawn more than $41 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, a figure highlighted in the Nearshoring Mexico 2026 guide. U.S. and Canadian com...
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In July 2026, Ohio’s fuel prices have stayed stubbornly high, squeezing the earnings of rideshare drivers who rely on gasoline to make a living. AAA reports that on Thursday, July 30, regu...
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On July 28, The Coca‑Cola Company announced its second‑quarter 2026 earnings, reporting a 16 % jump in net income to $4.43 billion and a 7 % rise in net revenues to $13.38 billion. The u...
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When ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund stepped into the digital‑insurance arena on July 29, it acquired a 0.62‑percent slice of Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. for ₹139.03 crore. The purcha...
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On Wednesday, a quiet ceremony unfolded on East Main Street as Assemblyman Steve Hawley presented a formal proclamation, officially adding the Daily News to New York State’s Historic Busin...
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