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Russel Metals Inc. posted record quarterly revenues of $1.7 billion for the period ending June 30, 2026, marking a 37% increase over the same period last year. The Toronto-based distributor attributed the growth to a combination of favorable market conditions and the successful integration of its recent Kloeckner acquisition.
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Sun Life Financial Inc. confirmed its upcoming dividend schedule for the third quarter of 2026, maintaining a common share payout of $0.96 per share. The Toronto-based financial services organization will distribute these payments on September 29 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 26.
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Sun Life Financial’s board of directors has authorized a dividend of $0.96 per common share for the third quarter of 2026. This payout, consistent with the previous quarter, is scheduled for distribution on September 29 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 26.
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Joseph Natale is set to succeed Scott Powers as chair of Sun Life Financial’s Board of Directors following the company’s annual general meeting on May 5, 2027. Powers will retire from the board upon completing his full term, marking a planned leadership transition for the Toronto-based insurance and asset management firm.
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After serving a full term, Scott Powers will step down as chair of the Sun Life Financial board following the company’s annual meeting on May 5, 2027. His successor, Joseph Natale, who joined the board in 2023, is set to take the helm pending his re-election at the meeting.
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FouAnalytics has launched an unlimited enterprise subscription priced at $2 million annually, aiming to disrupt the digital advertising verification market. The platform offers forensic oversight of ad campaigns across all formats, positioning its fixed-cost model as a direct response to the structural conflicts inherent in legacy verification pricing.
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Wintermute has secured registration as a broker-dealer with the SEC and FINRA, signaling a strategic push into the regulated U.S. financial landscape. The move allows the firm's affiliate, Wintermute USA LLC, to engage in proprietary trading of traditional equities and equity options while positioning itself for the rise of tokenized securities.
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Argentina's leading cement producer, Loma Negra, reported a net profit of Ps. 7.0 billion for the second quarter of 2026, a sharp increase from Ps. 0.5 billion in the same period last year. The earnings growth was driven primarily by lower net financial costs, despite a persistent sluggishness in construction industry volumes.
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As traditional search yields to generative AI platforms, international agency Delante is restructuring its service model to prioritize AI Search Optimization (AISO). The shift aims to ensure brands remain visible on interfaces like ChatGPT and Perplexity, moving beyond legacy SEO to secure primary citations within AI-synthesized answer ecosystems.
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Tucows Inc. navigated a mixed second quarter in 2026, balancing a 2.1% year-over-year revenue increase against a widened net loss of $20.5 million. While the company saw momentum in its Ting fiber internet services, heavy investment in Wavelo and legacy mobile obligations weighed on the bottom line.
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Following the Canadian Space Agency’s move to refine its lunar strategy, MDA Space is positioning its robotics expertise to anchor the next phase of the Artemis program. The company aims to leverage four decades of space-based logistics to transition from orbital operations to sustained human presence on the Moon.
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Marquis Who's Who has recognized John J. Murnane, a practice leader at the accounting firm Doeren Mayhew, for his long-standing contributions to the financial sector. Murnane, who manages a 160-employee team, built his career by prioritizing rapid client communication and technical excellence within the credit union and banking industries.
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A federal judge has cleared the way for a fraud trial against Allstate, ruling that Old Slip Benefits & Insurance Services presented sufficient evidence to challenge the company's conduct. U.S. District Judge Vincent L. Briccetti found that disputes over pre-contractual promises regarding licensing and business activities require a jury's resolution.
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Shareholders of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, PSB Holdings, Utz Brands, and Twin Vee PowerCats are facing high-stakes merger votes, triggering a fresh wave of scrutiny from New York-based Monteverde & Associates PC. The firm is evaluating whether these pending transactions adequately protect investor interests ahead of critical upcoming deadlines.
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With crucial shareholder votes looming in early September, New York-based law firm Monteverde & Associates PC has launched formal investigations into four high-profile mergers. Attorney Juan Monteverde is currently reviewing the terms of proposed deals involving Dominion Energy, NextEra Energy, Arcosa, and Selectis Health for potential shareholder grievances.
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ExxonMobil has issued a letter of intent to the SMDC joint venture, led by McDermott, to advance engineering and procurement for the Rovuma LNG project. This move signals a critical step toward a final investment decision expected later this year, as the partners push to solidify Mozambique’s position as a global energy supplier.
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As businesses shift from simple generative AI prompts to autonomous systems capable of planning and execution, Info-Tech Research Group has named Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot as top-tier Champions. The designation follows an evaluation of enterprise-grade agentic platforms, highlighting a pivot toward practical workflow integration and oversight.
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As businesses transition from simple generative AI experiments to autonomous, goal-oriented systems, Info-Tech Research Group has named Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Agents as the top-performing platforms in its 2026 Agentic AI Platforms Data Quadrant, citing their superior ability to handle complex enterprise workflows.
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Consolidated Edison reported second-quarter net income of $308 million, or $0.83 per share, marking a significant increase from the $246 million reported during the same period last year. The utility company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, citing strong operational performance and ongoing investments in grid resilience.
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Designer Kelly Wearstler is bringing her signature bold aesthetic to H&M Home, marking the retailer’s first-ever collaborative venture into furniture. Launching September 3, 2026, the 29-piece interior collection and an accompanying eight-piece fashion capsule aim to bridge the gap between architectural design and everyday living rituals.
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With National 811 Day arriving on August 11, Southwest Gas is intensifying its push for public safety. Before any ground is broken—whether for a backyard fence or a major irrigation upgrade—the company reminds residents and contractors that a single call to 811 remains the most effective way to prevent utility strikes.
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Electing S corporation status is frequently marketed as a guaranteed tax strategy, but new data suggests the move often backfires for smaller enterprises. An analysis of nearly 7,000 businesses reveals that the administrative burden and hidden compliance costs of an S corp frequently erode any potential tax savings for lower-earning firms.
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Number: New Jersey utility giant PSEG generated $16.3 billion in total economic output for the state during 2025. The company’s latest Community Impact Update details how its massive infrastructure investments, philanthropic efforts, and regulated utility operations anchor the regional economy while fueling the transition toward a carbon-free energy future.
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Shareholders of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. will receive a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, as confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors. The payout is scheduled for distribution early next month, marking a continued commitment to returning value to its investors.
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For water utilities constrained by capital budgets and thin technical staffing, the complexity of building proprietary advanced metering infrastructure often proves prohibitive. A new HelloNation report by Sudbury-based expert Marty Mazzella outlines how the 'Network as a Service' model shifts infrastructure ownership and maintenance responsibilities to specialized third-party providers.
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Corteva has launched a series of private exchange offers and consent solicitations for $1.6 billion in outstanding senior notes issued by its subsidiary, EIDP. The move serves as a critical structural step in the company’s broader plan to split its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent entities.
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Houston-based Drilling Tools International posted $38.1 million in second-quarter revenue, navigating a period of soft North American land activity and regional instability in the Middle East. Despite a net loss of $1.8 million, the company reported improved cash flow and signaled optimism for a stronger second half of 2026.
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Nelnet reported GAAP net income of $66.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, a significant decrease from the $181.5 million recorded during the same period last year. The prior year’s results were bolstered by a one-time $175 million gain from the partial redemption of the company’s investment in fiber-optic provider ALLO.
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Nearly nine in ten business travelers faced disruptions in 2025, costing U.S. companies an estimated $17 billion annually in lost productivity and stress management. To combat this volatility, identity firm CLEAR debuted a new enterprise membership program at the Global Business Travel Association Convention in Chicago this week.
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Matthews International Corporation reported a difficult third quarter for fiscal 2026, citing persistent delays in its energy storage business and rising costs in its memorialization segment. The Pittsburgh-based company responded by lowering its full-year earnings guidance and launching a restructuring program to shave $10 million in annual costs.
