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Today's Interesting Company News Integrated Quantum Technologies Announces Effective Corporate Name Change and New Trading Symbol(CSE: VEIL, OTCQB: IGCRF) Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc. announced that its corporate name change from Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc. to Integrated Quantum Technologies Inc. became effective July 30, 2026, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Effective at the commencement of trading on August 5, 2026, the Company's common shares will begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under its new name and new trading symbol, VEIL. The new security identifiers are CUSIP: 45836R105 and ISIN: CA45836R1055. The Company's common shares will continue to trade on the OTCQB under the symbol IGCRF until a future ticker symbol change is approved and announced, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing remains unchanged under the symbol Y4G. The company states that no action is required by existing shareholders and that outstanding share certificates and Direct Registration System (DRS) statements bearing the former company name will continue to represent ownership and remain valid. The corporate name change does not affect the rights of shareholders or the Company's capital structure. The company projects that its new corporate name reflects its strategic focus on enterprise AI infrastructure and the development of technologies that support privacy, security, governance, and quantum resilience for artificial intelligence. Climb Signs Distribution Agreement with Harmonic Security to Help Secure Mid-Market & Enterprise AI Adoption(NASDAQ: CLMB) Climb, an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc., announced a distribution agreement with Harmonic Security, the AI governance and control platform for the AI-first workforce. Under the agreement, Climb will offer the Harmonic AI security platform to its network of value-added resellers (VARs) and managed service providers (MSPs) across the United States. The Harmonic Security platform governs work across browsers, desktops, and the agentic AI layer, providing teams visibility into employee and agent actions and stopping risky actions and IP leakage. Climb's partners are fielding urgent questions about AI agents acting inside customer environments and pulling company IP into AI providers. Adding Harmonic Security to Climb's line card gives VARs and MSPs a way to meet that demand with a platform designed for the problem, backed by Climb's financing, quoting, and relationship-led channel support. Climb is committed to transforming distribution by providing emerging and established IT technologies, flexible financing, real-time quoting, best of breed channel operations, speed to market, and exceptional service to partners worldwide. The company projects that the agreement opens a fast-growing category their customers are already asking about. Shopify Delivers Big: 30%+ Growth Across GMV, Revenue, Gross Profit, and Free Cash Flow(TSX:SHOP) Shopify announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $3,583 million and a 34% year-over-year revenue growth rate. Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for the quarter was $115,567 million, up from $87,837 million in the same period last year. Gross profit reached $1,708 million, and free cash flow was $654 million, representing an 18% free cash flow margin. Operating income for the quarter was $488 million, and net income was $1,502 million, with net income excluding the impact of equity investments at $439 million. Subscription solutions revenue was $802 million, and merchant solutions revenue was $2,781 million. The company projects revenue to grow at a low-thirties percentage rate year-over-year for the third quarter of 2026, gross profit dollars to grow at a mid-to-high twenties percentage rate, operating expenses as a percentage of revenue to be 33% to 34%, stock-based compensation to be $150 million, and free cash flow margin to be in the high-teens to low-twenties. Kaltura Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026(NASDAQ:KLTR) Kaltura, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting total revenue of $46.9 million and subscription revenue of $45.6 million. The company recorded a net loss of $5.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million for the quarter. The company signed a record fourteen new deals that included its AI offerings, doubling its previous record, and achieved its strongest gross retention quarter since the fourth quarter of 2022. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) for the second quarter of 2026 was $184.6 million, up 8% from $170.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. The company projects third quarter 2026 subscription revenue between $43.9 million and $44.6 million, total revenue between $45.8 million and $46.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $2.0 million and $3.0 million. For the full year 2026, Kaltura expects subscription revenue between $176.6 million and $178.6 million, total revenue between $183.0 million and $185.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $15.8 million to $17.2 million. AITX's RAD Secures First Order from Major New National Dealer Partner(OTC:AITX) Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has received an initial order for one RIO 360™ autonomous solar powered security trailer through a new dealer partner ranked among the ten largest security services providers in the United States. The company is not disclosing the identity of the dealer, the end user, or the commercial terms of the order. RAD solutions are specifically designed to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 80% compared to traditional manned security and monitoring. AITX is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry with its AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service model. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house. The company's solutions are deployed across a wide range of industries including enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. All Nippon Airways Builds Cloud Network Hub with Equinix(NASDAQ:EQIX) Equinix, Inc. announced that All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) has transformed its digital infrastructure with Equinix Fabric to support the next generation of passenger services, including reservations, boarding, customer communications and operational systems. ANA established a centralized cloud network hub that reduced network provisioning time by approximately 80%. The airline is facing a projected 10x increase in global data volumes. ANA operates approximately 280 aircraft across more than 200 domestic and international routes. The company targets a 30% reduction in its five-year total cost of ownership. ANA is the only Japanese airline to have earned SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013 and is a four-time recipient of the Air Transport World's (ATW) Airline of the Year award. GlobalFoundries Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results(NASDAQ:GFS) GlobalFoundries Inc. announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $1.786 billion. The company achieved a gross margin of 28. Diluted earnings per share were $0.46. In July 2026, GlobalFoundries signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million award and completed the acquisition of Photeon Technologies' integrated voltage regulator business. The company also completed the acquisition of Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions business in June 2026 and launched Quantum Technology Solutions in May 2026, accelerated by an expected $375 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The company projects third quarter 2026 net revenue of $1,885 million ± $25 million, gross margin of 29.5% ± 100bps, and diluted EPS of $0.37 ± $0.05. Flash (FLZH) Signs Term Sheet for 51% of Bongo; Deal gives access to 300M Viewers, ~$10M Revenue, EBITDA Accretive(NASDAQ: FLZH) Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Bongo Holdings Pte Ltd. Bongo is described as one of South Asia's leading digital media, streaming and content distribution platforms, reaching more than 300 million viewers and owning digital brands with over 73 million social media followers. The proposed structure includes a 60% cash and 40% equity consideration mix, and provides for up to an additional $12 million management earnout tied to future revenue and EBITDA growth. Bongo is generating close to US$10 million in annual revenue, according to financial information provided by Bongo management. The Company expects Bongo to contribute positive EBITDA following closing, before giving effect to transaction expenses, purchase-accounting adjustments and financing costs. The term sheet is non-binding except for provisions relating to exclusivity, transaction-expense reimbursement, governing law and the binding effect of those provisions. The transaction is expected to significantly accelerate Flash's global expansion strategy by providing immediate technology infrastructure, distribution scale and access to high-growth Asian markets. Zoo Digital: Holding(s) in Company(AIM:ZOO) Zoo Digital Group PLC was the subject of a notification regarding a major holding by Aberdeen Group plc, which crossed the 5% notifiable threshold. On 03-Aug-2026, Aberdeen Group plc held 5.575700% of the voting rights in Zoo Digital Group PLC, corresponding to 5,481,929 voting rights. The notification was made on 05-Aug-2026, and the shares are managed by abrdn Holdings Limited and abrdn Investments Limited. The increase in voting rights resulted solely from the transfer of portfolio management responsibilities for Herald Investment Trust plc from Herald Investment Management Limited to abrdn Fund Managers Limited with delegation to abrdn Investments Limited effective 1 August 2026. No acquisition or disposal of the underlying shares has occurred. The place of completion was Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Galaxy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results(NASDAQ:GLXY) Galaxy Digital Inc. reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $(85) million and diluted and adjusted EPS of $(0.09), primarily due to the depreciation of digital asset prices in the quarter. The company achieved Q2 2026 adjusted gross profit of $43 million and adjusted EBITDA of $(77) million, with total equity of $2.7 billion and cash and stablecoin holdings of $2.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. Galaxy expanded its data center footprint by acquiring three new sites in Texas for AI data centers, increasing its total power pipeline to over 5.7 GW. The company completed delivery of 200 MW of gross power — 133 MW of critical IT load — at its Helios data center campus in West Texas, under a 15-year lease agreement with CoreWeave. On July 28, Galaxy completed a private offering of $3.5 billion of senior secured notes due 2031 to fund construction of Helios I, Phase II. Galaxy ended Q2 with $7.1 billion in combined assets under management and assets under stake, and entered a multi-year agreement with BNY, which oversees more than $60 trillion in assets under custody, to advance digital asset infrastructure. The company projects Phase I to generate quarterly leasing revenue of approximately $80 million and an expected quarterly project-level Adjusted EBITDA margin of over 90% beginning in the third quarter of 2026. Zedcor Renews Three-Year Contract with Leading Home Improvement Retailer(TSXV: ZDC) Zedcor Inc. has renewed a three-year rental and service contract to provide its proprietary MobileyeZ™ security towers and Live, Verified Video Monitoring™ services to a leading home improvement retailer in Canada. The renewal extends a long-standing relationship and involves over 70 units deployed across the customer's retail stores, warehouses, and new construction and major renovation projects. The contract began as a trial in two locations more than 3 years ago and initially involved ten MobileyeZ™ towers. Zedcor services the Canadian market through equipment and service centers located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, and has physical branch locations in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and California. The company projects continued expansion throughout 2026 and anticipates revenue visibility consistent with the highly recurring nature of its business model. Zedcor has also started to provide unique solutions beyond parking lots utilizing its ZBox product. The renewal underscores the strength of Zedcor's customer relationships and the effectiveness of its Live, Verified Video Monitoring™ platform. Netlist Announces Strategic Alliance with Samsung For Advanced Memory Technology(OTCQB: NLST) Netlist, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Samsung with the signing of five-year term agreements for a patent portfolio cross license, memory product supply and technology cooperation. Under the agreements, Samsung will receive access to Netlist's complete patent portfolio, including its server DIMM and High Bandwidth Memory technologies. Samsung will supply Netlist DRAM and NAND products, and the parties agree to settle and mutually release all pending legal actions. In connection with the memory product supply agreement, Samsung will purchase ten million shares of Netlist common stock. Netlist will host a conference call this morning at 8:30 a.m. CRITEO APPOINTS CONNOR MCGOGNEY AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER(NASDAQ:CRTO) Criteo S.A. announced the appointment of Connor McGogney as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2026. McGogney will continue to oversee strategy, corporate development and partnerships in addition to leading the Company's finance organization. He succeeds Sarah Glickman, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2020 and will remain as an advisor through the end of September to support the transition. Criteo is described as the global commerce intelligence platform built on proprietary commerce data from more than $1 trillion in annual sales and two decades of AI innovation. The company has thousands of clients and deep partnerships across global retail and digital commerce. McGogney currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Criteo and has held senior leadership roles since joining the Company in 2018. The company projects that actual future results may be materially different from what the Company expects. VPG Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Orders of $96 Million Reflect Continued Strength in Key Markets(NYSE: VPG) Vishay Precision Group, Inc. announced its fiscal 2026 second quarter results, reporting net revenues of $83.9 million, an increase of 11.7% compared to the prior year period. The company recorded a gross profit margin of 38.6% versus 40.7% a year ago, and an operating margin of (0.4%) compared to 3.6%. Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.5%. Bookings for the quarter were $95.5 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.14, and the company received a vendor nomination letter from its initial humanoid robotics customer. The second quarter net loss attributable to VPG stockholders was $1.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The company projects organic annual revenue growth in fiscal 2026 above the 8% to 10% range previously outlined and expects to deliver approximately $6 million of cost savings in 2026 as part of a three-year goal of achieving $20 million in cost reductions. Infosys and Metsä Group Expand Strategic Collaboration to Drive AI-led IT Transformation(NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) — Infosys announced a significant expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Metsä Group, a globally operating forest industry company based in Finland, under a multi-year engagement. Infosys will support the transformation of Metsä Group's IT landscape towards a more efficient, unified, and AI-ready operating model, delivering end-to-end IT services across the company's global operations. Infosys will manage Metsä Group's application management, cloud operations, workplace services, on-site IT/OT interface support, and service desk operations across both mill and office locations. Central to the transformation is Infosys Topaz Fabric, a purpose-built, composable and open agentic services suite, that will power agentic AI capabilities and embed intelligence across Metsä Group's IT operations. Metsä Group's sales totalled EUR 5.8 billion in 2025, and the company employs about 8,800 people. Infosys employs over 325,000 people and enables businesses in 59 countries to unlock AI value at scale. The company projects that the engagement will help drive productivity, economies of scale, continuous innovation, and cost savings for Metsä Group. Check-Cap (MBAI) Sets Eight-Week Target for MBody AI Merger(NASDAQ: MBAI) Check-Cap Ltd. announced an updated expected closing timeline for its proposed business combination with MBody AI Corp., projecting completion in the third quarter of 2026. The Company publicly filed its registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2026, and has responded to all comments received from the SEC staff. Shareholder approval for the merger has been obtained from both Check-Cap and MBody AI. Check-Cap filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 on April 27, 2026, and MBody AI’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 were furnished on Form 6-K on May 12, 2026, with updated financial statements on Form 6-K/A on June 24, 2026. The Nasdaq initial listing application was submitted on February 24, 2026, and Nasdaq completed its initial review on April 30, 2026. The company projects the merger to close in the next eight weeks, before the end of the third quarter of 2026, subject to final Nasdaq approval and remaining customary closing conditions. Upon completion, the combined company is expected to continue trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “MBAI.” Director/PDMR share purchases(LSE: IPO) IP Group plc announced that on 4 and 5 August 2026, Michael Queen, Non-executive Chair, Greg Smith, Chief Executive Officer, and David Baynes, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, purchased a total of 271,368 Shares of 2p each. Michael Queen acquired 200,000 shares at 66.20p per share, resulting in a beneficial interest of 200,000 shares. Greg Smith acquired 45,000 shares at 67.97p per share, resulting in a beneficial interest of 1,095,890 shares. David Baynes acquired 26,368 shares at 67.89p per share, resulting in a beneficial interest of 832,771 shares. All transactions took place on the London Stock Exchange, Main Market. The notification was made in accordance with article 19 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. Tuya Smart Launches Tuya AI Coding, Enabling Users to Build Their Own AI-Powered Lifestyle Apps with Natural Language(NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) Tuya Smart has officially launched Tuya AI Coding, an AI-native no-code application development platform enabling users to turn ideas into AI-powered lifestyle applications with just a single prompt. The platform supports one-click deployment, social media platform sharing, and is built on Tuya's global AI+IoT technology stack, offering device connectivity, cloud services, and data intelligence. Tuya AI Coding provides native support for access to more than 100,000 SKUs and connects to Tuya's cloud infrastructure spanning more than 200 countries and regions. As of Mar 31, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 1,970,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions. Gartner predicts that 75% of new applications worldwide will be built using low-code development approaches by year end 2026. The platform lowers the technical barrier by 90%, compressing development time from months to minutes. The company projects that Tuya AI Coding will accelerate real-world transformation by enabling applications to integrate with Tuya's AI hardware ecosystem. Un-Audited Monthly Sales Ended July 31, 2026(LSE:HHPD) Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. announced un-audited monthly sales for the period ended July 31, 2026, reporting revenue of 946,512,543 NT$1,000 for the current month. The same month last year recorded revenue of 613,864,601 NT$1,000, resulting in an amount difference of 332,647,942 NT$1,000 and a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 54.19%. Current year accumulated revenue reached 5,589,373,251 NT$1,000, compared to last year's accumulated revenue of 4,053,385,041 NT$1,000, with an amount difference of 1,535,988,210 NT$1,000 and a YoY accumulated increase of 37.89%. The increase was primarily attributable to stronger demand for server products and increased shipment volume. Compliance with Listing Rule 15.6.8R(NASDAQ:BRAI) BlackRock American Income Trust plc announces that, as at 31 July 2026, its investment in other listed closed-ended investment funds which do not have stated investment policies to invest no more than 15% of their total assets in other listed closed-ended investment funds comprised the following: CubeSmart (REIT), Prologis (REIT), Equinix (REIT), Digital Realty Trust (REIT), and VICI Properties (REIT).6.8R. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for BlackRock American Income Trust plc is 549300WWOCXSC241W468. First Order for Tactical Encryption Platform(LSE: BVC) BATM Advanced Communications Limited announced that it has received its first order, worth c. $1.6m, for a tactical encryption platform. The Group delivered a proof-of-concept of the platform during the first half of 2026, which has now transitioned to an initial supply order to be delivered in the current year. The platform is described as hardware based and quantum-era-ready, providing military-grade encryption and compliance with the highest security standards. The order follows projects with a long-standing customer to develop next-generation cyber capabilities, including tactical encryption. Moti Nagar, Chief Executive Officer of BATM, stated that this represents a significant expansion of their cybersecurity offer and entry into a new market. The company looks forward to delivering this initial order and receiving further contracts in due course. Atomera Provides Second Quarter 2026 Results(NASDAQ: ATOM) Atomera Incorporated, a semiconductor materials and technology licensing company, reported a net loss of ($6.3) million, or ($0.17) per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was a loss of ($5.0) million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of ($4.0) million in the second quarter of 2025. The company had $38.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment as of June 30, 2026, compared to $19.2 million as of December 31, 2025. Total operating expenses for the quarter were $6,891,000, with research and development expenses of $3,287,000, general and administrative expenses of $3,167,000, and selling and marketing expenses of $437,000. Atomera announced a new approach to GaN-on-Silicon for RF applications and continued strong progress with GAA customers, as well as growing interest from DRAM and flash memory providers. The company had 39.0 million shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Atomera will host a live video webinar on August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its financial results and recent progress. INTURAI VENTURES ANNOUNCES PRIVATE PLACEMENT(CSE: URAI) Inturai Ventures Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 8,500,000 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $1,275,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire an additional common share at a price of $0.25 for a period of twenty-four months following closing. The warrants are subject to accelerated expiry if the closing price of the shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange is or exceeds $0.35 for five consecutive trading days, in which case the company will issue a press release and the warrants will expire thirty days following the date of such press release. The company may pay finders' fees to eligible third-parties, consisting of a cash fee equal to up to 6.0% of the gross proceeds and non-transferable finder's warrants equal to up to 6.0% of the aggregate number of units issued to those investors. The units will be offered for sale pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 in each of the provinces of Canada, except Quebec, and other qualifying jurisdictions, including the United States. The company expects to utilize the proceeds for research and development, business development, and general working capital purposes. Completion of the offering remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals. PropEd Capital Unveils Nexus V2 With Volumetr...(LSE/AIM:FNEWS) PropEd Capital announced the preview of Nexus V2, an upgrade to its trading platform, introducing Volumetrica/DXFeed support and a series of improvements across analytics, education, and payouts. The update adds Volumetrica/DXFeed as a supported account path, allowing traders to access credentials and login information directly through Nexus, with real time synchronization of market data entitlements, account balances, and profit and loss information. The platform now features improved access to educational content, streamlined payout processes through Rise, and clearer payout status tracking. Accounts continue to be offered with a one time fee rather than recurring monthly charges, maintaining a simple and predictable pricing model. The company states that more features are expected as development continues, indicating ongoing platform evolution. PropEd Capital describes itself as a proprietary futures trading firm focused on providing a transparent, trader-first funding experience. The update is positioned as a practical extension of existing products rather than a dramatic change. DelphX Arranges Non-Brokered Unit Private Placement(TSXV: DELX) (OTCQB: DPXCF) DelphX Capital Markets Inc. announced it is revising the unit private placement component of its previously announced non-brokered financing, now intending to complete only the private placement of up to 8,000,000 units at a subscription price of $0.01 per Unit, for gross proceeds of up to $80,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with each Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of $0.06 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. The previously announced convertible debenture component of the financing will no longer proceed. The securities issued will be subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance. Completion of the offering is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. DelphX may elect to pay finders' fees to eligible finders, with details to be announced at a later date. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering in connection with general corporate purposes. Liberty Defense Announces Leadership Change(NASDAQ: DETX; TSXV: SCAN) Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. announced that Bryan Cunningham, President, left the Company effective July 22, 2026. The Company does not plan to immediately fill the President position. Liberty Defense provides multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high volume foot traffic areas and locations requiring enhanced security such as airports, stadiums, schools, and more. The Company has secured an exclusive license from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its HEXWAVE product, as well as a technology transfer agreement for patents related to active 3D radar imaging technology. Liberty has also recently licensed the millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) body scanner and shoe scanner technologies. The leadership team remains focused on executing the Company's strategic priorities and continuing to provide exceptional service to its customers, partners, and employees. Liberty is committed to protecting communities and preserving peace of mind through superior security detection solutions. Paylocity Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results(NASDAQ:PCTY) Paylocity Holding Corporation announced Q4 2026 Recurring & Other Revenue of $415.6 million, up 12.4% year-over-year, and Q4 2026 Total Revenue of $444.7 million, up 11.0% year-over-year. FY 2026 Recurring & Other Revenue was $1.651 billion, up 12.2% year-over-year, and FY 2026 Total Revenue was $1.771 billion, up 11.0% year-over-year. FY 2026 GAAP net income increased 18.8% to $269.7 million from $227.1 million in FY 2025, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.3% to $654.9 million from $583.0 million in FY 2025. The company repurchased $398.1 million or 2.8 million shares of common stock during FY 2026, and $697.8 million or 4.6 million shares repurchased since May 2024. Paylocity completed the acquisition of Grayscale Labs, Inc. in April 2026 and launched new products including Ignite AI, Paylocity Retirement, and Elevate Solutions. The company projects FY 2027 Recurring and other revenue in the range of $1.777 billion to $1.792 billion, and Total revenue in the range of $1.880 billion to $1.895 billion. Management expects FY 2027 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $690.0 million to $700.0 million. IC Group Engages Adelaide Capital to Enhance Investor Engagement and Capital Markets Strategy(TSXV: ICGH) IC Group Holdings Inc. announced that it has entered into an investor relations agreement (the "Agreement") with Adelaide Capital Markets Inc. to provide investor relations and consulting services to the Company. The Agreement has an initial six-month term commencing on August 1, 2026, and will automatically continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless terminated in accordance with its terms. Under the Agreement, the Company will pay Adelaide a monthly fee of C$12,000, plus applicable taxes. As of the date of this news release, Adelaide owns 11,000 common shares of the Company, and Deborah Honig personally owns 20,000 shares of the Company, representing in the aggregate less than 0.1% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares. No stock options or other securities of the Company are being granted to Adelaide in connection with the Agreement. The Agreement remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The company projects expected enhancements to the Company's investor relations activities, investor engagement, capital markets strategy, market awareness, and shareholder communications. WhiteFiber Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call(NASDAQ: WYFI) WhiteFiber, Inc. announced that it will host a conference call on August 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company stated that a press release announcing the results will be issued prior to the call. Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer, Justin Zhu, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of WhiteFiber's senior management team will participate in the call and discuss the Company's financial results and business updates. The conference call will include a question-and-answer session. The earnings release, webcast, and replay will be available on the WhiteFiber Investor Relations website at www.whitefiber.com/investors. WhiteFiber, Inc. is described as a provider of artificial intelligence ("AI") infrastructure solutions, owning high-performance computing data centers and providing cloud services to customers. The company projects that the timing of its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call will occur as announced. MGT Capital Investments Engages B. Riley Securities as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Support Strategic Growth Initiatives(OTC: MGTI) MGT Capital Investments, Inc. announced that it has retained B. Riley Securities, Inc. as its exclusive financial advisor to support the Company’s strategic growth initiatives. B. Riley will advise the Company on identifying transformational acquisition targets and sourcing strategic capital. The Company will primarily focus on high growth targets in artificial intelligence, data center infrastructure, robotics and adjacent technology industries. MGT Capital Investments, Inc. recently restructured to eliminate its debt, enhance its Board of Directors, and retain B. Riley. Jonathan M. Pfohl, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MGT Capital Investments, stated that these actions mark an important next chapter in the company's corporate evolution and position it to grow. The company describes itself as a technology and growth-focused enterprise evaluating strategic corporate alternatives and opportunities across expanding digital and technology sectors. |