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Wickes Group reported continued volume-driven growth in the first half of 2026, with revenue increasing 2.1% to £865.3 million and adjusted profit before tax rising 1.1% to £27.6 million.

Princes Group reported higher first-half revenue, earnings and cash generation as the UK and European food and beverage company continues integrating acquisitions and pursuing additional M&A opportunities.

Vera Bradley reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sequential improvement in comparable sales trends as the accessories and lifestyle brand works through a broader product and merchandising transformation.

Evolution Petroleum reported a strong sequential rebound in its fiscal fourth quarter as higher energy prices, increased production and improved operations drove revenue and adjusted EBITDA sharply higher.

Forgent Power Solutions reported record fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results as demand for electrical distribution equipment supporting data centers, power infrastructure and energy-intensive industrial facilities accelerated.

Trip.com Group reported continued international expansion during the second quarter of 2026 as resilient travel demand helped revenue increase despite macroeconomic and regulatory pressures.

Niobrara Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on middle-market B2B technology and technology-enabled services companies, has acquired MSP Corp, a Canadian managed IT services provider specializing in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud environments for small and midsize businesses. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gaia Dynamics has raised $7 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Corazon Capital as the company expands its AI-powered global trade platform into strategic trade intelligence, compliance planning and tariff optimization.

Pindrop, a cybersecurity company specializing in deepfake detection and identity verification, has launched Pindrop BotStopper, a standalone technology designed to detect AI voice agents and automated callers in real time as enterprises face a rapidly growing volume of machine-generated interactions.

Salesforce has expanded Missionforce, its AI platform for government and national security organizations, with new capabilities and partnerships with OpenAI and NVIDIA designed to help agencies deploy mission-specific artificial intelligence while maintaining control over sensitive data and infrastructure.

AcouBatt, a University College London spinout developing AI-powered acoustic sensing technology for battery manufacturing and monitoring, has raised £1.1 million in pre-seed funding to help manufacturers produce lithium-ion batteries faster, with less waste and greater visibility into potential safety defects.

May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle technology company focused on commercial ride-hail services, has agreed to go public through a business combination with ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. that implies a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $1.4 billion.

Embodied AI, a Lausanne-based robotics startup developing intelligent machines for manufacturing and logistics, has launched with a first financing round led by Faber VC as it seeks to build a robotic workforce capable of learning directly on industrial production lines. The company did not disclose the size of the round.

McGuireWoods has expanded its Seattle litigation practice with the addition of former Boeing product liability lawyers Allison Kendrick and David Lassen, bringing decades of aviation, aerospace and complex commercial litigation experience to the firm's growing West Coast platform.

Hackuity, an AI-powered Vulnerability Operations Center platform, announced that it has raised $19 million in new funding led by Forgepoint Capital International, with participation from existing investors Bright Pixel, Bpifrance, and Seventure Partners. The round brings Hackuity's total funding to $38 million.

Pipedrive has launched Nova, an AI-powered meeting intelligence tool built directly into its CRM platform to help sales teams prepare for customer calls, record and transcribe conversations, and draft CRM updates after meetings.

Brian Harrell is a security and critical infrastructure expert with more than two decades of experience spanning the U.S. Marine Corps, law enforcement, cybersecurity, physical security, and federal government leadership. He previously served as the sixth Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and as the first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at CISA, where he helped lead efforts to protect sectors including energy, water, financial services, communications, and transportation. Today, Harrell advises organizations on preparedness, risk reduction, and response to physical and cyber threats, including through his roles on the Advisory Board of Shooter Detection Systems and the Security Industry Association’s Board of Directors. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Brian Harrell to learn more about physical security risk, critical infrastructure protection, security convergence, and real-time threat detection. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Brian Harrell to learn more.

The U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Bureau of Investigation are examining cyberattacks involving energy tankers headed toward American ports, according to CBS.

Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Heart Institute, one of the largest gifts to a healthcare institution in U.S. history. The funding will help create Oregon's first hospital dedicated to women's health while supporting a major expansion of cardiovascular care, research and technology.

Volvo Cars has launched new long-range plug-in hybrid versions of its best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs for European and American markets, extending electric driving range to as much as 200 kilometers for the XC60 and 160 kilometers for the XC90 on a single charge.

Ford has introduced an updated 2027 F-150 lineup featuring a new standard engine, expanded V-8 availability, hands-free towing technology, and a Carhartt-branded edition. 

Vera Therapeutics reported that Trutakna stabilized kidney function and reduced disease progression during the final two-year analysis of its Phase 3 ORIGIN 3 trial.

OpenAI is working with Anthropic and Google DeepMind to explore greater coordination around artificial intelligence safety, according to Reuters.

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $1.21 billion for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 system, according to a Department of War posting via Breaking Defense.

Meta Platforms plans to begin deploying its latest internally designed artificial intelligence chip in data centers during the first half of 2027, according to the Los Angeles Times.

SpaceX plans to conduct Starship’s first orbital test flight on September 22. The mission will be the 14th integrated test flight of the Starship launch system and represents a major progression from previous suborbital demonstrations.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to answer questions about whether it properly certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi, according to Electrek.

Loora is an AI-powered English learning platform that gives users a personal AI tutor for one-on-one conversations, personalized feedback, and practice centered on real-life situations and individual interests. Alongside its consumer app, Loora offers a B2B product for corporations, governments, and universities. The company has taught more than 15 million learners and supported more than 250 million interactions since launching. Today, Loora also raised $22 million in Series B funding, led by Union Tech Ventures, bringing funding to $43.25 million as it increases access to effective English fluency training.  vgames also participated in the round alongside existing investors Emerge, Hearst Ventures, and QP Ventures. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Loora Co-Founder Roy Mor to learn more.

OpenAI has held preliminary discussions with major investors about a new funding round that could value the artificial intelligence company at approximately $1.2 trillion, according to Reuters.

TrustedHousesitters, a global home and pet-sitting marketplace, has appointed TaskRabbit Chief Product Officer Drew Wrangles as Board Advisor as the company prepares for its next phase of international growth, with the U.S. identified as a priority market.