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Corgi Raises $108 Million to Launch AI-Driven Insurance Carrier for Startups
San Francisco, Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Securing $108 million, Corgi becomes the first full-stack AI carrier dedicated to startups, remarkably surpassing $40 million in annual recurring revenue within months of regulatory approval.
Bain Capital Backs American College of Education to Expand Affordable Online Learning
Indianapolis, Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Bain Capital Double Impact’s strategic investment empowers the American College of Education to scale affordable online degrees, supporting an ambitious plan to potentially double the institution’s size within five years.
Endeavour Silver Achieves Record 2025 Output of 11.2 Million Equivalent Ounces
Vancouver, Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Endeavour Silver delivered a record 11.2 million silver equivalent ounces in 2025. This production surge, fueled by the new Terronera mine, marks a critical operational turning point for the company.
Constellation Brands Surpasses Earnings Forecasts Amid Broader Market Caution
New York, Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Constellation Brands reported third-quarter earnings of $3.06 per share, significantly outpacing analyst estimates of $2.67 despite a challenging economic backdrop. The results highlight a dramatic shift in consumption patterns; while the company’s beer portfolio expanded its market share, wine and spirits sales plummeted by over 50% year-over-year. With Albertsons’ results and critical ADP payroll data also on the docket, these figures offer investors a complex signal regarding consumer resilience as 2026 begins.
Lionsgate Advances The Housemaid Franchise with 2026 Sequel Production
Santa Monica, Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Capitalizing on a massive $133 million global gross in just 17 days, Lionsgate has officially greenlit The Housemaid’s Secret. Production is slated for 2026, with director Paul Feig and star Sydney Sweeney returning to expand this rapidly growing thriller franchise.
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps Resigns Following Antitrust Trial and Leaked Texts
Daytona Beach, Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Steve Phelps announced his resignation as NASCAR Commissioner on January 6, 2026, following a backlash over leaked texts in which he referred to team owner Richard Childress as a ‘stupid redneck.’ This significant leadership shakeup, occurring shortly after a contentious antitrust settlement, leaves the organization without a direct successor as executive duties are set to be redistributed internally.
Sound Group Unveils New Platform to Showcase Advanced Voice Artificial Intelligence
Singapore, Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Sound Group’s newly launched SoundSphereAI platform allows partners to test proprietary technologies, notably featuring an advanced capability to clone lifelike voices using just five-second audio samples.