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LIV Golf Prepares for Bankruptcy as Funding Ends

New York, Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
LIV Golf is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this month after losing over $5 billion, offering players reduced settlements as Saudi investors end primary funding commitments.

Activist Investor Campaigns Against Public Companies Drop Dramatically in 2026

New York, Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Formal shareholder activism campaigns against major public companies fell by over sixty percent in early 2026, though experts warn boards face even higher behind-the-scenes risks.

Defense Leaders and Investors to Gather in New York for Major Industry Forums

New York, Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Aerospace executives, intelligence officials, and institutional investors will meet on September 9–10, 2026, in New York to address defense technology, capital allocation, and growing geopolitical pressures.

AMFG Introduces Automated Software to Streamline Custom Manufacturing Quotes

London, Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Manufacturing automation software provider AMFG launched a new tool to deliver faster, highly accurate cost and time estimates for complex custom machining operations.

Carnival Secures Caribbean Infrastructure with Strategic Summits

Oranjestad, Monday, 31 August 2026.
Carnival Corporation executed strategic summits across Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao in August 2026, deepening port partnerships to mitigate operational risks and secure key Southern Caribbean corridors.

Boxabl Secures $233 Million Deal to Deliver 1,580 Modular Homes

Las Vegas, Monday, 31 August 2026.
Boxabl signed a $233 million agreement for 1,580 modular ranch homes, signaling growing commercial adoption of factory-built housing to help address widespread housing affordability challenges.

Investment Firm Releases Free Guide Revealing 168 Common Tech Business Mistakes

Houston, Monday, 31 August 2026.
Houston investment firm Golden Section has released a free guide detailing 168 real-world software startup mistakes, including failures experienced directly by its own leadership team.

YouTube Creator Markiplier Acquires Largest Share in GoPro

San Mateo, Monday, 31 August 2026.
Filmmaker Markiplier bought an 8.5% passive stake in GoPro, becoming its largest shareholder amidst the company’s financial struggles and potential sale.

Sony Adds Free Live Television to PlayStation 5 Consoles

San Mateo, Monday, 31 August 2026.
On August 31, 2026, Sony launched a free, ad-supported television service on PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States, offering over 100 live channels. The strategic move marks Sony’s return to console media distribution six years after shuttering its paid PlayStation Vue platform, allowing the company to tap into growing digital advertising revenues while increasing user retention within its hardware ecosystem.

Sofia AI Launches Automated Accounting Tool to Challenge QuickBooks in Real Estate

San Francisco, Monday, 31 August 2026.
Sofia AI expanded its real estate platform on August 31, 2026, automating complex double-entry bookkeeping and mortgage calculations to eliminate the need for traditional accounting expertise.