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Epic Games Hires Former Blizzard Executive to Drive Ecosystem Expansion

Cary, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Epic Games appointed former Battle.net head Martin Keely as Vice President to steer storefront operations ahead of Unreal Engine 6’s cross-platform integration.

New York Regional Sports Networks Abandon Standalone App to Join Global Streamer DAZN

New York, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
YES Network and MSG Networks are shuttering their Gotham Sports app to stream local games exclusively on DAZN starting this fall, despite a recent 30% viewership surge.

Tiptree Reinvests Cash Hoard with $100 Million Insurance Acquisition

New York, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Following its $1.65 billion Fortegra sale, Tiptree Inc. agreed to acquire Universal Shield Insurance Group for $100 million in cash, expanding its specialty property and casualty reach.

Energy Giants Plan $100 Billion AI Hub at Legacy Nuclear Site

Paducah, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
NextEra and Brookfield are converting a shuttered Cold War uranium facility into a $100 billion AI data center, supplied by 4.6 gigawatts of dedicated power and battery storage.

Ford Lifts Full-Year Profit Forecast Following Strong Quarterly Earnings Beat

Detroit, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Despite a headline net loss caused by billions in one-time electric vehicle restructuring charges, Ford Motor raised its full-year profit forecast after second-quarter earnings beat expectations on strong truck sales.

African Online Retail Giant Jumia Prepares to Reveal Second Quarter Earnings

Berlin, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
E-commerce platform Jumia Technologies will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 12, following a strong first quarter where revenue jumped nearly 40% year-over-year.

Medical Researchers Seek Federal Approval to Test Plant Compound for Brain Damage and Trauma

Scottsdale, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Scottsdale Research Institute submitted an FDA application for ibogaine hydrochloride, aiming to initiate 2027 clinical trials to restore neural function in veterans and civilians facing severe psychological trauma.

Worksport Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Call Following Significant Profit and Revenue Growth

West Seneca, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Worksport Ltd. will host its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on August 11, following a 132% surge in gross profit, as management signals its market valuation remains undervalued.

Don Lemon Partners With Libsyn to Expand Independent Media Network

New York, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Don Lemon’s growing media network, boasting over 10 million followers, has signed an exclusive hosting and advertising deal with Libsyn to scale its independent digital news footprint.

IGC Pharma Considers Legal Action After Short Seller's Fraud Conviction

Potomac, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Following short seller Andrew Left’s federal fraud conviction, IGC Pharma is evaluating legal remedies to recover damages from a 2018 short-selling campaign that wiped out significant shareholder value.