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Corbion Boosts Second-Quarter Sales Growth While Trimming Full-Year Profit Expectations
Amsterdam, Friday, 31 July 2026.
Dutch supplier Corbion achieved 8.5% organic sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, but reduced its full-year profit margin outlook to above 16% citing rising shipping and energy costs.
Regeneron Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Failed Melanoma Trial
Seattle, Friday, 31 July 2026.
Regeneron faces a class action lawsuit after altering clinical trial protocols for a potential blockbuster cancer drug, concealing slow event rates before the trial ultimately failed and wiped out $11 billion in market value.
Parex Resources Becomes Colombia's Largest Independent Producer Following Acquisition
Calgary, Friday, 31 July 2026.
Parex Resources reported a second-quarter 2026 net income of $444 million following its Frontera acquisition, establishing itself as Colombia’s largest independent oil producer while maintaining strong operational momentum.
Coastal Financial Stock Plunges Following Legal Investigations Into Unexplained Loss
New York, Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Multiple law firms have launched securities fraud investigations into Coastal Financial Corporation after a sudden $68.8 million partner-related expense wiped out profits and triggered a massive 43.5% stock drop.
Itaú Sells Colombian Personal Banking Operations to Shift Capital Toward High-Yield Corporate Services
Bogota, Saturday, 1 August 2026.
On July 31, 2026, Banco Itaú completed the sale of its Colombian retail portfolio to Banco de Bogotá for COP$1.64 trillion, strategically reallocating capital toward corporate banking.