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The consumer intelligence giant posts blockbuster results, achieves positive cash flow, and unveils a new AI-driven strategy for sustained market leadership.

A new fintech platform uses AI to verify SBA financeability before a business is listed, promising to fix a major bottleneck in small business M&A deals.

A century-old Chicago food dynasty, Pastorelli Food Products, sees its iconic recipes and brand name hit the auction block in a $2.8M foreclosure sale.

The creators of Deep Indian Kitchen are launching Tem Toa, the first frozen brand dedicated to Thai food, aiming to fill a major gap in the market.

The Daytime Dining leader heads to three major investor conferences with a record of rapid expansion, but faces questions on traffic, inflation, and its 2026 outlook.

Palmer Square Capital BDC reports a drop in 2025 income and asset value but highlights rock-solid credit quality and an optimistic outlook for 2026.

Sopra Steria defies market headwinds with an 18% profit surge and a Q4 growth rebound, fueled by aggressive AI adoption and strategic acquisitions.

Houston showroom recognized at KBIS 2026 for its immersive, hands-on approach, setting a new standard for the home remodeling customer experience.

With strategic funding from Amex and Citi, Prophet Security's autonomous AI agents are set to redefine cyber defense against a new wave of AI-powered attacks.

Legal tech firm DISCO reports strong growth fueled by a 600% surge in AI revenue, launching agentic AI and a disruptive new all-in-one pricing model.

The diabetes tech firm secures major funding for innovation and acquisitions, using a savvy financial strategy to protect current shareholder value.

The energy firm details a bold 2026 strategy, pairing massive stock repurchases with disciplined production growth in America's key gas fields.

Euroholdings declared a dividend on solid Q4 results, but a $10.2M one-time gain skews its full-year profits as it bets big on the tanker market.

As political ad spend shifts to streaming, AdImpact launches AdMo+, a new tool designed to give campaigns a critical edge in the evolving media landscape.

KBP Brands' latest 78-unit SONIC acquisition doubles its stake, making it the 4th largest franchisee and signaling a major bet on the drive-in model.

A new partnership aims to dismantle the complexities of launching credit card programs, offering a unified solution for fintechs and community banks.

A new report on 1,800+ patients reveals a model for obesity care that preserves muscle, sustains weight loss, and may solve the GLP-1 cost crisis.

Fresh off strong 2025 earnings, AtriCure will detail its growth strategy and innovative cardiac portfolio at a major life sciences conference.

A new platform is treating residential property management like a tech problem, using centralization and automation to reshape a fragmented industry.

As it hits 50 years, engineering firm Nelson-Rudie hires Kelly Noel as VP of Ops to lead a major Midwest expansion fueled by its employee-owned model.