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Finance lease market seen reaching $789.67 billion by 2030
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The global finance lease market is projected to grow from $556.11 billion in 2025 to $595.45 billion in 2026, with further expansion expected through 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Toborlife AI names former Alphabet finance leader Sarah Church as CFO
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Toborlife AI said August 4, 2026 that Sarah Church will join as chief financial officer as the robotics company expands across North America and broadens its software platform.
Great Lakes study says ecosystem diversity acts like a financial portfolio
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A new synthesis paper in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment argues that biodiversity and habitat variation help ecosystems absorb climate change and other shocks.
Vertical Insure gets financing from Updata Partners to expand embedded insurance
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Vertical Insure said Aug. 4 it secured new financing led by Updata Partners to scale its embedded insurance infrastructure for vertical SaaS platforms.
Massive Bio makes first strategic AI investment in Rivvi
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Massive Bio announced its inaugural strategic investment in Rivvi AI at Ai4 2026 in Las Vegas, pairing oncology matching intelligence with agentic healthcare workflows.
Pyramid Global Hospitality adds senior leaders across finance and operations
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Pyramid Global Hospitality named new leaders in finance, luxury operations, hotel operations and food and beverage as of Aug. 4, 2026. The moves are meant to deepen support for more than 200 properties and strengthen performance for owners across…
Sovereign growth checks fall 47% as lead-investor bar rises
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New Yanne Capital research says sovereign wealth funds cut average growth-stage check sizes from $180 million in 2022 to about $95 million in early 2026. The shift is changing how founders raise, with named leads and longer parallel timelines now…
Utah guide outlines bank statement mortgage options for self-employed borrowers
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Steve Saxton of Christian Roberts Mortgage has released a guide showing how Utah self-employed borrowers may qualify for home loans using 12 months of business bank statements or 1099 income instead of relying only on tax returns.
KS Bank to open Lillington branch Aug. 10
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KS Bank will open its second Harnett County branch in Lillington on Aug. 10, adding teller, ATM, digital banking, mortgage and wealth management services.
LOTTE Holdings backs Metaphore Biotechnologies in CVC investment
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LOTTE Holdings has invested in Cambridge-based Metaphore Biotechnologies, a preclinical generative AI drug-discovery company founded in 2021 by Flagship Pioneering’s Flagship Labs. The deal adds another corporate backer to Metaphore as it advances…
Investor10 launches Spanish-language investing platform for stocks and ETFs
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Investor10 launched a Spanish-language version of its investing platform on July 15, 2026, targeting Hispanic-market investors who want structured tools for stock and ETF research, portfolio tracking and dividend analysis.
XS.com’s brand chief outlines global trust strategy in FXStreet interview
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Despina Iapona, group brand director at XS.com, says the company is focusing on trust, consistency and local relevance as it expands globally.
iCalculators.org launches free calculator suite with STEM focus
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iCalculators.org says it has expanded its free online calculator suite with tools for math, finance, health, science, date and time, and education.
XS.com builds global brand around trust and local relevance
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XS.com’s brand director says the broker is leaning on credibility, consistency and regional insight as it expands globally.
Thailand draws $26.8B in electronics investment as chip supply chains shift
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Thailand has pulled in more than $26.8 billion in semiconductor and advanced electronics investment applications over the past three years, according to the Thailand Board of Investment.
Be Belong adds veteran investor Peter Plaut as CFO with $1 million personal stake
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Be Belong Group says 30-year Wall Street veteran Peter Plaut has committed $1 million of personal capital to its $10 million Series A and joined the company as CFO and board member.
Clue launches Fleet Financials for asset-level cost tracking
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Clue introduced Fleet Financials on Aug. 3, 2026, to help contractors see what each piece of equipment costs to own and operate.
PRN Funding expands revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank
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PRN Funding has closed on a senior secured revolving line of credit with Fifth Third Bank that increases its existing facility by 50% and refinances the old line.
Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago
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Ascend Technologies has acquired Chicago-area MSP Xamin, adding more than 25 years of financial services experience and a compliance-focused service stack.
Go Ministry launches online prayer platform for global users
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Go Ministry has launched a digital prayer website that lets people worldwide submit requests, pray for others and choose public or private sharing.
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