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- CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike’s Fal.Con 2026 Unites Cybersecurity’s Ecosystem to Secure the AI RevolutionCompanies: CrowdStrikeAUSTIN, Texas, August 20, 2026--CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Fal.Con 2026 will feature a record 150+ ecosystem sponsors, led by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Accenture, Anthropic, Dell Technologies, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), Google Cloud, Horizon3, Intel, NVIDIA, and OpenAI. The sold-out conference will bring together more than 10,000 attendees from 4,000 organizations across 71 countries. Fal.Con is now the largest vendor-hosted conference in cybersecurity.
- The National Association for Veterans RightsNAVR Backs Legal Challenge to California Law Restricting Veterans’ Right to ChooseWASHINGTON, August 20, 2026--The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today welcomed a federal challenge to California Senate Bill 694 (SB 694), saying the case underscores a principle NAVR has consistently championed: Veterans deserve strong consumer protections without sacrificing their freedom to choose how they pursue the benefits they earned.
- Following National Advertising Division Challenge, Wellspring Meds Voluntarily Discontinues ClaimsNew York, NY – August 20, 2026 – Following a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division challenge brought by Reese Consumer Health, YYBA Corp. d/b/a Wellspring Meds voluntarily discontinued the challenged claims regarding PIN RID®, a chewable pinworm treatment for […]
- Cox Capital Partners, LPCox Capital To Expand Liquidity Solutions for Retail Investors in Private MarketsPHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2026--Cox Capital Partners, LP ("Cox Capital"), a provider of liquidity solutions for retail holders of illiquid alternative investments, today announced plans to expand its existing tender offer program for non‑traded business development companies (BDCs) into the rapidly growing interval fund market. The move affirms the company’s role as a provider of liquidity solutions across the private markets landscape for the wealth advisory channel.
- Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited Announces 2026 Interim ResultsFinancial Highlights For the six months ended 30 June Changes 2025 HK$ million 2026 HK$ million Total revenue 2,794 2,934 + 5.0% Gross profit 840 969 + 15.4% Gross profit margin 30.1% 33.0% + 2.9pp Adjusted EBITD 1 297 448 + 50.8% Net profit 194 318 + 63.9% Basic earnings per share HK2.73 cents HK4.28 cents + 56.8% Interim dividend per share HK0.55 cents HK0.90 cents + 63.6% 1 Adjusted EBITD represents earnings before interest, tax and depreciation charge on the self-owned flagship store, which reflects the Group’s core operating performance HONG KONG, August 20, 2026 - Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited (“Group” or “Emperor W&J”) (Stock code: 887), a leading retailer of European-made watches and jewellery products, announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (“Period”). During the Period, the Group’s total revenue increased by 5.0% to HK$2,934 million (2025: HK$2,794 million). Revenue from Hong Kong increased by 11.1% to HK$1,771 million (2025: HK$1,594 million), accounting for 60.4% (2025: 57.1%) of total revenue, and revenue from the Chinese Mainland increased by 20.7% to HK$873 million (2025: HK$723 million), accounting for 29.8% (2025: 25.9%) of total revenue. Revenue from the watch segment increased by 9.8% to HK$1,866 million (2025: HK$1,700 million), accounting for 63.6% (2025: 60.8%) of the total revenue. The Group’s gross profit increased by 15.4% to HK$969 million (2025: HK$840 million) with an improved gross profit margin of 33.0% (2025: 30.1%). As a result, the Group’s net profit increased significantly by 63.9% to HK$318 million (2025: HK$194 million) during the Period. Basic earnings per share was HK4.28 cents (2025: HK2.73 cents). The Board declared an interim dividend of HK0.90 cents (2025: HK0.55 cents) per share. As at 30 June 2026, bank balances and cash on hand of the Group amounted to HK$1,573 million (31 December 2025: HK$1,610 million). Since the Group was in a net cash position, hence its net gearing ratio was zero (31 December 2025: zero). During the Period, the Group opened eight jewellery stores in the Chinese Mainland, which mainly in established first-tier or new first-tier cities. Apart from the jewellery stores, a multi-brand watch store was opened on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Subsequent to the Period, a multi-storey Rolex boutique was opened on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, further strengthening the Group’s leadership position in the market. As at 30 June 2026, the Group had a total of 69 stores in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Ms. Cindy Yeung, Chairperson of Emperor W&J, said, “Considering several favourable factors such as a continued rebound in the stock market and higher tourist spending in Hong Kong, it is expected that the Hong Kong economy will remain resilient in the second half of 2026. In recent years, consumer behaviours have become more sophisticated, especially in the luxury market. Personalised and premium customer services as well as luxurious shopping environments are expected. In this regard, the Group has opened multi-storey Rolex boutiques in Beijing in the Chinese Mainland and Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, aiming to enhance its customers’ shopping experience and strengthen its foothold in the luxury watch market. In respect of the jewellery business, the Group has been actively exploring intellectual property (IP) collaboration opportunities in order to tap into the younger consumer market; in the meantime, gold jewellery has gained immense popularity among consumers and is gradually transforming into daily wearable accessories. The Group will therefore continue expanding its jewellery business segment, to seize market opportunities and elevate the brand presence.” About Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited With long establishment history of over 80 years in Hong Kong since 1942, Emperor W&J (887.HK) is a leading retailer principally engages in the sale of European-made internationally renowned watches, and jewellery products under its own brand, “Emperor Jewellery”. Through its comprehensive watch dealership, unique marketing campaigns and extensive retail network at prime locations in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia, Emperor W&J established a strong brand image amongst its target customers ranging from middle to high income groups worldwide. In recognition of its efforts in investor relations communications, Emperor W&J was granted with “Best IR Company” (Small Cap), “Best IR Team” (Small Cap) and “Best Investor Presentation Material” (Small cap) in HKIRA Investor Relations Awards 2026 by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association. For more information, please visit its website: www.EmperorWatchJewellery.com. Investor/Media Enquiries Anna Luk Group Investor Relations Director Tel: +852 2835 6783 Email: [email protected] Janice Au Group Investor Relations Manager Tel: +852 2835 6799 Email: [email protected]
- Guoquan Reports 22% Revenue Growth in 1H2026, Existing Franchised Stores Sales up 7.4%, Farm GMV Soars Over SixfoldRecently, Guoquan Food (02517) announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The Group recorded revenue of RMB3,947 million, representing an increase of 21.8% year-on-year. Gross profit was RMB849 million, up 18.3% year-on-year, and net profit was RMB213 million, up 12.1% year-on-year. Core operating profit (non-IFRS measure) amounted to RMB225 million, up 18.3% year-on-year, representing a core operating profit margin of 5.7%. Existing Franchised Stores Sales up 7.4%; Large-Store Remodelling Reshapes Per-Store Value When assessing the operational quality of a chain retail enterprise, sales of products to existing franchised stores are a more meaningful metric than new store opening numbers. As of 30 June, the Group had a total of 12,198 stores, representing a net increase of 1,798 stores. During the period, 365 stores were closed, with a store closure rate of below 3%. Revenue from existing franchised stores amounted to RMB2,581 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.4%. Excluding the impact of new store ramp-up, this indicates that the existing franchised store network still possesses organic growth momentum. Behind the growth of existing franchised stores, large-store remodelling served as the primary driver. In the first half of the year, 684 stores completed the upgrade to the large-store model. This upgrade is not simply about expanding floor space, but rather about using larger physical space to accommodate a wider range of categories and extended operating hours – expanding consumption scenarios from hotpot and barbecue to cover all daily meal occasions, and upgrading stores from mere ingredient sales points into comprehensive community family dining entry points. Penetration into lower-tier markets progressed simultaneously. The number of stores in township markets reached 3,377. By precisely targeting these markets with high-cost-performance bulk-sale items and large-pack family packs, the “one store per town” strategy taps into the vast hinterland of approximately 38,000 townships nationwide, with penetration potential far from being exhausted. Farm Business Grows Over Sixfold, New Growth Engine Takes Shape Online and membership data also recorded rapid growth. Registered members reached approximately 82 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 63.0%. Member consumption accounted for 73.2% of total sales, up 12 percentage points year-on-year, indicating that the revenue structure is increasingly concentrated among highly loyal customer groups. The Douyin channel saw significant growth: platform exposure exceeded 6.97 billion views, up 117.8% year-on-year; store GMV on Douyin reached RMB910 million, up 97.2%, initially forming a closed loop between online traffic and offline conversion. Guoquan Farm was the fastest-growing business segment during the period. Its omni-channel paid GMV reached RMB240 million, up over 600% year-on-year, and it brought in over 1.92 million new members for the stores. This model does not set up an independent e-commerce platform; instead, it leverages the existing store network as front-end warehouses and pickup points, while online content seeding and traceability livestreams drive traffic, forming a closed loop of “direct sourcing – content seeding – online ordering – in-store pickup”, which theoretically reduces marginal costs. Among best-selling products, the Golden Pillow Durian Pulp attracted a total of 1.559 million buyers, with a repurchase rate of 22.06%, and also boosted sales of related categories such as durian mille-crêpe cakes, Beihai cooked salted duck eggs, and crispy ice cream. In August, the “Grassland Sheep Traceability” livestream achieved over 8.09 million total exposures within three hours, with a peak concurrent viewership of 173,000. The Farm model completely removes the physical constraints of store floor space and freezer capacity from Guoquan’s category boundaries – the “infinite shelf” combined with a 10,000-store fulfilment network represents a critical leap forward in its transformation from a hotpot ingredient retailer to a full-category platform for home dining. Institutionalised Return Mechanisms; Hong Kong Flagship Store Launched The Board proposed the payment of an interim dividend of RMB0.0503 per ordinary share (tax inclusive), totalling approximately RMB128 million. During the period, the Group repurchased a total of 82,201,200 H shares on the Stock Exchange at an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$192 million. The dividend together with the share buybacks amounted to approximately RMB296 million, equivalent to 139.9% of the profit attributable to owners of the parent for the period (RMB211 million). The shareholder return ratio increased from 5.6% in 2024 and 2025 to 7.1%. In addition to the amount, the Board also approved the 2026 H-Share Equity Incentive Plan, which adopts core operating profit as the performance indicator. The reference target values for the years 2026 to 2030 are set to gradually increase from no less than RMB600 million to no less than RMB1.2 billion. By anchoring the assessment to profit rather than revenue or store count, the plan helps guide management to focus on profitability, better aligning management’s interests with those of shareholders. The high dividend payout provides immediate returns, while the equity incentive focuses on long-term growth. The Hong Kong flagship store opened on 18 August, serving as the first stop for the brand’s overseas expansion. Its positioning is not rapid replication, but rather validating the large-store model in high-tier cities and localised supply chain capabilities. According to publicly available data, the Greater Bay Area, with a population of 87 million and an economic aggregate of RMB15 trillion, coupled with the logistics efficiency of the “one-hour living circle”, provides ample room for subsequent regional deepening. Integrated Manufacturing-Retail Closed Loop; Synergies Gradually Unfolding Linking these strategies together is the “manufacturing-retail integration” capability that Guoquan has built over the years. On the front-end “retail” ecosystem – community stores, township stores, large stores, camping stores, stir-fry stores, flash delivery, and Farm – it reaches consumers, understands scenarios, and accumulates member data. On the back-end “manufacturing” ecosystem – seven ingredient production facilities covering core categories such as seasonings, beef, surimi, and aquatic products, with a “single product, single factory” strategy complemented by digitalised central warehouses – it converts front-end demand into scaled product supply. During the period, external sales from the industrial end increased by 20.7% year-on-year, reflecting the potential for the supply chain capability to be externally deployed. The Danzhou Industrial Park in Hainan was topped out, Heyi Meat’s Phase II commenced production, and the Daixiaji Zhangzhou factory was contracted, indicating that the production capacity landscape continues to expand. Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, with the continued replication of the large-store model, the regular operation of the Farm traceability IP, and the gradual accumulation of operating data from the Hong Kong flagship store, Guoquan is expected to gain clearer market recognition of its positioning as a “home dining infrastructure platform”. From a 10,000-store scale to an ecosystem platform, Guoquan’s strategic transformation is entering a substantive realisation phase.
- ATRenew Inc.ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a pioneer in technology-driven recycling and trade-in solutions for consumer products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Second...
- Dyna.AiDyna.Ai, DOLBIX Consulting, and Nikkoku Soft Launch AI-Powered Insurance Sales Support PilotJoint pilot tackles Japan's auto retail labor shortage and heightened Insurance Business Act mandates by deploying frontline enterprise AI across Toyota Corolla Kagawa dealerships — Dyna.Ai Japan today announced the launch of a joint proof of concept...
- Treon Flow bietet eine nahtlose Fortführung für Amazon Monitron und optimiert gleichzeitig die vorausschauende Wartung für große AnlagenflottenDALLAS, 20. August 2026 -- Treon Inc., ein führender Anbieter KI-nativer Lösungen für die intelligente Industrie, hat heute einen nahtlosen Migrationspfad für Nutzer von Amazon Monitron angekündigt. Dieser ermöglicht es Unternehmen, ihre bestehenden Investitionen in die...
- Treon Inc.Treon Flow Offers Seamless Continuation for Amazon Monitron while Optimizing Predictive Maintenance for Large Asset FleetsTreon Inc, a leader in AI-native Smart Industry solutions, today announced a seamless continuation path for Amazon Monitron users, helping organizations protect their existing condition monitoring investments while advancing to the next generation of...
- Treon Flow propose aux utilisateurs d'Amazon Monitron une transition en douceur qui optimise la maintenance prédictive des grands parcs d'équipementsDALLAS, 20 août 2026 -- Treon Inc., leader dans le domaine des solutions industrielles intelligentes intégrant nativement l'IA, a annoncé aujourd'hui une transition fluide pour les utilisateurs d'Amazon Monitron, qui permet aux entreprises de protéger leurs investissements...
- Treon Flow ofrece una continuidad perfecta para Amazon Monitron-Treon Flow ofrece una continuidad perfecta para Amazon Monitron al tiempo que optimiza el mantenimiento predictivo para grandes flotas de activos DALLAS, 20 de agosto de 2026 -- Treon Inc, líder en soluciones para la industria inteligente basadas en IA, anunció hoy una ruta...