
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 7, 2026 -- Lumina Datamatics, a global leader in content, retail support, and technology solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of TNQTech , a leading Chennai-based publishing technology company. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Lumina Datamatics organic and inorganic growth strategy and positions the combined organization among the world s largest providers of scholarly publishing solutions.
LONDON , Aug. 6, 2026 -- AXA XL, which currently holds approximately 49% of S-RM, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining shares of the company. S-RM is a specialist corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Founded in 2005 and supporting clients in 140 countries, S-RM helps global businesses and investors navigate complex risks through intelligence, cyber security, and crisis response services. Its expertise includes cyber risk assessment, managed detection and incident response, specialist investigations, geopolitical intelligence, and integrity and reputational due diligence.
newsOne of Manga s Greatest Undertakings: Nearly 400 Titles, 100 Languages, 1 Million Pages, For Free TOKYO , Aug. 6, 2026 -- Shueisha Inc., one of the world s leading manga publishers, has launched MANGA MILLION, a new digital platform available for a limited time that provides readers worldwide with free access to manga with no registration required. In keeping with the theme of its 100th anniversary, MANGA MILLION offers a collection of one million pages of Shueisha manga in over 100 languages.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 10, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 10th The S&P 500 looks to build off Friday s record close as investors track the latest developments in the Middle East. Goldman Sachs Asset Management s Lindsay Rosner will join NYSE Live as her firm brings new offerings to the NYSE community. GCPB ETF focuses on new types of core plus bond exposure. GINC ETF aims to balance income potential and diversification. LifeMine Therapeutics CEO Greg Verdine will join NYSE Live to discuss the biopharmaceutical firm s latest achievements. Announced raise of 263 million late last week. Firm is accelerating the clinical development of its lead program, LIFE-001, which is designed to prevent organ transplant rejection.
JAKARTA, Indonesia , Aug. 7, 2026 -- Indonesia s first industry alliance dedicated to FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) has been launched in Jakarta, bringing together broadcasters, technology companies and media organisations to support the digital transformation of television. The Indonesia FAST Media Alliance was jointly initiated by Coolita and the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC). Its founding members include Indonesia s leading public and private broadcasters TVRI, Metro TV, GARUDA TV, BTV, Jawa Pos Multimedia and JAKTV with Tencent Cloud serving as the technology partner.
newsAPIA, Samoa , Aug. 6, 2026 -- On August 5, HTX officially launched the second phase of its TradFi Trade to Earn campaign. The event brings together 28 selected TradFi perpetual futures trading pairs across four major asset categories: stocks, indices, commodities, and precious metals. Through a dual-track incentive structure, users can trade with negative fee rates and support HTX buybacks. With a total prize pool of 80,000, the event allows users to trade popular global TradFi assets while earning substantial rewards.

Bitmine owns 4.8 % of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 96 % of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 14 months In July, ETH outperformed Nasdaq 100 by 2,500 basis points, the largest since July 2025, reflective of the strengthening fundamentals of crypto Bitmine repurchased 3.0 million common stock in the past week, and has repurchased over 19 million shares cumulatively since July 2026 under its previously announced 4 billion share repurchase program Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026
Company s third LTC reinsurance transaction and first on a standalone LTC block, highlighting Manulife s ability to transact in various structures Full risk transfer on the biometric risk with no asset transfer Upon closing, Manulife will have cumulatively reduced LTC risk by 24% TORONTO , Aug. 6, 2026 -- Manulife Financial Corporation ( Manulife or the Company ) announced today that it has agreed to reinsure biometric risk 1 on a block of long-term care ( LTC ) policies with 3.2 billion of reserves 2 to Munich American Reassurance Company ( Munich Re Life US ), a subsidiary of Munich Re Group, highlighting the Company s continued efforts to reduce the risk profile of its inforce portfolio. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
newsSensors measure moisture, fat/oil, color, and temperature in-line for improved process control. WESTBOROUGH, Mass. , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Increasingly, food processors are striving for zero-defects by measuring as many quality parameters as possible in various stages of production. To assist processors in meeting this goal, KPM Analytics announced the new MCT700 Series NIR (near infrared) sensors that provide continuous in-line measurement of moisture, fat/oil, color, and product temperature.

Over 1,000 J&K Bank branches to offer SBI Life s protection, savings, retirement, and child plans, making it easier for local families to secure their financial future MUMBAI, India , Aug. 7, 2026 -- Strengthening its commitment to financial security across the nation, SBI Life Insurance will enable families across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to take a step closer towards securing their financial future. SBI Life Insurance, one of India s leading life insurers, today announced a strategic corporate agency tie-up with J&K Bank (Jammu & Kashmir Bank), a Scheduled Commercial Bank and one of the oldest private sector banks in India.
COVENTRY, England , Aug. 7, 2026 -- One of Britain s most historic names in coachbuilding enters a new chapter. Thrupp & Maberly, whose origins trace back to the eighteenth century, returns as a contemporary British coachbuilding atelier dedicated to creating highly bespoke motor cars for a discerning international clientele. Based in Coventry, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering, contemporary design, and uncompromising attention to detail.
newsSix decades of sector expertise and AI-powered growth intelligence help organisations navigate decarbonisation, digital transformation and the evolving built environment LONDON , Aug. 6, 2026 -- As Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary, the company is reflecting on its long-standing role in helping organisations anticipate the forces reshaping the Energy & Buildings industry and translate market disruption into transformational growth opportunities.

Priya Ghanghas Wins Gold in Boxing and Valluri Ajay Babu Bags Silver in Weightlifting during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 10, 2026 -- Chandigarh University is flying the flag of success not only on the national stage but on the international stage as well. The University s students are putting up an outstanding display of their talent and bringing laurels to both the country and the University on the international stage. Two Chandigarh University students, Priya Ghanghas (Boxing) and Valluri Ajay Babu (Weightlifting), have brought pride to India and Chandigarh University with their brilliant performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Teams from 74 countries took part in 10 different sports during the 11-day event.
On National Handloom Day, the School of Arts and Design, Woxsen University, swapped lecture slides for loom demonstrations, hosted by the Weaver Service Centre, Hyderabad HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 7, 2026 -- What if the person teaching a design class wasn t a professor, but a master weaver? That was the premise Woxsen University s School of Arts and Design established this National Handloom Day, in collaboration with the Weaver Service Centre (WSC), Hyderabad, for a session built around India s handloom traditions and the artisans who keep them alive.
newsThe revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training LAGOS, Nigeria , Aug. 7, 2026 -- STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, giving approximately 2,000 students a dedicated space for recreation, teamwork, and campus connection beyond their medical training.