Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China

(NASDAQ:TCOM; HKEX:9961) Trip.com Group Limited announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China. Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision's requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry. Trip.com Group's management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026). The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com. All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Corteva Declares Quarterly Dividend

(NYSE: CTVA) Corteva, Inc. announced its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock dividend of $0.18 cents per share, payable September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026. EIDP, Inc. (formerly known as E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company), a wholly owned subsidiary of Corteva, Inc., declared regular preferred stock dividends of $1.12-1/2 per share on the $4.50 series preferred stock and $0.87-1/2 per share on the $3.50 series preferred stock. Both EIDP preferred stock dividends are payable October 23, 2026, to stockholders of record on October 2, 2026. Corteva, Inc. describes itself as a global pure-play agriculture company with a balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. The company states it is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers and working with stakeholders throughout the food system. Corteva highlights its technology pipeline as well positioned to drive growth. More information is available at www.corteva.com.

Noodles & Company Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(NASDAQ:NDLS) Noodles & Company announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting total revenue of $127.0 million, a 0.5% increase from $126.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. Comparable restaurant sales increased 10.3% system-wide, with an 11.4% increase at company-owned restaurants and a 5.5% increase at franchise restaurants. The company reported a net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.67 loss per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.6 million, or $3.04 loss per diluted share, in the prior year period. Operating margin improved to (1.2)% from (11.7)% in the second quarter of 2025, and restaurant contribution margin rose to 17.2% from 12.8%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 79% to $10.8 million compared to $6.0 million in the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2026, the company had available cash and cash equivalents of $1.3 million and outstanding debt of $105.4 million. The company projects full year 2026 total revenue of $485 million to $500 million, comparable restaurant sales growth of 8.0% to 11.0%, restaurant level contribution margins of 16% to 17.0%, and adjusted EBITDA of $34 million to $38 million.

Groupon Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(NASDAQ: GRPN) Groupon, Inc. announced that it intends to release the company's second quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will host a conference call to answer questions regarding the company's results at 8:00am ET on Friday, August 7, 2026. Investors may submit questions by emailing ir@groupon.com. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed live at investor.groupon.com. A replay of the webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call, along with other published materials. Groupon describes itself as a trusted local marketplace where consumers go to buy services and experiences that make life more interesting and deliver boundless value. No financial figures, revenue, or other quantitative results are disclosed in this announcement.

OAF and Pulsin Update

(LSE/AIM:TOO) Tooru plc, the AIM listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, provided an update on OAF and Pulsin. OAF has delivered record week-on-week retail sales, as evidenced by EPOS (electronic point of sale) data from key retail partners. Pulsin continues to recover following the production and stock constraints experienced in late 2025, with significant revenue growth expected over the next two quarters. New listings have been secured with TK Maxx (UK-wide) and Holland & Barrett (new Keto flavours and Keto Multipack), plus three international distributor agreements. Multiple new product lines are launching across Kids, Keto and Functional (Gut Health) ranges, with further launches targeted for Q4 2026. The Keto Multipack redesign increased bar weight from 30g to 35g per bar. The company projects significant revenue growth over the next two quarters, supported by new product launches, expanded distribution and additional retail listings.

Board Change

(AIM: COM) Comptoir Group Plc announced that James Fisher has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Finance Director and will remain in his role until October 30 th 2026 to ensure an orderly handover. Nathan Portelli, currently Head of Finance, will move into the Finance Director role later in the year and will work closely with James on handover. Comptoir Group PLC owns and operates 27 Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired restaurants, seven of which are franchised, based predominantly in the UK. The flagship brand, Comptoir Libanais, is a collection of 23 restaurants located across London, nationwide and international Travel Hubs, including cities such as Manchester, Bath, Birmingham, Oxford, Dubai, Milan and Rome. The Group also operates Shawa in Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres and Abu Dhabi, and Yalla-Yalla with a branch near Oxford Circus. The Group has expanded internationally with its franchise partners Avolta, Areas and Qatar Airways, with restaurants in the Netherlands, Qatar, UAE and Italy. No financial figures, revenue, or profit metrics are disclosed in the announcement.

Directorate change

(LSE: RNK) The Rank Group Plc announced that Karen Whitworth will be standing down from the Board after the year end results, with effect from 31 August 2026, to focus on her other business commitments. Karen Whitworth has served on the Rank Board since November 2019 and was appointed Senior Independent Director in January 2022. She was responsible for the recruitment of the current Chair, John Ott, and supported the process to appoint Richard Harris as Chief Executive Officer, who was confirmed earlier this month. An independent search process to identify Karen's replacement has commenced. From 1 September 2026, Keith Laslop will become the interim Audit Committee Chair, having served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee member since September 2023. The Senior Independent Director role will be filled in due course. This announcement is made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6(R).

Hostelworld Group plc Board and Committee Changes

(LSE/AIM:HSW) Hostelworld Group plc announced that Éimear Moloney and Carl G. Shepherd will be stepping down from the Board with effect from 23 July 2026, after serving for more than eight years as Non-Executive Directors. Karen Myers and Wais Shaifta have been appointed as independent Non-Executive Directors with effect from 24 July 2026. Karen Myers will succeed Paul Duffy as Chair of the Remuneration Committee and be appointed to the Audit and Nomination Committees, while Wais Shaifta will succeed Carl G. Shepherd as Senior Independent Director and be appointed to the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Paul Duffy will succeed Éimear Moloney as the Chair of the Audit Committee. The company has appointed Ellason as its new remuneration consultant to develop a remuneration framework aligned with the Company's growth strategy. Hostelworld has made meaningful investments to support its ambition to return to sustained growth and is investing in its people through learning and development. The company projects a focus on building digital capabilities and positioning Hostelworld for sustained growth.

MaxsMaking Inc. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination Notice

(NASDAQ:MAMK) MaxsMaking Inc., a manufacturer of customized consumer goods with a focus on advanced technology and innovation, announced that it received a Staff Delisting Determination, dated July 17, 2026, from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, stating that Nasdaq has determined to delist the Company's securities. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission implemented a temporary trading suspension in the Company's securities on November 17, 2025, and Nasdaq halted trading in the Company's securities on December 2, 2025. Nasdaq is exercising its discretionary authority under Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4 to delist the Company's securities due to the potential for third parties to engage in misconduct impacting the Company's securities. The Company intends to request a hearing before an independent Hearing Panel pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815, which will result in an automatic stay of any delisting or suspension action pending the Hearings Panel decision. The Company's securities will remain in the trading halt pending the Hearing Panel's decision. MaxsMaking Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Shanghai, with production facilities in China's Zhejiang and Henan provinces. The company integrates digital production, software development, product design, brand management, online sales, and international trade to deliver small-batch textile customization services.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. Announces Date of Fourth Quarter & Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

(NASDAQ: PTON) Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results before the U.S. stock market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the financial results at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on the same day. Peloton’s management will answer select questions from retail and institutional investors related to the company’s business updates and quarterly financial results. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the company’s investor relations website. For those unable to participate live, a replay will be available on the company's investor relations page for 30 days. Peloton provides Members with world-class equipment, ground-breaking software, expert human instruction, and the world’s most supportive fitness community. The company has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.

Portillo’s Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast

(NASDAQ: PTLO) Portillo’s, Inc. announced the PTLO Q2 2026 Earnings Webcast, scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The webcast will be available live at investors.portillos.com and will be archived on the Portillo’s Investor Relations website for replay. The Q2 2026 Earnings Release will be distributed after market close on Wednesday, August 5. Portillo’s has grown from a small hot dog trailer in Chicago to more than 100 restaurants across 11 states. The company is known for its menu of Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-broiled burgers, fresh salads, and chocolate cake. Portillo’s operates a company-owned model blending dine-in, drive-thru, takeout, and delivery. The company is on a mission to bring its iconic food and dining experience to guests across the country.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

(NYSE: NGVC) Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. announced that the Company will release its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Company will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) following the release. To participate in the conference call, dial 1-888-347-6606 (U.S.); 1-855-669-9657 (Canada); or 1-412-902-4289 (International), with the conference ID "Natural Grocers Q3 FY 2026 Earnings Call." An audio recording of the conference call will be archived for a minimum of 20 days on the Company's website at http://investors.naturalgrocers.com/. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The Company, founded in 1955, has 174 stores in 22 states. The Company sells only USDA certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION RESCHEDULES SECOND-QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE TO AUGUST 3RD AND CONFERENCE CALL TO AUGUST 4TH

(NYSE: WHR) Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has rescheduled the release of its second-quarter financial results and corresponding conference call. The financial results and presentation materials will now be released at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, August 3, 2026. Whirlpool Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales, close to 90% of which were in the Americas, 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. The schedule was adjusted to accommodate Marc Bitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who is recovering at home from a minor bicycle accident and expected to return to the office by August 3. Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording of the conference call will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days. Whirlpool Corporation is the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances.

Boston Beer Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

(NYSE: SAM) The Boston Beer Company, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 financial results, including net revenue of $568.3 million, a decrease of 3.3%, and a gross margin of 50.4%, up 60 basis points year over year. Depletions decreased 6% and shipments decreased 4.5% in the quarter, with shipment volume at approximately 2.0 million barrels. GAAP diluted income per share was $4.96, including a favorable adjustment to non-recurring litigation expenses of $1.31 per share, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $3.65. Year-to-date 2026 net revenue was $1.002 billion, down 3.8%, with a gross margin of 49.9% and shipment volume of approximately 3.6 million barrels, a 5.6% decrease. The company ended the second quarter with $265.5 million in cash and no debt, and repurchased $54 million in shares from December 29, 2025 to July 17, 2026. The company projects full-year 2026 depletions and shipments percentage change down low-single digits to mid-single digits, gross margin (including tariffs) of 48.5% to 50%, and non-GAAP EPS of $8.50 to $10.50. As of July 17, 2026, the company had approximately $174 million remaining on the $1.6 billion share buyback expenditure limit set by the Board of Directors.

BOYD GAMING REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

(NYSE:BYD) Boyd Gaming Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.03 billion, in-line with the second quarter of 2025. The company reported net income of $131.2 million, or $1.75 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $151.5 million, or $1.84 per share, for the year-ago period. Total Adjusted EBITDAR was $350.5 million in the second quarter of 2026 versus $357.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted Earnings for the second quarter of 2026 were $144.4 million, or $1.93 per share, compared to $154.2 million, or $1.87 per share, for the same period in 2025. The company returned more than $170 million in dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter. Boyd Gaming paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on July 15, 2026, and repurchased $156 million in shares during the quarter. As of June 30, 2026, the company had cash on hand of $322.7 million and total debt of $2.6 billion.

Nature’s Sunshine Sets Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET

(NASDAQ:NATR) Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. announced that it will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (3:00 p.m. Mountain time) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company stated that it will report its financial results in a press release prior to the conference call. Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. is described as a global leader in manufacturing and marketing high-quality herbal and nutritional supplements. The announcement specifies the exact date and time of the conference call. No revenue, profit, or other financial figures were disclosed in the announcement. The company did not provide any forward-looking projections or targets in this release.

JAKKS Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(NASDAQ:JAKK) JAKKS Pacific, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $139.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 17%. Toys/Consumer Products net sales were $97.5 million, up 21% from $80.4 million last year, and Costumes net sales were $41.7 million, a year-over-year increase of 8%. Gross margin was 32.3%, down 50 basis points versus Q2 2025, with gross profit of $45.0 million, up 15% compared to $39.0 million in Q2 2025. The company reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $5.9 million or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million or $0.21 per diluted share in Q2 2025, driven by refunded tariff expenditures reflected in Non-Operating Income. Adjusted EBITDA was $5.4 million versus $2.3 million in Q2 2025, and trailing-twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA was $37.8 million, up from $34.6 million as of Q1 2026. Net Sales in North America were up 20% in the quarter to $115 million, and International Sales were $24 million in the quarter, up from $23 million last year. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s common stock, payable September 28, 2026, to shareholders of record August 28, 2026. The company projects continued momentum heading into the second half of the year, with management stating, “The year is developing as we had planned.”

Weight Watchers Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

(NASDAQ: WW) WW International, Inc. (“Weight Watchers” or the “Company”) will release its results for the second quarter 2026 ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Weight Watchers will host a conference call to discuss results at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day. The webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s corporate website, corporate.ww.com, under Events and Presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available on this site for at least 90 days. Weight Watchers is described as the global leader in science-backed weight management, offering an integrated support system built for the GLP-1 era. The company has more than 60 years of experience and is the most studied commercial weight management program in the world. Its holistic, personalized approach includes U.S.-based clinical interventions and access to GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate.

Completion of the sale of Infinity House

(AIM: CCT) The Character Group PLC announced the successful completion of the sale of its warehouse and office complex at Infinity House, Townley Street, Middleton, Lancashire, with total proceeds amounting to £9.8 million (gross). The sale was completed following the exercise on 25 June 2026 of the option granted to Robertsbridge Property Co Limited by the Company's subsidiary, Q-Stat Limited, on 7 April 2026. The proceeds will be applied to the general cash resources of the Company. The market cap is stated as £52.5m. The announcement was made on 23 July 2026. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol CCT. No forward-looking projections or targets are included in the announcement.

American Public Education, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

(NASDAQ:APEI) American Public Education, Inc. announced it will host a conference call on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company provides online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 109,000 students. Its Military+ segment serves approximately 89,500 adult learners, primarily military, veterans, and their families, through American Public University System, which includes American Military University and American Public University. The Health+ segment provides nursing- and health sciences-focused postsecondary education to approximately 19,400 students at 27 campuses in eight states and online through Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing. Both American Public University System and Rasmussen University are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and Hondros College of Nursing is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). A replay of the conference call will be available through August 24, 2026. The company will provide a webcast link at https://www.apei.com/overview/default.aspx for those who wish to stream the call.

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