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Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) meldt totale bezittingen van ongeveer 378 miljoen dollar, waaronder belangen in OpenAI, Beast Industries, meer dan 16.000 ETH en bijna 302 miljoen WLD-tokens
Samenstelling van de treasury van Eightco op 5 augustus 2026: 90 miljoen dollar aan OpenAI-aandelen (indirect), 18 miljoen dollar aan aandelen in Beast Industries, 16.278 ETH, bijna 302 miljoen WLD-tokens en 142 miljoen dollar aan liquide middelen en kasequivalenten, goed voor een totale...
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) rende noto un portafoglio complessivo di circa 378 milioni di dollari, che comprende OpenAI, Beast Industries, oltre 16.000 ETH e quasi 302 milioni di token WLD
Composizione della tesoreria di Eightco al 5 agosto 2026: 90 milioni di dollari di azioni OpenAI (indirette), 18 milioni di dollari di azioni Beast Industries, 16.278 ETH, quasi 302 milioni di partecipazioni WLD e 142 milioni di dollari in liquidità e mezzi equivalenti, per un totale di...
Barry Gosin quittera ses fonctions de CEO de Newmark Group Inc. à la fin de l'année ; il restera président du conseil d'administration de Newmark & Co. Real Estate, la société d'exploitation de Newmark
NEW YORK , 8 août 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq : NMRK) (« Newmark » ou la « société »), l'un des principaux conseillers et prestataires de services en immobilier d'entreprise auprès de grands investisseurs institutionnels, de multinationales et d'autres propriétaires...
Lennar Debuts Sutton and Hollis, Two New Home Collections at Valencia in the Santa Clarita Valley
VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced the Grand Opening of Sutton and Hollis, two new collections of single-family homes at Valencia, the premier master-planned community in the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley....
This Marriott Wants Attendees to Live Like Athletes
Champions from different worlds can now have an experience together at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Florida through its Stay Like a Champion program. Now inching toward a year in operation, the program has been designed to introduce attendees to a mix of the fitness-centric lifestyle of an…
Ecopetrol Announces the Convening of Bondholders' Meetings for Domestic Public Debt Bonds on August 18
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company" or "Ecopetrol") announces that, in connection with the merger by absorption between Ecopetrol S.A., as the surviving company, and Parque Solar Portón del Sol S.A.S., as the absorbed...
Greenberg Traurig's Friederike Görgens Named Law360 Rising Star
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Friederike S. Görgens, a shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to Law360's 2026 Rising Stars list in the International Trade category. The list honors attorneys under 40 years old whose "legal accomplishments belie...
Wildfires Reveal the Risks of a Net Zero Electricity Grid as Climate Activists and Politicians Exploit Wildfire Tragedies says Friends of Science Society
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada plans to spend $1 trillion on building out an east-west 'clean energy' power grid as part of its net zero climate plan, but Friends of Science Society says, while additional power generation is needed, net zero should not be the rationale,...
NASDAQ: MDLN Investigation Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages Medline Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLN) Investors to Contact the Firm
RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Medline Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLN) on behalf of investors who purchased or...
Tales of the Cocktail 2026: See How These Brands Catered to Industry Pros and Drinks Enthusiasts
Spirits brands like Absolut, Bulleit, and Diageo hosted pool parties, activations, and events at the annual cocktail conference in New Orleans.

Creature Comforts
How thoughtfully managed animal encounters can support attendee wellness and leave a lasting impression Sometimes the most memorable part of a hotel visit isn’t the lobby or guest room, it’s […] The post Creature Comforts appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Interview Series: Cvent's Rachel Andrews on Record-Breaking Cvent Connect 2026 and Major Company Rebrand
Head of global meetings and events shares insights from her role at Cvent, including event management strategies, the Nashville effect and the future of AI in event planning.

Lollapalooza 2026 Photo Tour: 10 Experiences from Chicago’s Grant Park
More than 45 partner brands showed up at Lollapalooza with experiential destinations (and weather escapes) to surprise and delight nearly 400,000 music fans. We highlight 10 sponsor activations that rocked the festival experience. The post Lollapalooza 2026 Photo Tour: 10 Experiences from Chicago’s…
Former RX Executive Tapped to Lead Messe Düsseldorf North America
Trade show veteran Geoffrey Sauer to lead Chicago-based subsidiary's growth strategy

Coca-Cola Activates its Largest Footprint Yet at Essence Festival
Keeping a presenting sponsorship fresh after 31 years is challenging, but with comprehensive feedback analysis, and hyper-local inspiration, Coca-Cola ensures its presence at Essence Festival of Culture is never flat. The post Coca-Cola Activates its Largest Footprint Yet at Essence Festival…
Fanatics Fest 2026: Inside the Winning Experiential Builds and Viral Moments
From a sauce-filled dunk tank to a life-size UFC Octagon, record attendance was only part of the story. Take a look at the activations that had TSNN taking notes.

Five Forces That Will Shape Business Events By 2030
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Growth Investment & the New Geography of Business Events
Few industries reflect the health of the global economy as clearly as the exhibition industry. When businesses are expanding, trade exhibitions flourish. When industries innovate, new exhibitions emerge. When governments seek to attract investment, promote exports, encourage tourism, and strengthen…

The Global Shift: How Emerging Markets Are Redefining the Exhibition Industry
For many years, the global exhibition landscape was largely associated with established markets such as Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. These countries developed worldclass exhibition infrastructure, hosted globally recognised trade fairs, and became benchmarks…

Houston Tents & Events Acquires Jaacked Event Rentals
Houston Tents & Events has acquired Jaacked Event Rentals and expanded into West Texas. The deal creates Houston Tents & Events – West Texas Division. It also keeps Jaacked Event Rentals owners Jomar Alcala and Priscilla De Luna Alcala with the business. Jaacked Event Rentals has served San Angelo,…
