New research by Robert Half reveals that while 76% of U.S. small business leaders are optimistic about hiring in 2026, 54% say AI-generated job applications have made hiring more difficult due to challenges in authenticating candidates. Only 12% report having the talent needed for key projects, with 56% facing significant skills gaps that have widened over the past year. Many small businesses are turning to staffing firms to help verify candidate information and find specialized talent, as AI increases application volume but complicates candidate evaluation. Despite these hurdles, small businesses remain a major source of job openings across several professional fields in the U.S.
BitFuFu Inc. reported a Q2 2026 earnings per share of -$0.02, missing estimates and showing a 100% earnings surprise. Revenue fell 62.9% year-over-year to $42.8 million, driven by a 27.5% drop in Bitcoin price and lower demand for cloud mining, resul...
Sensus Healthcare reported a sharp decline in Q2 revenue to $2.3 million, down from $7.3 million last year, due to delayed financing for its SRT-100 medical devices. The company has severed ties with the problematic bank causing the delays and expect...
Duos Technologies Group (DUOT) has sold its rail technology subsidiary to focus on the AI data center market, securing over $500 million in five-year hosting service contracts with Axe Compute Inc. The company reported Q2 earnings per share of $0.66 ...
Shopify reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations thanks to significant growth in AI-driven commerce. AI-driven traffic and orders to Shopify stores tripled year-over-year, boosting confidence in the company's AI innovation. S...
Freightos Limited reported Q2 results surpassing expectations with an EPS of -$0.03 versus -$0.05 expected and record revenue of $7.7 million, driven by a 19% increase in core platform revenue. The company narrowed its adjusted EBITDA loss to $2 mill...
