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Otis Worldwide reported mixed second-quarter 2025 results, with service driving growth amid new equipment headwinds, particularly in China. Service net sales rose 6%, with organic sales up 4%, and the service operating profit margin expanded. Modernization orders surged 22%. While overall net sales were flat, excluding China, new equipment orders climbed 11%. The company reaffirms its 2025 EPS outlook.

Expro launched its BRUTE® High-Pressure, High Tensile Packer System on July 23, 2025, designed for extreme deepwater conditions. The system allows equipment to be set higher in the wellbore, reducing rig time and risk. Paired with the BRUTE® 2 Storm Valve, it offers a robust solution. Following a successful deployment of the 12.25” system, Expro is introducing a 20”/22” Packer System to address issues with high-pressure wellhead housings, increasing expansion capacity for casing testing and suspension. Initial deployments have validated the system’s pressure integrity and performance.

TotalEnergies and CMA CGM are partnering in a 50/50 JV to develop LNG bunkering in Rotterdam. The JV includes a new 20,000 m³ LNG bunker vessel by 2028 and aims to offer seamless logistics in the ARA region. TotalEnergies will supply CMA CGM with up to 360,000 tons of LNG annually from 2028-2040, supporting CMA CGM’s Net Zero Carbon goal and dual-fuel LNG-powered fleet expansion. The collaboration will enhance LNG delivery and operational efficiency, furthering decarbonization in maritime transport.

PayPal unveils “PayPal World,” a platform connecting global payment systems and digital wallets, starting with PayPal and Venmo interoperability, linking nearly two billion users. Launch partners include Mercado Pago, NPCI, Tenpay Global. It allows users to pay international businesses with their local wallet and currency, and businesses to reach a broader audience with existing infrastructure. The tech-agnostic platform supports future wallet expansion and agentic shopping with AI.

Silver Elephant Mining (SILEF) sold 3,000,000 Oracle Commodity Holding Corp shares on July 18th and 21st, 2025, generating $60,035. This reduces their stake in Oracle from 31.45% to 28.56% non-diluted (22.27% fully diluted). Proceeds will fund general operations. Silver Elephant retains the option to adjust its Oracle portfolio based on market conditions. They still holds 29,700,110 Oracle shares after the sale.

First Northern Community Bancorp appoints Richard A. Bedoya to its Board of Directors, effective July 17, 2025, replacing Foy McNaughton. Bedoya brings 30+ years of experience in automotive and agriculture, including roles at DuPratt Ford Auburn and Dixon Bee Company. President Jeremiah Smith cites Bedoya’s business acumen and community ties as ideal assets. Bedoya expresses enthusiasm to contribute to the bank’s growth. First Northern Bank, operating since 1910 with 14 branches, is known for personalized banking and expertise in various types of lending.

Pulse Seismic Inc. (OTCQX:PLSDF) announced strong Q2 2025 results with revenue up 172% to $41.1 million in H1 and net earnings reaching $22.9 million. The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0175 per share and a special dividend of $0.20 per share, totaling $11.0 million. Pulse Seismic boasts $25.9 million in cash, an 86% EBITDA margin, and generated $27.2 million in shareholder free cash flow in H1 2025. They also hold Canada’s largest licensable seismic data library.

CoStar Group (CSGP) reported strong Q2 2025 results, with revenue up 15% to $781 million. Adjusted EBITDA surged 108% to $85 million. Apartments.com drove net new bookings to a record $93 million, up 65% from Q1. Homes.com’s sales team grew significantly, and member agents secured 62% more listings. “Boost” was launched on Homes.com, enhancing property exposure. CoStar raised its full-year revenue guidance to $3.135-$3.155 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $370-$390 million. They expect Q3 revenue between $800 to $805 million

Interpublic Group (IPG) launched Agentic Systems for Commerce (ASC), an AI-powered platform optimizing brand performance across digital sales. ASC leverages data from Intelligence Node to provide insights into consumer behavior, monitoring SKU-level data like searches, shelf position, pricing, and inventory. Led by Dr. Jeriad Zoghby and supported by Yaniv Sarig, ASC has shown double-digit improvements in impressions and sales among early adopters. This strategic move signifies IPG’s expansion into AI-driven commerce solutions, aiming for higher-margin opportunities beyond traditional marketing services.

ECGI Holdings’ Uplist Ventures gained affiliate membership to TCA Venture Group, granting access to a network that has invested $280M in 545 companies, yielding $2.1B in follow-on funding and 126 exits. Uplist gains curated access to early and growth-stage startups, diversifying its portfolio which currently includes AI (Payday Fantasy), apparel (TrueToForm), equestrian lifestyle (Pacific Saddlery), and agri-tourism (Vintner’s Caldera Ranch). This alliance aims to enhance investment opportunities, rollup strategies, and potential IPOs.