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Shell plc announced details of its ongoing share repurchase program, executing buybacks on June 23, 2025, as part of a program initiated in May 2025. The company repurchased 793,000 shares on London exchanges and 787,000 on various European exchanges. BNP PARIBAS SA independently manages the trading decisions until July 25, 2025. All actions comply with UK and EU market regulations, reflecting Shell’s commitment to financial transparency and shareholder value.

Miguel Ángel Jiménez won the Kaulig Companies Championship using Newton Golf’s Fast Motion shaft, securing his third major title on the PGA TOUR Champions. The win, his fourth of the season, reinforces Jiménez’s top ranking and marks the second major victory for the Newton Motion shaft. The Fast Motion shaft, featuring innovative design elements and lightweight materials, is gaining traction, with over 40 Tour professionals now using Newton Motion shafts.

On June 23, 2025, Dr Ashleys Limited and Impact BioMedical Inc. announced a merger deal. Dr. Ashleys will acquire Impact BioMedical through a reverse merger, creating a new entity listed on the NYSE American. This strategic alliance merges Impact BioMedical’s innovative patents with Dr Ashleys’ resources and global reach, aiming to expedite the development of impactful therapies and expand global market access for biomedical advancements.

Desert Gold Ventures Inc. (DAU) has signed an option agreement to acquire a 90% stake in the Tiegba Gold Project in Ivory Coast. The project, located in a promising gold belt with significant exploration potential, boasts a large land package, proximity to existing gold mines, and compelling gold-in-soil anomalies. Desert Gold plans to aggressively explore, aiming to define drill targets.

Ares Management Corporation is investing €2 billion for a 20% stake in Plenitude, a European energy transition leader controlled by Eni, valuing the company at €12 billion. Plenitude operates in 15 countries, with a significant renewable energy capacity and EV charging infrastructure. Ares’s Alternative Credit funds are leading the investment, supporting Plenitude’s growth strategy.

Minjee Lee secured her third major championship at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship using Callaway equipment. Her winning performance featured an Elyte Driver, Chrome Tour X Golf Ball, and Odyssey Ai-ONE putter. Callaway was the leading driver brand, with the Chrome Tour X ball playing a crucial role. The victory adds to the Chrome Tour’s major wins, showcasing Callaway’s dominance in professional golf.

Loop Industries announced a $1.5 million engineering services agreement with ELITe, its Indian joint venture, to support the construction of its Infinite Loop™ India facility. The deal follows a completed initial agreement and highlights engineering services as a key revenue source. Loop is also pursuing off-take agreements with major brands for the India JV to solidify its position in sustainable materials. Ground-breaking is anticipated in the latter half of 2025.

Tigo Energy and BayWa r.e. will co-exhibit at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. They will showcase solar solutions for C&I installers and EPCs, focusing on rapid shutdown regulations, high-wattage modules, and Total Quality Solar. Tigo’s TS4-X MLPE devices will be highlighted, offering optimization, monitoring, and safety features for Southeast Asia’s demanding climate. The Green Glove service program will also be promoted to support C&I system installers.

Molecular Partners, in collaboration with Orano Med, is advancing its Radio-DARPin candidate, MP0726, which targets mesothelin (MSLN) for ovarian cancer treatment. Preclinical data reveals promising tumor accumulation and favorable biodistribution, including a high tumor-to-kidney ratio. The program leverages Molecular Partners’ Radio-DARPin platform, designed to improve the delivery of radioactive payloads to solid tumors. MP0726’s preclinical data is to be presented at the 2025 SNMMI Annual Meeting.