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BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust will not distribute a dividend for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. This is due to negative Per Barrel Royalty calculations, driven by low WTI prices and high costs. The Trust ceased operations on December 31, 2024, and its units will be delisted from the NYSE and commence trading on OTC Pink on July 1, 2025, facing reduced liquidity. All operations are now in the process of winding down.

Wabtec has acquired Evident’s Inspection Technologies division for $1.78 billion. This strategic move significantly expands Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence segment, integrating advanced non-destructive testing and remote visual inspection technologies. The acquisition is expected to enhance customer productivity, reliability, and safety, accelerate growth, and double Wabtec’s addressable market for its Digital Intelligence business to $16 billion.

The U.S. Senate has removed proposed tax provisions targeting litigation finance from its draft budget reconciliation bill. Burford Capital, a leader in law-focused finance, confirmed these provisions were deemed ineligible for inclusion and have been excluded from the adopted legislation.

Shell plc executed significant on-market share buybacks on July 1, 2025, as part of its ongoing repurchase program. These transactions, managed by BNP PARIBAS SA, aim to enhance shareholder returns and optimize capital structure, adhering to market regulations and previously announced parameters.

SharpLink Gaming expanded its Ethereum holdings by acquiring 9,468 ETH, bringing its total to nearly 200,000 ETH. The company funded this through its ATM facility and plans further Ethereum accumulation, viewing it as a foundational currency for digital commerce. SharpLink also appointed Elevate IR as its investor relations agency to communicate its evolving strategy.

IREN Limited has appointed Anthony Lewis as its new Chief Capital Officer to bolster its capital markets strategy and fuel aggressive growth in the AI infrastructure sector. Lewis brings over two decades of financial markets experience, including a significant tenure at Macquarie Group, to shape IREN’s capital structure and financing initiatives.

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Oczyesa®, the first once-monthly subcutaneous octreotide for acromegaly maintenance treatment. This formulation offers convenient self-administration via a pre-filled autoinjector pen. Clinical trials showed Oczyesa® achieves effective disease control, improves symptoms, and enhances quality of life for acromegaly patients.

Argo Living Soils Corp. is entering the advanced construction materials sector with its first supply order of liquid graphene oxide. This high-grade product, derived from pure vein graphite, will be integrated into concrete formulations to enhance performance and sustainability. The company also announced marketing and investor relations initiatives to boost its profile.

Endeavour Mining will announce its Q2 and half-year 2025 financial results on July 31, 2025, before the London Stock Exchange opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:30 AM EDT / 1:30 PM BST, with playback available on the company’s website. Investor relations contact is Jack Garman.

KKR has launched Ascend Asia, a new financial advisory platform in Singapore, led by former Prudential Singapore CEO Tomas Urbanec. Ascend Asia acquired finexis advisory, making it the platform’s first member. The initiative aims to elevate financial advisory services in Singapore through enhanced client service, best practices, and strategic resources for member firms.