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On May 19, 2025, Endeavour Mining (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV) repurchased 38,147 ordinary shares at prices between 2,046.60 and 2,086.00 GBp (volume-weighted average: 2,061.94 GBp) as part of its buyback program. Following cancellation, 241,402,973 ordinary shares will be in issue, with none held in treasury. The buyback was executed on both the LSE and TSX. Detailed transaction information is provided. These purchases are part of the buy-back programme announced on March 20, 2024.

Faraday Future (FFAI) accelerates its global AI-driven electric mobility expansion through strategic acquisitions in China, targeting immediate tech synergies for its 2026 product roadmap. CEO Jerry Wang will outline the strategy at the Emerging Growth Conference on May 22, emphasizing M&A focus on AI, battery tech, and autonomous driving. Partners can submit proposals via specified emails. The move aligns with China’s $8.2B+ smart EV investments and FF’s dual-platform approach amid competitive ultra-luxury EV growth projections (CAGR 19.3% to 2030).

**05/19/2025 – 09:30 PM**
In March 2025, IMM Investment and Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) finalized a landmark secondary transaction, with Hamilton acquiring existing Limited Partner interests in IMM’s $1.8 billion ninth infrastructure fund—the first APAC-focused infrastructure secondary deal for IMM. Highlighting Korea’s growing appeal, IMM CEO Jin Heum Paek cited global investor confidence in the region’s long-term infrastructure potential, while Hamilton’s Brent Burnett emphasized secondary markets’ high-opportunity appeal. The partnership leverages Hamilton’s $956 billion AUM and expertise to scale IMM’s core-plus and value-add strategies in energy, digital, and mobility sectors, reinforcing IMM’s expansion from Korea-centric player to regional leader via its Singapore hub. The deal reflects rising cross-border collaboration in Asia’s private infrastructure markets amid energy transition and digitalization trends.

MediaTek introduced hybrid AI computing solutions at Computex 2025, including the 5G Generative AI Gateway for edge-cloud integration, NVIDIA collaborations (Genio IoT platform and NVIDIA GB10 Superchip for desktop-scale 200B model execution), and context-aware automotive systems (Dimensity Auto with C-X1 chip). Innovations also featured 6G-compatible connectivity in wearables, Ku-band satellite modems, and SMR100 mini-LED displays with 276% higher brightness than OLED. These advancements target unified, high-performance AI accessibility across decentralized infrastructures, enterprise, and consumer sectors.

CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) will host a virtual investor briefing on June 10, 2025, from 9-10 AM ET, focusing on its Investment management division. Executives will review strategic portfolio approaches, recent performance metrics, and conclude with a Q&A session featuring Chief Investment Officer Eric Johnson and CFO Paul McDonough. Participants must register via the provided link at least 15 minutes before the event. A recorded archive will be accessible post-event through CNO’s Investor Relations website. Operating via Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and other brands, CNO serves middle-income Americans with insurance and retirement solutions.

Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS) will participate in three major investor conferences from late May to early June 2025, including KeyBanc’s Industrials & Basic Materials Conference (May 28, Boston), Stifel’s Cross Sector Conference (June 3, Boston), and Deutsche Bank’s Global Industrials & Materials Conference (June 5, NYC). CEO Robert J. Pagano Jr. and executives will engage institutional investors, emphasizing operational efficiency gains and ESG product innovation ahead of mid-year earnings. The events underscore Watts’ strategic focus on infrastructure market positioning and investor alignment with evolving macroeconomic and sustainability trends.

St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX: SAU) reached a milestone by acquiring full control of the Philippine-based KingKing Copper Gold Project via a $9.02 million zero-coupon convertible note, allowing debt-to-equity conversion at $0.04875 per share by May 2025. This secures exclusive rights to one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits, potentially accelerating exploration and development under Philippine government priority status. Positive aspects include preserved liquidity and strategic alignment, while risks involve 18.5% shareholder dilution upon conversion and market volatility pressures. Geologically, the porphyry system offers high-grade mineralization across 1,200-meter vertical extents, positioning SAU for future production amid global demand for critical metals.

Codere Online (NASDAQ: CDRO) secured exclusive front-of-jersey sponsorship for Mexico’s Club de Futbol Monterrey at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, enhancing its global sports betting visibility. The partnership, part of a four-year collaboration, includes commemorative 80th-anniversary kits, fan engagement initiatives, and hourly NASDAQ Tower ads in New York. Codere.mx, its Mexican division, now ranks among top betting platforms, leveraging hyper-localized marketing and AR campaigns to boost user interaction. The alliance aligns with Codere’s expansion across Latin America and Spain amid evolving gaming regulations, supported by a hybrid digital+physical model operating in seven countries. Financial terms undisclosed, but analysts highlight jersey sponsorships as effective CAC strategies against tech-driven rivals.

Albertsons Cos. (NYSE: ACI) offers prescription transfer support to Rite Aid customers following its bankruptcy, providing a $15 discount on $75+ groceries for first-time transfers and $15 savings every five refills. Customers can use the Sincerely Health platform for prescriptions, telehealth, and vaccine scheduling (covering flu, COVID-19, etc.), earning $20 off $200+ purchases per administration. The company also extends employment opportunities to displaced Rite Aid workers across 2,270 stores, leveraging its national 1,700-pharmacy network and proximity integration to ensure healthcare continuity. Operating in 34 states, Albertsons combines scale with localized service, supported by 22 distribution hubs and $435M in 2024 community aid.

AECOM partners with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport to modernize Riyadh’s King Fahd Sports City for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and 2034 FIFA World Cup. Upgrading the 1987 “Pearl of Stadiums” to meet FIFA standards, the project aligns with Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy, potentially increasing tourism revenue by $40 billion by 2030. AECOM’s expertise in global stadium projects, alongside its Middle East and U.S. teams, will integrate sustainability and smart technologies while enhancing community connectivity. The overhaul supports Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a premier sports hub and strengthens its non-oil economic strategy.