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TotalEnergies SE announced the purchase of its own shares (FR0000120271) between August 25 and August 29, 2025, in accordance with shareholder authorizations. The company repurchased a total of 2,695,961 shares at a weighted average price of EUR 53.427807 per share, for a total amount of EUR 144,039,282.96. Transactions occurred on the AQEU, CEUX, XPAR, and TQEX markets. TotalEnergies aims to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.

On September 1, 2025, Shell plc repurchased 497,559 shares on LSE, Chi-X, and BATS, ranging from £27.0950 to £27.3050, and 500,000 shares on XAMS and CBOE DXE, priced between €31.4550 and €31.6500. This is part of their buyback program, announced July 31, 2025, continuing until October 24, 2025. HSBC Bank plc independently manages trading within pre-set risk and regulatory parameters, covering both on-market and off-market purchases.

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals secured £620,000 through convertible loan notes (CLNs) to fund the clinical trial of HG-CT-1, a CAR-T cell therapy. Issued at £5.30 per share, the non-interest bearing CLNs will automatically convert into 116,982 Ordinary Shares around November 15, 2025, following eased headroom restrictions under FCA Prospectus Rules. The funding supports the ongoing Phase I trial for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. The new shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange.

STMicroelectronics (STM) reported its share repurchase program status for August 25-29, 2025. The company repurchased 271,723 shares (0.03% of issued capital) at €23.4140 per share, totaling €6,362,126.30. Approved on May 22, 2024, the program aims to cover share option program obligations and employee allocations. STM now holds 18,960,219 treasury shares, about 2.1% of issued capital. Detailed trade information is on STM’s investor relations website.

Heineken Holding N.V. (HKHHY) repurchased 173,896 shares between August 25-29, 2025, at an average price of €61.20 per share. This buyback is part of the first tranche (up to €375 million) of their €750 million share buyback program, announced on February 12, 2025. As of August 29, 2025, Heineken has repurchased 2,305,014 shares for a total of €149.84 million. Weekly updates are available on the company website.

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China’s sustainability efforts are gaining recognition, with an upgrade from “A-” to “A” in Hang Seng Indexes Company’s 2025 ratings. Impressive environmental performance and corporate governance contributed to high rankings within the Hang Seng Composite Index and Hang Seng China A (Investable) Index. Ping An’s strategy focuses on integrated finance, health, and senior care, leveraging technology and green initiatives. The Group’s commitment extends to rural revitalization and community support through its “San Cun Hui” welfare platform.

TotalEnergies, with partners QatarEnergy and SNPC, has been awarded the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo. TotalEnergies will operate with a 50% stake, QatarEnergy 35%, and SNPC 15%. The 1,000 sq km permit is near TotalEnergies’ Moho production facilities. Plans include drilling an exploration well before the end of 2025. TotalEnergies emphasizes the strategic importance, highlighting synergies with existing infrastructure and their commitment to the region. The acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy of expanding exploration with high-impact prospects.

Snowflake announced general availability on AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region, expanding its AI Data Cloud reach in South Africa. This offers local businesses data residency, sovereignty, and AI-driven insights, aligning with POPIA and the National Policy on Data and Cloud. Companies like Carry1st are already leveraging Snowflake for cost reduction and faster insights. The deployment provides regional clients added flexibility. Snowflake is also collaborating on the One Million Minds initiative to boost AI skills, fostering digital transformation in Africa.

XPeng Inc. (XPEV) reported record-breaking August 2025 deliveries of 37,709 Smart EVs, a 169% YoY increase and 3% MoM growth. Year-to-date deliveries reached 271,615 units, up 252% from 2024. The surge was bolstered by the launch of the new XPENG P7 and strong adoption of the XNGP autonomous driving system, achieving an 85% urban driving monthly active user penetration rate.

FTI Consulting has appointed Steven Casey as Senior Managing Director in its Economic Consulting segment in Australia. Based in Sydney, Casey brings nearly 20 years of experience advising governments, regulators, and executives. He specializes in public policy, economics, regulatory reform, and public investment strategy, leveraging data & AI. Casey will support clients facing fiscal challenges and enhance FTI’s economics platform in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, Casey held leadership roles at Quantium Telstra and KPMG Australia, also serving as a senior advisor to Commonwealth ministers.