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Following severe storms with 70 mph winds, ComEd is working to restore power to northern Illinois. Over 80% of impacted customers have been brought back online. As of Sunday morning, roughly 40,000 customers remained without power, primarily in areas like Crystal Lake and Rockford. Over 500 crews are deployed, and ComEd anticipates restoring power to nearly all customers by Monday afternoon, prioritizing critical infrastructure. The utility urges caution around downed lines and offers various reporting and tracking tools. ComEd has invested significantly in grid modernization, improving reliability.

SINOPEC Engineering Group (SENGF) announced strong H1 2025 results, with revenue up 10.1% to RMB 31.559 billion and net profit increasing 4.8% to RMB 1.388 billion. New contract values reached a record RMB 71.158 billion, a 42.1% YoY increase, driven by an 82.7% surge in overseas contracts. Key projects include the Maoming Refinery Transformation and Hassi Messaoud Refinery in Algeria. An interim dividend of RMB 0.160 per share was declared. The company maintained an industry-leading AA ESG rating.

BRP Inc. invites Boston area residents to an exclusive preview of its 2026 Can-Am and Sea-Doo lineups on August 19, 2025, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Attendees will get a first look at new on- and off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, pontoons, parts, accessories, and apparel. BRP product experts will also be present. Access is free, but registration is required via the provided form. BRP is a global leader in powersports with brands like Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, and Can-Am.

Travelzoo launches new Club Offers for Canadian members, featuring curated travel deals. Highlights include a $1499 Japan trip with flights, 50% off Whistler ski-in/ski-out suites, a $1299 Mexico 5-star escape with a $200 credit, a $169 Toronto hotel stay, and a $999 Prague getaway. These deals, vetted by Travelzoo’s experts, offer significant savings. Availability is limited, and travelers can access deals by becoming Travelzoo Club Members.

Travelzoo (TZOO) is introducing “Club Offers” in Germany, providing exclusive, curated travel deals for members. Offers include discounted hotel stays in Rome and getaways to Kos and various locations within Germany. These deals, meticulously vetted by Travelzoo, offer significant savings. Membership is required to access these limited-inventory offers.

EstrellaTV, MediaCo Holding Inc.’s Spanish-language network, experienced significant growth in July among the Adults 18-49 demographic during prime time, bucking industry trends. Its prime-time viewership increased by 13% year-over-year, driven by popular shows like *Alarma TV*, *Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento*, and *100 Latinos Dijeron*. Competitors like Univision and Telemundo saw declines, while EstrellaTV continues to expand with new programming like *Objetivo Fama* and live soccer events.

NorthWestern Energy Group is launching an all-source capacity RFP on August 15, 2025, for its South Dakota electric grid to enhance reliability due to rising demands. They also explore Southwest Power Pool’s resource adequacy study. Aion Energy LLC will administer the RFP. NorthWestern Energy ensures electricity supply through owned assets, agreements, and market acquisitions, serving ~842,100 customers across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone Park aiming at cost-effective service.

HF Sinclair (DINO) announced final results of its cash tender offer for senior notes. Investors tendered $36.69M of 5.875% notes due 2026 and $163.84M of 6.375% notes due 2027. Acceptance for payment on August 20, 2025, is contingent on completing a concurrent public offering of senior notes expected August 18, 2025. Payout includes principal and accrued interest. The tender offer is part of HF Sinclair’s debt management strategy, aiming to extend maturities and optimize interest expenses.

Quest Diagnostics’ Chairman, CEO, and President, Jim Davis, will speak at the Baird 2025 Global Healthcare Conference on September 10, 2025. He will discuss the company’s strategy, performance, and healthcare market trends. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Quest Diagnostics investor relations website, with a replay archived for later viewing. Quest Diagnostics aims to improve health outcomes through its extensive diagnostic testing and insights, serving a large segment of the U.S. population.

BlackRock will terminate the iShares iBonds Oct 2025 Term TIPS ETF (IBIB) with a last trading day of October 15, 2025, and a liquidation date around October 20, 2025. iBonds ETFs wind down as they approach their target date, shifting to short-term instruments and cash. BlackRock will continue to offer a range of iBonds ETFs across various asset classes. Investors should review fund objectives and risks in the prospectus before investing, remembering all investing involves risk.