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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) received a boost as ISS recommended shareholders “DO NOT VOTE” on the consent solicitation by dissident shareholders Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky. ISS cited Lifeway’s positive financial performance and share price rally, finding the dissidents’ arguments lacking context and a clear plan. CEO Julie Smolyansky welcomed the recommendation, stating the solicitation is “unwarranted, disruptive and not in the best interest of Lifeway shareholders.” Lifeway urges shareholders to follow ISS’s advice and take no action.

Polaris Off Road introduces the 2026 RANGER 500, a value-driven mid-size utility side-by-side. Starting at $9,999, the RANGER 500 delivers Polaris’ renowned reliability in a nimble and practical design. Key features include intuitive controls, versatile utility with a 300-pound capacity dump box and 1,500-pound towing capacity, and a durable build. Available accessories further enhance customization. Shipping to dealers begins in early August.

Viva Gold Corp’s Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada exhibits strong economic potential, according to a recent PEA. The project boasts a $112 million NPV, a 17.6% IRR, and a 3.6-year payback, based on a $2,400 gold price. An innovative dual processing approach, utilizing both milling and heap leach, aims to maximize gold recovery. Viva Gold’s CEO suggests the current stock valuation presents a discounted investment opportunity. The project details and evaluation were discussed on CEO.CA’s ‘Inside the Boardroom’ series.

Lucid Group, an innovative EV maker, has appointed actor Timothée Chalamet as its first Global Brand Ambassador in a multi-year partnership. This marks a significant step for Lucid, reinforcing its commitment to ‘Compromise Nothing’ and pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. The collaboration aims to further elevate Lucid’s brand awareness and appeal to a wider audience.

F.N.B. Corporation has promoted Brian Mancos to Director of Human Resources and Corporate Services at First National Bank, its largest subsidiary. Mancos, previously Senior Corporate Counsel, succeeds the retiring Charles Casalnova. He will oversee HR strategies, facilities management, and business continuity planning, reporting directly to CEO Vincent J. Delie, Jr. This appointment reflects FNB’s commitment to internal talent development and succession planning, leveraging Mancos’s deep understanding of the company and his extensive experience in HR and real estate matters.

Omai Gold Mines reported promising drill results from its 2025 resource expansion program at the Wenot deposit in Guyana. Highlights include 17.36 g/t Au over 7.5 meters, 2.64 g/t Au over 41.8 meters, and 3.49 g/t Au over 17.4 meters. The company has exceeded its initial drilling target, completing 20,500 meters across 37 holes. Drilling continues to extend gold mineralization, with results pending for 8 more holes. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment are expected soon.

Intuit QuickBooks introduces new features including faster payments, AI-powered bank feed, automated depreciation methods, and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) enhancements. QuickBooks Payments enables one-click invoice payments, while AI streamlines bank transaction categorization. Automated depreciation supports reducing balance methods. CIS improvements automate subcontractor statement sending and HMRC verification. These updates aim to simplify financial workflows, improve accuracy, and free up time for businesses and accountants, reflecting Intuit’s commitment to innovation and customer feedback.

Ericsson announced the completion of equity investments by twelve CSPs into Aduna, establishing it as a 50:50 joint venture operational since September 2024. Aduna aims to aggregate and commercialize network APIs globally, fostering developer innovation through a unified platform. Its ecosystem includes CSPs, developer platforms, GSIs, CPaaS providers, and ISVs. This collaborative effort, leveraging Ericsson’s network platform and the partners’ telecom expertise, seeks to avoid fragmentation in network API development and drive industry growth.

Relief Therapeutics will merge with NeuroX, the successor to MindMaze, in a deal valuing Relief at CHF 100M and NeuroX at CHF 1B. Relief shareholders will own approximately 9% of the combined entity, focused on AI-based digital neurotherapeutics. NeuroX, which acquired MindMaze’s assets, brings a clinically validated platform with over $350M invested. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending approvals and customary conditions. The merger aims to create a publicly listed, AI-driven health tech enterprise.

NWTN Inc. will hold its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on August 12, 2025, both in person in Dubai and virtually. Shareholders as of July 16, 2025, can vote on key proposals, including a name change to “Robo.ai Inc.” and a board reshuffle featuring the removal of several directors and the nomination of a new independent director. Investors will also vote on adopting a Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. NWTN urges shareholders to review all SEC filings before voting.