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Evercore is expanding its European advisory business by hiring Luigi de Vecchi as senior managing director and chairman of its continental European operations, starting September 2025. De Vecchi, a veteran investment banker from Citigroup and Credit Suisse, will be based in Evercore’s new Milan office, focusing on growth across Italy and Europe. His experience is expected to strengthen Evercore’s European presence and service to clients.

Absci (ABSI) announced the pricing of its public offering of 16,670,000 shares at $3.00 per share, expecting gross proceeds of $50 million. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2,500,500 shares. Absci will use the funds for program advancements, platform investment, and general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, and TD Cowen are managing the offering, expected to close around July 25, 2025.

Motorola Solutions is introducing “AI nutrition labels” for its public safety and enterprise security products, aiming for transparency in AI deployment. These labels will detail aspects like AI type, data ownership, human oversight, and intended purpose. The initiative, stemming from the Motorola Solutions Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC), showcases the company’s commitment to responsible AI, providing clear information about AI’s role in protecting communities and supplementing human capabilities during incidents.

VeriSign’s latest Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB) reports continued growth in the global domain name market, reaching 371.7 million registrations by the end of Q2 2025, a 0.9% increase from Q1 and 2.6% year-over-year. .com and .net registrations collectively totaled 170.5 million. ccTLDs also saw growth, reaching 143.4 million registrations. The report indicates a maturing but expanding market driven by global digitization. DNIB.com, backed by Verisign, provides detailed domain name industry analysis.

Sturgis Bancorp (STBI) reported a strong Q2 2025 with net income increasing to $1.6 million and earnings per share reaching $0.76. The net interest margin improved significantly to 3.62%. Deposits grew by $40 million to $882 million. Wholesale funding dependence was reduced. However, noninterest expenses increased, and noninterest income decreased year-to-date. The bank maintains a strong capital position with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.00%.

Toll Brothers is launching its Lady Bird model home in the Headwaters community in Dripping Springs, Texas, on July 26, 2025. The development features luxury single-family homes from the upper $400,000s, ranging from 1,913 to 3,555 sq ft, with 3-5 bedrooms. Residents can enjoy amenities like a resort-style clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and over 1,000 acres of open space. Located in the Dripping Springs Independent School District, buyers can personalize homes at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. Move-in ready options are available.

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) will release its Q2 2025 earnings before market open on Thursday, August 7, 2025. A conference call will follow at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible via live webcast on the company’s investor relations website. Martin Marietta operates in 28 states, Canada, and The Bahamas, producing aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. Their Magnesia Specialties division also manufactures magnesia and dolomitic lime products.

Belgravia Hartford Capital Inc. (BLGV) has announced its largest single-day Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 25.03 BTC funded entirely by a recent CAD $4,022,955.55 private placement. This increases Belgravia’s total BTC holdings to 40.7719114, yielding a 13% return since June 5, 2025. The purchases were executed via Coinsquare’s OTC desk. Belgravia plans further BTC acquisitions, deploying an additional USD $5M upon closing an agreement with Round13.

DEFSEC Technologies Inc. (DFSC) announced the pricing of a CAD$6.8 million public offering consisting of units with common shares (or pre-funded warrants) and warrants. Each unit, priced at CAD$8.955, includes one share/warrant, with warrants exercisable at CAD$10.52 within five years. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is the placement agent. Closing is expected around July 25, 2025. Net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offering, while injecting capital, introduces potential dilution for existing shareholders.

Questcorp Mining (QQCMF) reports positive developments at its La Union Gold-Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico. A 1,500-meter maiden drill program is planned for mid-August 2025. Exploration revealed stacked thrust faults and new intrusives. Surface samples showed high grades: 59.4 g/t gold, 833 g/t silver, and significant zinc, lead, and copper. The 2,520-hectare property, a carbonate replacement deposit (CRD), shows potential for large-scale gold and underlying porphyry copper mineralization.