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The Esports World Cup Foundation and IMG have launched “EWC Spotlight,” an immersive broadcast series from Riyadh during the 49-day gaming event. Featuring advanced AR technology and cinematic production, it delivers over 50 hours of elite competition coverage, including Post Malone’s live performance and celebrity crossovers, with a record $70 million prize pool. Distributed to 250+ million households globally via partners like Fox Sports and DAZN, it advances esports as mainstream entertainment, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s $38 billion gaming strategy to drive significant viewership growth.

Diebold Nixdorf has deployed its Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) at Kuwait International Bank (KIB), introducing hybrid banking solutions combining self-service efficiency with live teller video support. Operational at select branches ahead of nationwide rollout, the DN Series ITMs enable extended cash transactions, instant debit card issuance, check processing, and accessibility features. Implemented with Axis Solutions, the platform supports KIB’s digital transformation, enhancing customer engagement through 24/7 specialist access and compliance services. Executives highlight the ITMs’ role in advancing Kuwait’s banking infrastructure and meeting GCC demand for blended digital-human interfaces. This initiative aligns with KIB’s “Bank for Life” strategy, leveraging Diebold Nixdorf’s global expertise in branch modernization.

Gray Media priced $900 million in 9.625% senior secured second lien notes maturing in 2032 at par, a $150 million increase from its initial target. The proceeds, upon closing July 18, 2025, will refinance its 7.000% 2027 notes, partially repay its 2029 Term Loan F, and cover fees. Guaranteed by restricted subsidiaries, the notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors.

Delixy Holdings priced its Nasdaq IPO at $4.00/share, raising $5.4 million from 1.35M primary and 650K secondary shares. Trading begins July 9, 2025 (ticker DLXY) at an $8M valuation, with Bancroft Capital underwriting. Proceeds will target expansion in Southeast Asia and Middle East oil markets. Positives include capital for growth and Nasdaq credibility, while concerns involve the modest scale and significant secondary offering (32.5% of IPO shares).

California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the San Marino Fire Department for Southern California’s first all-electric emergency response vehicle, enabling multi-agency coordination across 23 municipalities. This EV mobile command center, supported by the LAFD Foundation, aligns with California’s 2035 zero-emission mandate and enhances climate-resilient disaster preparedness. The initiative reinforces partnerships between water utilities and emergency services, with the Foundation’s “Keep Communities Flowing” program investing over $20 million since 2012 in water security and infrastructure resilience nationwide.

Emergent BioSolutions secured a $51.9M U.S. government contract extension to supply smallpox vaccine complication treatment CNJ-016®, reinforcing its role in national biodefense. The 10-year ASPR partnership highlights Emergent’s dominance in the $10B U.S. medical countermeasures market, where government deals drive 85% of its revenue. While the deal boosts supply chain security and manufacturing credibility, VIGIV carries clinical risks including thrombosis, renal issues, and blood product transmission concerns. The contract underscores Emergent’s strategic positioning in pandemic preparedness amid growing demand for specialized, domestically produced countermeasures, balancing revenue stability with operational challenges.

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its Q2 2025 earnings will be released July 29 after market close, followed by an earnings call July 30 at 8 a.m. ET, featuring Chairman & CEO Tim Knavish and CFO Vince Morales. Investors can access the call via webcast or teleconference. Analysts are focused on PPG’s performance amid volatile raw material costs (particularly titanium dioxide), automotive demand shifts, and progress in key areas like EV coatings, aerospace materials, and digital color tech. PPG, a global coatings bellwether, emphasized transparent shareholder communication alongside its results.

Cushman & Wakefield published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in integrating responsible practices. Key achievements include exceeding emissions reduction targets six years early (50% reduction from 2019) and sourcing 87% corporate electricity from renewables. The report also details social initiatives like the DRIVE cultural program, positioning sustainability as a core business strategy.

Clean Energy Technologies (CETY) secures a decade-long federal tax advantage under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), qualifying its waste heat recovery, biomass energy, and storage systems for 30% investment tax credits or production incentives until 2032. Exempt from stricter regulations affecting solar and wind sectors, CETY leverages infrastructure-ready solutions to meet emissions and domestic sourcing requirements, positioning itself as a resilient clean energy player. While benefiting from regulatory flexibility and project financing options, it faces phased incentive reductions starting in 2033, supply chain risks, and Nasdaq compliance pressures to maintain its $1.00 share price by late 2025.

Auction house Infinite Auctions is offering Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers from his pivotal March 22, 1995 comeback game with the Chicago Bulls. Authenticated using proprietary photo-matching technology, the sneakers (current bid: $46,000) symbolize Jordan’s first victory after retirement and the final game played at Boston Garden before its demolition. This sale reflects the high-value sports memorabilia market growth.