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The U.S. Senate has removed proposed tax provisions targeting litigation finance from its draft budget reconciliation bill. Burford Capital, a leader in law-focused finance, confirmed these provisions were deemed ineligible for inclusion and have been excluded from the adopted legislation.

Shell plc executed significant on-market share buybacks on July 1, 2025, as part of its ongoing repurchase program. These transactions, managed by BNP PARIBAS SA, aim to enhance shareholder returns and optimize capital structure, adhering to market regulations and previously announced parameters.

SharpLink Gaming expanded its Ethereum holdings by acquiring 9,468 ETH, bringing its total to nearly 200,000 ETH. The company funded this through its ATM facility and plans further Ethereum accumulation, viewing it as a foundational currency for digital commerce. SharpLink also appointed Elevate IR as its investor relations agency to communicate its evolving strategy.

IREN Limited has appointed Anthony Lewis as its new Chief Capital Officer to bolster its capital markets strategy and fuel aggressive growth in the AI infrastructure sector. Lewis brings over two decades of financial markets experience, including a significant tenure at Macquarie Group, to shape IREN’s capital structure and financing initiatives.

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Oczyesa®, the first once-monthly subcutaneous octreotide for acromegaly maintenance treatment. This formulation offers convenient self-administration via a pre-filled autoinjector pen. Clinical trials showed Oczyesa® achieves effective disease control, improves symptoms, and enhances quality of life for acromegaly patients.

Argo Living Soils Corp. is entering the advanced construction materials sector with its first supply order of liquid graphene oxide. This high-grade product, derived from pure vein graphite, will be integrated into concrete formulations to enhance performance and sustainability. The company also announced marketing and investor relations initiatives to boost its profile.

Endeavour Mining will announce its Q2 and half-year 2025 financial results on July 31, 2025, before the London Stock Exchange opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:30 AM EDT / 1:30 PM BST, with playback available on the company’s website. Investor relations contact is Jack Garman.

KKR has launched Ascend Asia, a new financial advisory platform in Singapore, led by former Prudential Singapore CEO Tomas Urbanec. Ascend Asia acquired finexis advisory, making it the platform’s first member. The initiative aims to elevate financial advisory services in Singapore through enhanced client service, best practices, and strategic resources for member firms.

Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. announced the immediate resignation of Mr. Daniel Nofrietta Fernandez from its Board of Directors. The company expressed gratitude for his contributions and is actively seeking replacements as part of a strategic review to enhance shareholder value and guide future growth.

TELUS Corporation has finalized pricing for its cash tender offers to repurchase outstanding notes. This strategic debt management move specifies terms for various series of senior notes maturing between 2030 and 2051. The company expects to settle these transactions on July 3, 2025. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and others are managing the offers.