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CreateAI Holdings (TSPH) will showcase its AI advancements and “Heroes of Jin Yong” game at ChinaJoy 2025. The open-world RPG, based on Louis Cha’s IP and built with Unreal Engine 5, will offer a first look at character designs. CreateAI will also feature “Breath of You,” an AI virtual companion, and “ACG Fans,” a platform for artists and cosplayers. The company aims to blend classic IPs with AI to redefine digital entertainment and empower user creativity. CreateAI is also developing “The Three-Body Problem” projects.

S&T Bancorp (STBA) announced a cash dividend of $0.34 per share, a 3.03% increase from last year. Based on the July 29th closing price of $37.63, the annualized yield is 3.61%. The dividend will be paid on August 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2025. S&T Bancorp, with assets of approximately $9.8 billion, operates primarily through S&T Bank and focuses on community banking across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue of $642 million. GAAP operating income reached $20 million ($0.03 EPS) and Non-GAAP operating income reached $30 million ($0.55 EPS). CEO Jeff Benck cited sequential growth in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, and Medical sectors, along with record new bookings. The company anticipates continued growth and operational leverage, projecting Q3 2025 revenue between $635 and $685 million, alongside GAAP EPS of $0.28-$0.34 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 – $0.62.

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This paper introduces a novel image segmentation method based on a hybrid approach combining deep learning and graph theory. The proposed technique leverages a convolutional neural network (CNN) for feature extraction followed by a graph-cut algorithm for precise boundary delineation. Experiments on benchmark datasets demonstrate that our method achieves superior segmentation accuracy and outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms, particularly in challenging scenarios with noisy or low-contrast images. The improvement is attributed to the CNN’s robust feature representation and the graph-cut’s ability to enforce global consistency.

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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) announced a 5.25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.3426 per share, payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 12, 2025. This marks Essential’s 80th consecutive year of quarterly dividends and 35 dividend increases in the last 34 years. Essential Utilities operates under the Aqua and Peoples brands, serving 5.5 million people across nine states, focusing on water, wastewater, and natural gas services.

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Cerro de Pasco Resources (GPPRF) reported a significant turnaround in fiscal year 2025, achieving a net income of $24.6 million compared to a $29.3 million loss in the prior period. This was driven by a $35.9 million gain from the sale of its Santander mine, which eliminated over $70 million in liabilities. The company ended the year with $11.5 million in cash and is now focused on advancing its Quiulacocha Tailings Project, initiating a 40-hole drilling program.

Zhihu (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) will release its Q2 2025 financial results on August 27, 2025, before U.S. market opening. A conference call will follow at 7:00 A.M. ET, featuring a Q&A session. Participants must pre-register online to receive dial-in details. A live and archived webcast will be available on Zhihu’s investor relations website (https://ir.zhihu.com). Zhihu is a leading online content community in China.

Bank Leumi will release its second quarter financial results on August 13, 2025, followed by a conference call at 5 PM Israel time led by Hagit Argov and Omer Ziv. The call will delve into the earnings report, strategic outlook, and include a Q&A session. Access numbers for the call are provided. A presentation outlining the results will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website and Leumi’s Investor Relations page. An archived webcast will be available for on-demand viewing within one business day.

Evotec SE has entered a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG for the potential sale of its Just – Evotec Biolog