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Centuri Holdings, Inc. (CTRI) announced over $300 million in new customer awards, demonstrating strong demand for its energy solutions. The awards include projects across the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest, including a significant award to power a large data center complex in Pennsylvania. New Master Service Agreements were secured with a gas utility client and an existing electric client. These wins reflect Centuri’s strategy to capture market opportunities and deliver growth by offering comprehensive utility infrastructure services.

E3 Lithium (TSXV: ETL) released its Q2 2025 financials, highlighting progress on its Clearwater Demonstration Facility, slated for Q3 commissioning. Assembly of the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) system is complete and undergoing inspection. Joint development with Pure Lithium yielded promising lithium metal battery results, achieving >99.9% purity. Alexandra Cattelan was appointed Lead Director. E3 Lithium holds significant lithium resources in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with a pre-tax NPV8% of USD 5.2 Billion for the Clearwater Project.

Hafnia Limited (HAFNI, HAFN) announced its Q2 2025 results and a cash dividend of $0.1210 per share, payable in September. Key dates include record dates of September 4 (VPS) and September 4 (DTC), with payment dates around September 15 (VPS) and September 10 (DTC). Hafnia, a leading tanker owner with a fleet of 200 vessels, specializes in transporting oil, oil products, and chemicals. The announcement is subject to Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulations.

JOYY Inc. reported Q2 2025 revenue of $507.8 million, a 2.7% increase QoQ. Non-livestreaming revenue, primarily BIGO Ads, grew 25.6% YoY, now comprising 26.1% of total revenue. Non-GAAP EBITDA rose 25.7% YoY to $48.2 million. The company reported a GAAP net profit of $60.8 million and non-GAAP net profit of $77.0 million. JOYY is committed to shareholder returns, deploying $135 million in dividends and buybacks in H1 2025, with a plan for further dividends and share repurchases.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has drawn reaction from Donald Trump, despite Swift’s past criticism of the former president. Trump offered well wishes, and Swift and Kelce announced the news via social media with a playful caption. Sources indicate Swift sought a partner with career passion and strong self-awareness, qualities found in Kelce.

AAC Technologies reported strong 2025 interim results, with revenue up 18.4% to RMB 13.32 billion and net profit surging 63.1% to RMB 876 million. The company projects continued growth, driven by demand for thermal management solutions, MEMS microphones, and advancements in its Wafer Level Glass (WLG) lens technology, with shipments expected to exceed 10 million units this year. The acoustics business saw modest revenue growth while the optics division excelled. AAC is also expanding its presence in the automotive sector, securing key design wins and seeing revenue increase by 14.2%.

Okta, Inc. (NYSE:OKTA) announced a proposed settlement for derivative matters, featuring corporate governance reforms and internal controls approved by the Board Settlement Review Committee. A Settlement Hearing is set for October 24, 2025. The settlement includes $2.25 million for legal fees, pending court approval. Stockholders as of June 26, 2025, can object by filing written objections 14 days prior to the hearing. The settling parties believe the reforms provide substantial benefits to Okta and its stockholders.

Silver One Resources (SLVRF) increased its private placement to $6,016,600 due to oversubscription, offering 21,487,857 units at $0.28 each, comprising one common share and a half-warrant. Warrants allow purchase of a share at $0.40 within three years. Proceeds will fund exploration/drilling and working capital. The offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and a four-month resale restriction. Silver One focuses on silver project development, including the Candelaria Mine in Nevada.

Liquidity Services (LQDT) CEO Bill Angrick will present at the Midwest IDEAS conference in Chicago on August 27, 2025. The conference will feature discussions and one-on-one meetings focused on emerging trends influencing commerce. Liquidity Services operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace for surplus assets, supporting sustainability efforts and extending asset lifecycles. The company has completed over $15 billion in transactions.

The article explores a growing trend of agricultural “hack” videos on social media, promising simple solutions to farming problems. These videos, often featuring purported experts, tout household items as miracle cures. While some non-pesticide methods exist, the videos oversimplify and exaggerate their effectiveness, potentially harming farmers who rely on them. Investigations reveal many such videos are produced by organizations employing actors with no agricultural expertise, aiming to generate views and profit through deceptive practices, a model also seen in law and medicine.