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Nano-banana, a Google AI Studio image model accessible through Gemini, has emerged as a top performer in the LMArena, demonstrating remarkable consistency and prompt accuracy. It excels at tasks like image refinement, facial perspective manipulation, and composite creation while maintaining subject identity. Its strength lies in its deep image understanding, enabling repairs, style alterations, and even simple 3D model creation. However, nano-banana exhibits limitations in style changes and localized editing, and requires explicit prompts due to strict safety protocols.

Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) advises shareholders to reject TRC Capital’s unsolicited mini-tender offer to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares at $49.63 each. This offer is below Amrize’s August 26 closing price of $51.96 and is contingent on conditions, including a 5% share price decline limit. Amrize cautions that tendering shares at the proposed price would be disadvantageous and urges shareholders to consult financial advisors. Shareholders who tendered can withdraw before September 25.

Helmerich & Payne (H&P) will participate in the Barclays Energy-Power Conference (Sept 2-3) and the Pickering Energy Conference (Sept 29-30). CEO John Lindsay will present at Barclays, discussing industry trends and H&P’s strategy. Further details for Pickering are forthcoming. H&P, founded in 1920, is a drilling industry leader focused on innovation and automation, serving conventional and unconventional resource plays. The company provides investor information on its website, hpinc.com.

CEO.CA featured an interview with C3 Metals (CUAUF) CEO Dan Symons, focusing on their drilling strategy in Jamaica and Peru. Freeport-McMoRan is set to potentially invest up to $75 million in C3’s Bellas Gate project in Jamaica. C3 Metals anticipates assay results throughout Q3 and Q4 2025, which could validate their exploration approach in world-class mining districts. The interview is available on CEO.CA’s platform and YouTube.

Bubble Mart’s new Mini LABUBU blind box collection launched yesterday and sold out almost instantly online. The “Inner Code” series was particularly popular, causing overwhelming traffic and “Sold Out” messages on platforms like Tmall and Douyin. Early sales figures show over 1.078 million units sold across Bubble Mart’s online flagship stores. Founder Wang Ning anticipates the Mini LABUBU, designed as a phone accessory, will be a “super-selling blockbuster,” reflecting the company’s strategy to integrate IPs into daily life.

BeWhere Holdings secured an order for 8,000 BeMini asset trackers with FirstNet connectivity, delivering by the end of 2025. Integrated into the FirstNet ecosystem, the BeMini is designed for tracking smaller assets for first responders and public safety organizations. These FirstNet-ready trackers provide real-time location and condition monitoring, enhancing situational awareness and incident response. AT&T highlighted BeMini will enable first responders to efficiently manage assets in the field.

Jack in the Box celebrates its 10th year partnering with No Kid Hungry, having raised over $6 million since 2015. This September, customers donating $1 to No Kid Hungry via in-store or the Jack app will receive a coupon for free curly fries. Each dollar donated provides approximately 10 meals to children. The initiative aims to fight childhood hunger while incentivizing customer participation, reinforcing loyalty, and driving traffic. No Kid Hungry supports programs ensuring access to nutritious meals for children in need

Gree Electric Appliances reported a slight revenue decrease of 2.46% to ¥97.325 billion in its 2025 H1 report, while net profit rose 1.95% to ¥14.412 billion. The company will not distribute dividends. Livestreaming e-commerce generated over ¥5 billion in sales, contributing to consumer engagement. Gree also highlighted its extensive online and offline sales network. Recently, Gree and Xiaomi engaged in a public dispute over air conditioner sales rankings, underscoring market competition.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) partners with the Dallas Cowboys and Cheerleaders as the Official Fashion Partner in a multi-year deal, marking Abercrombie’s first NFL team collaboration. Licensed Cowboys merchandise will be available at select pro-shops and AT&T Stadium. Cowboys players CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson will participate in the “Style Concierge” program, with Lamb debuting his own apparel line this season. This partnership aims to blend fashion and football, extending beyond game day.

REGENXBIO (Nasdaq: RGNX) will participate in several investor conferences in September 2025, including events hosted by Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Baird, and H.C. Wainwright. The company will engage in one-on-one meetings and fireside chats to discuss its strategic vision, clinical progress, and the potential of its AAV gene therapies for rare and retinal diseases, including RGX-202 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and surabgene lomparvovec (ABBV-RGX-314) for wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy. Webcasts will be available on REGENXBIO’s website.