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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.

On August 26, 2025, Shell plc repurchased approximately 2 million shares in GBP and EUR across LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, and CBOE DXE, with HSBC Bank plc independently managing the trades. Prices ranged from £27.03 to £27.27 for GBP shares and €31.395 to €31.70 for EUR shares. This buyback is part of Shell’s ongoing capital allocation program announced on July 31, 2025, and adheres to UK Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulations.

Liberis partners with Elavon (U.S. Bank subsidiary) to launch “Quick Capital,” a streamlined funding solution for U.S. small businesses. This unlocks capital access for over 275,000 Elavon merchants through a revenue-based financing program embedded within the Elavon merchant portal. Quick Capital aims to provide fast, flexible funding, leveraging Elavon’s data for quicker approvals and simplified applications. It addresses the increasing need for flexible financing due to recent revenue declines among small businesses.

An Air China Boeing 777-300, flying from London to Beijing with 265 people onboard, made an emergency landing in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia due to an engine malfunction. The aircraft landed safely, but the airport is not equipped for repairs. Air China dispatched a replacement aircraft and technicians. Passengers are awaiting transfer to the terminal before their flight to Beijing, scheduled for 6:00 PM local time. Russian authorities are assisting with the logistical challenge posed by the grounded aircraft.