A roundup of Q2 financial results from several companies, including Victory Capital Holdings, Alamo Group, TaskUs, Xpel, Clear Channel Outdoor, Rackspace Technology, Usio, Toyota Motor Corp., Six Flags Entertainment Corp., United Parks & Resorts, and Leidos Holdings. Victory Capital saw strong growth due to the acquisition of Amundi, with revenue and profit rising significantly. Alamo Group reported solid performance driven by strong demand in industrial equipment. TaskUs posted profit and revenue growth, with plans to go private by year-end. Xpel set a revenue record, with notable growth in China. Clear Channel Outdoor turned profitable after selling its Brazil operations. Rackspace continued its string of quarterly losses despite improving operating profit and revenue. Usio posted a loss due to declining prepaid card revenue and lowered guidance. Toyota reported a significant hit to profits from tariffs, reducing its full-year forecast. Six Flags reported a large loss due to weather-related attendance drops. United Parks & Resorts saw declining profit and revenue despite attendance growth. Leidos exceeded expectations with strong revenue and profit growth, driven by defense contracts.

Macau’s casino sector achieved a post-pandemic milestone in July 2025, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) surging 19% year-on-year to MOP22.13 billion (US$2.73 billion), the highest monthly total since January 2020. The sector maintained growth momentum, with cumulative GGR for the first seven months reaching MOP140.9 billion, 6.5% higher than 2024 and 61.8% of the annual government target. Visitor numbers neared pre-COVID levels, and industry efforts to diversify beyond high-roller gaming have shown resilience.

Macau’s casino sector achieved a 19% year-on-year increase in July 2025, reaching a post-pandemic revenue peak of MOP22.13 billion (US$2.73 billion), the highest monthly total since January 2020. The sector maintained growth through July 2025, with cumulative GGR reaching MOP140.9 billion (US$17.44 billion), 6.5% higher than 2024 and 12.2% below 2019 levels. Visitor numbers neared pre-COVID levels, and industry adjustments focused on diversifying offerings beyond high-roller gaming.

A Maryland grocery chain opened a new Lidl store in Bethesda with grand opening deals, while a dock bar reopened in Baltimore under new ownership. Six Flags in Bowie closed permanently and canceled its Fright Fest event, and a gaming facility opened in White Marsh. Starbucks closed three locations across Towson and Baltimore, and multiple other business updates were reported.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the closure of Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, after the 2025 operating season. The parks will be redeveloped as part of the company’s portfolio optimization efforts, with CBRE handling the sale. CEO Richard A. Zimmerman stated the decision was based on a portfolio review, and 70 full-time employees will receive severance. The final operating day is November 2, 2025, and season passes remain valid.