CenterPoint Energy conducted a large-scale emergency exercise simulating a Category 3 hurricane hitting Greater Houston to enhance its hurricane season preparedness. The drill involved over 400 employees and coordination with more than 100 local officials and emergency responders to test response plans, resource deployment, and communication strategies. This exercise builds on CenterPoint's ongoing investments in grid resilience, including infrastructure upgrades and expanded emergency training, aiming to reduce outage times and improve restoration speed. Feedback from the drill will guide further improvements in emergency response for the 2026 hurricane season and beyond.
Old Republic International Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 5. This marks the 45th consecutive year the company has increased its regular dividend and the 85th...
Investec Bank plc, acting as advisor and joint broker to Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc, disclosed its trading activity on May 14, 2026. The bank purchased and sold 82,500 ordinary shares of the company at prices ranging from approximately 249....
A U.S. District Court has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) accusations against Cliq, a financial technology company, clearing it of fraud after a three-year investigation. The court rejected the FTC's demands for harsh penalties, includ...
The global gyms, health, and fitness clubs market reached $125.7 billion in revenue in 2025, growing at a 5.2% CAGR from 2020 to 2025. This growth is largely fueled by a shift in consumer focus from traditional workouts to holistic wellness, includin...
US stock futures dropped following President Trump's business visit to China, which secured deals for companies like Boeing and Nvidia but left key diplomatic issues unresolved. Investors reacted to mixed earnings reports: Figma's shares rose after s...
