ONE Gas reported strong second quarter and first-half 2026 financial results, raising its adjusted earnings guidance to the upper half of its previous range. The company posted a Q2 adjusted net income of $52.1 million, up from $32.7 million last year, driven by new rates and customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, payable August 31, 2026. The company expects capital expenditures of around $800 million for 2026, focusing on system integrity and new customer extensions, and will hold an earnings call on August 5, 2026.
Berkshire Hathaway is well-positioned to benefit from rising interest rates, holding $324.9 billion in Treasury bills that will reprice higher, alongside a $177.5 billion insurance float that funds its growth. Despite concerns about succession, Greg ...
The XRP Ledger's burn rate surged by 84.3%, with 771.7 XRP destroyed as transaction fees, even as transaction and payment volumes declined by around 6-7%. This unusual divergence suggests that the fee cost per transaction has increased significantly,...
GH Research PLC has resolved the FDA clinical hold on its investigational new drug (IND) application for GH001, a treatment targeting resistant depression. This clearance allows the company to plan a pivotal phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2026. G...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is strongly supporting legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, with nearly all of its 62 members ready to vote in favor of AI guardrails to ensure transparency and safety. CBC leaders emphasize the need t...
The US State Department has urged Americans outside the Middle East to reconsider travel due to the risk of rapid escalation in the Iran conflict. Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, including ending the na...
