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Escalade (NASDAQ:ESCA) delivered a surge in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, despite a relatively flat top-line performance.

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) reported a resilient start to 2026, posting first-quarter GAAP earnings of $556 million, or $0.89 per share.

Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady momentum in its vacation ownership business and a significant increase to its full-year earnings expectations.

Merck (NYSE:MRK) reported a strong opening to 2026, with worldwide sales climbing 5% to $16.3 billion, driven by the continued dominance of its blockbuster cancer therapy and the rapid uptake of its newly launched cardiovascular portfolio.

Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) reported first-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines, despite significant headwinds in the residential HVAC sector.

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) reported first-quarter net income of $23.3 million, marking a resilient performance for the Tyler, Texas-based holding company as it benefited from higher lending volumes and disciplined margin management.

California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) reported first-quarter results that remained largely stable as the utility stands on the verge of a significant regulatory breakthrough.

Mobile apps for Binance, OKX, Bitget and MEXC are no longer available on the Philippine version of the Apple App Store.

Tether Investments has proposed merging Twenty One Capital, Strike and Elektron Energy into a single listed entity combining bitcoin treasury, mining and financial services.

South32 Limited (ASX:S32) has revealed a substantial capital expenditure increase for its flagship Hermosa project in Arizona, lifting the expected growth capital for the Taylor deposit to about US$3.3 billion (approximately A$4.6 billion), up from US$2.16 billion at final investment approval.