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Stellar Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 26, 2024 07:11 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $29.8 million. The Houston-based bank said it had earnings of 56 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three...

Bears safety Jonathan Owens taking break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at the Olympics

Jul. 25, 2024 20:22 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Most NFL players wouldn’t take five days off during the peak of job battles at training camp. Then again, most NFL players aren’t Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. The sixth-year backup is taking the time away to watch his wife, Simone Biles, compete...

Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat

Jul. 25, 2024 19:23 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The...

2024 Election Latest: Harris decries suffering in Gaza, calls for cease-fire to free hostages

Jul. 25, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

Likely Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters that she is “ready” to debate Donald Trump and accused her Republican rival of “backpedaling” on their faceoff. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a long-awaited White House visit to...

Nov Inc.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 18:20 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — NOV Inc. (NOV) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $226 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 57 cents. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts...

Baker Hughes: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Baker Hughes Co. (BKR) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $579 million. The Houston-based company said it had profit of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 57 cents per share. The...

Comfort Systems: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX) on Thursday reported net income of $134 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of $3.74. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning company...

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future — 'bring it on'

Jul. 25, 2024 13:56 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told Republicans to “bring it on” in what she described as a “fight for our most fundamental freedoms” as she spoke to the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday. It was her latest stop in her whirlwind debut as the...

Expro Group Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 06:33 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Expro Group Holdings N.V. (XPRO) on Thursday reported net income of $15.3 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 27...

Patterson-UTI: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 05:21 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $11.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 5...