Oct 23 (Reuters) - Utility firm PG&E ( PCG ) forecast its full-year 2026 profit narrowly above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, on the back of soaring power demand. U.S. electricity use is projected to hit record highs in 2026 as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency data centers consume vast amounts of power, alongside rising household and commercial demand, according to...

07:38 AM EDT, 10/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Canada will publish retail sales for August and preliminary September data at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, said Bank of Montreal (BMO). The retail sales report for August will give the bank the final piece of hard data to shape the gross domestic product call. BMO noted that retail sales look to rise...

Overview * World Acceptance Corp fiscal Q2 2026 revenue beats analyst expectations, growing 2.3% yr/yr * Company reports net loss of $0.38 per share due to bond redemption expenses * Company repurchased 7.4% of outstanding shares, totaling $66.6 mln Outlook * Company expects improved results in fiscal 2027 and beyond due to strategic investments * Company anticipates continued improvement in...

Overview * S&T Bancorp ( STBA ) Q3 net income rises to $35.0 mln, EPS increases to $0.91 * Net interest income grows 3% in Q3, reflecting margin expansion * Nonperforming assets increase to $49.6 mln, net charge-offs rise Outlook * Company did not provide specific future guidance Result Drivers * NET INTEREST INCOME - Net interest income increased by...