Core Viewpoint - Total Energy Services Inc. reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by increased activity in Australia and strong demand in North America, despite declines in U.S. drilling and completion activity [2][18]. Financial Highlights - Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $250.4 million, a 17% increase from $213.3 million in 2024. For the six months, revenue rose 20% to $502.3 million from $418.0 million [2]. - Operating income increased by 53% to $22.3 million in Q2 2025 from $14.6 million in Q2 2024, and for the six months, it rose 32% to $48.4 million [2]. - EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $45.4 million, up 21% from $37.4 million in Q2 2024, while for the six months, it increased 19% to $95.9 million [2]. - Net income attributable to shareholders for Q2 2025 was $17.1 million, an 11% increase from $15.5 million in Q2 2024, and for the six months, it rose 17% to $36.1 million [2]. Segment Performance Contract Drilling Services (CDS) - Revenue for CDS in Q2 2025 was $71.2 million, a 5% increase from $67.9 million in Q2 2024. For the six months, revenue rose 9% to $162.3 million [5]. - EBITDA for CDS increased by 11% to $16.0 million in Q2 2025 from $14.5 million in Q2 2024 [5]. - The segment experienced a decline in U.S. activity but was offset by increased Australian activity following the acquisition of Saxon [6]. Rentals and Transportation Services (RTS) - RTS revenue decreased by 9% to $16.2 million in Q2 2025 from $17.8 million in Q2 2024, with a 2% decline for the six months [7]. - EBITDA for RTS fell by 8% to $5.6 million in Q2 2025 [7]. - The decline was attributed to lower industry activity and a change in the mix of equipment operating [8]. Compression and Process Services (CPS) - CPS revenue increased by 22% to $133.2 million in Q2 2025 from $109.5 million in Q2 2024, and for the six months, it rose 28% to $239.4 million [9]. - EBITDA for CPS grew by 26% to $22.2 million in Q2 2025 [9]. - The segment benefited from increased fabrication sales and parts and service activity [10]. Well Servicing (WS) - WS revenue surged by 64% to $29.8 million in Q2 2025 from $18.2 million in Q2 2024, with a 47% increase for the six months [11]. - EBITDA for WS increased by 66% to $3.5 million in Q2 2025 [11]. - The growth was driven by increased activity in Australia and Canada, offsetting declines in the U.S. [14]. Financial Position - Total assets as of June 30, 2025, were $949.9 million, a 1% increase from $937.7 million in 2024 [23]. - Long-term debt and lease liabilities increased by 37% to $108.7 million [4]. - The company reported positive working capital of $111.8 million, including $34.2 million in cash [16]. Capital Expenditures and Outlook - Total Energy executed $26.3 million in capital expenditures in Q2 2025, primarily for rig upgrades and rental equipment acquisitions [15]. - The company increased its 2025 capital expenditure budget by $19.5 million to $102.4 million, focusing on growth opportunities [19]. - The CPS segment's backlog reached a record $303.9 million, providing visibility into 2026 [18].

Core Insights - Fuel Tech, Inc. reported a decline in consolidated revenues for Q2 2025 to $5.6 million from $7.0 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower revenues in the Air Pollution Control (APC) segment [6][8] - The company anticipates improved performance in the second half of 2025, driven by ongoing developments in its business segments and new contract opportunities, particularly in the APC segment related to data centers [2][3] - The company maintains a strong financial position with nearly $31 million in cash and no long-term debt as of June 30, 2025 [2][10] Business Segment Performance - The FUEL CHEM segment's revenue remained flat at $3.1 million, but gross margin improved to 46.8% from 45.5% due to increased sales activity [9] - APC segment revenue decreased to $2.5 million from $3.9 million, attributed to the timing of project execution, but the company expects to secure additional contracts worth between $2.5 million and $3.0 million soon [4][8] - The company is set to demonstrate its TIFI Targeted In-Furnace Injection technology in Q4 2025, which is expected to enhance its client base [3] Financial Overview - Consolidated gross margin for Q2 2025 increased to 45.5% from 41.9% in Q2 2024, reflecting improvements in both APC and FUEL CHEM segments [6] - SG&A expenses rose slightly to $3.3 million, leading to an increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues to 60.2% from 46.1% [7] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $(689,000), or $(0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of $(421,000), or $(0.02) per share in Q2 2024 [7][20] Cash and Investments - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $10.6 million, short-term investments of $12.4 million, and long-term investments totaling $7.9 million [10] - Stockholders' equity at the same date was $40.6 million, or $1.32 per share, with no debt reported [10][18] Geographic Performance - In Q2 2025, revenues from the United States were $4.4 million, while foreign revenues were $1.1 million, contributing to total revenues of $5.6 million [33] - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenues were $11.9 million, slightly down from $12.0 million in the same period of 2024 [33]

Distribution Announcements - Canoe EIT Income Fund announced a monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit for August 2025 [1] - Preferred unit holders will receive a quarterly distribution of $0.30 per unit for Cumulative Redeemable Series 1 (EIT.PR.A) and Series 2 Preferred (EIT.PR.B) [1] - Distributions are payable on September 15, 2025, to unitholders of record on August 22, 2025 [1] Company Overview - Canoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada's largest closed-end investment funds, focusing on maximizing monthly distributions and capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of high-quality securities [2] - The Fund is actively managed by Robert Taylor, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Canoe Financial [2] Canoe Financial Background - Canoe Financial is a rapidly growing independent mutual fund company managing over $20.0 billion in assets across various investment solutions [3] - Founded in 2008, Canoe Financial is an employee-owned firm dedicated to building financial wealth for Canadians, with offices in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal [3]

EFFINGHAM, Ill., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSBI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share of its common stock, an increase of 3.2% from the previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share. The dividend is payable on August 22, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2025. The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.7 ...

Strong growth in Fuel Specialties operating income offsetting lower results in our other businesses Focus on sequential gross margin and operating income improvement in the second half of the year Debt-free balance sheet with over $266 million in net cash; $8.2 million in share repurchases GAAP EPS 94 cents and adjusted non-GAAP EPS $1.26 ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Total r ...

Quarterly Net Operating Revenues of $488.3 million, up 4% Quarterly Net Income of $63.4 million, Quarterly ROE of 13.1%, YTD ROE of 15.9% Quarterly Diluted EPS of $1.22 per share NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”; NASDAQ: SNEX), a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high touch service an ...

Core Viewpoint - California Resources Corporation (CRC) reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, demonstrating efficient scaling and profitability while returning a record $287 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [5][7][12]. Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 2025 was $172 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.92, compared to $115 million and $1.26 in Q1 2025 [7][30]. - Total operating revenues reached $978 million in Q2 2025, up from $912 million in Q1 2025 [8][30]. - Adjusted EBITDAX for Q2 2025 was $324 million, slightly down from $328 million in Q1 2025 [7][30]. Production and Pricing - Average net production was 137 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d), with 80% being oil, at the high end of guidance [7][10]. - Realized oil price was $66.73 per barrel, down from $72.01 in Q1 2025, while natural gas price realized was $2.79 per Mcf, down from $4.12 [6][7]. Capital Investments and Guidance - The company lowered its 2025 drilling, completions, and workover capital program by $5 million, now totaling $34 million [7][10]. - CRC raised its midpoint guidance for 2025 net production to 136 MBoe/d and adjusted EBITDAX to $1,235 million [7][10]. Shareholder Returns - CRC returned a record $287 million to shareholders in Q2 2025, including $252 million in share repurchases and $35 million in dividends [7][12][13]. - The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3875 per share, payable on September 12, 2025 [13]. Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, CRC had $56 million in available cash and $983 million in available borrowing capacity, totaling $1,039 million in liquidity [7][15]. - The company plans to redeem or refinance $122 million of its 2026 Senior Notes in the second half of 2025 [14]. Future Outlook - CRC expects to run a two-rig program in the second half of 2025, with guidance for Q3 2025 net production between 135-139 MBoe/d [9][10]. - The company anticipates realizing $185 million in merger-related synergies in 2025, with the remaining $50 million expected in 2026 [7].

VERO BEACH, Florida, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced that it is commencing an underwritten public offering of 18,500,000 shares of common stock. ARMOUR expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 2,775,000 additional shares of its common stock. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as sole bookrunner for the offering and BUCKLER Securities LLC is acting as co-manager for the offering. The ...

Core Viewpoint - OR Royalties Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with significant increases in revenues, cash flows, and net earnings compared to the same period in 2024, indicating a positive trajectory for the company and its operations in the precious metals sector [4][5][27]. Financial Performance - Revenues from royalties and streams reached $60.4 million, up from $47.4 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 27.5% [5][27]. - Cash flows generated by operating activities were $51.4 million, compared to $38.2 million in Q2 2024, marking a 34.5% increase [5][29]. - Net earnings for the quarter were $32.4 million, or $0.17 per basic share, a significant recovery from a net loss of $15.4 million, or $0.08 per basic share, in Q2 2024 [5][27]. Operational Highlights - The company is on track to meet its 2025 annual guidance of 80,000-88,000 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs), with a stronger second half anticipated [4]. - The first royalty payments were received from Cardinal Namdini Mining's Namdini gold mine and Talisker Resources' Bralorne gold mine, contributing to the overall GEOs earned [5]. - The company completed acquisitions, including a 100% silver stream on Orla Mining Ltd.'s South Railroad project for $13 million and a basket of royalties from Sable Resources for C$3.8 million ($2.8 million) [5]. Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, OR Royalties had a cash balance of $49.6 million and outstanding debt of $35.7 million, indicating a strong liquidity position [5][25]. - The revolving credit facility was increased to $650 million, with an uncommitted accordion of $200 million, extending the maturity date to May 30, 2029 [5]. Dividend Declaration - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share, representing a 20% increase over the previous quarterly dividend, payable on July 15, 2025 [5].

Core Viewpoint - BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. is set to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 12, 2025, followed by a conference call for a business update [1][2]. Company Overview - BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. focuses on developing therapeutic products using adult stem cells, with two main clinical development programs targeting disc/spine disease and metabolic disorders [3]. - The company operates a commercial BioCosmeceutical platform, offering products designed to reduce cosmetic signs of aging [5]. Clinical Development Programs - **Disc/Spine Program (brtxDISC™)**: The lead candidate, BRTX-100, is derived from a patient's own mesenchymal stem cells and aims to treat painful lumbosacral disc disorders. A Phase 2 clinical trial is underway for chronic lower back pain due to degenerative disc disease, with FDA IND clearance obtained for chronic cervical discogenic pain [3]. - **Metabolic Program (ThermoStem)**: This program focuses on using brown adipose-derived stem cells to develop therapies for obesity and metabolic disorders. Initial research suggests that increased brown fat may enhance caloric burning and lower glucose and lipid levels, potentially reducing obesity and diabetes risk [4]. BioCosmeceuticals - The company has a commercial BioCosmeceutical platform that includes a cell-based secretome product aimed at improving cosmetic appearance. Future plans involve expanding the product line to include more cell-based aesthetic products and therapeutics [5].