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Precision Drilling reported Q3 2026 revenue of $532M, up 15% YoY, and net earnings of $21M, reversing a $7M loss in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $125M. Growth was driven by higher activity in Canada and the U.S., with U.S. margins expected to improve further in Q4. Capital expenditures increased to $82M, with the 2026 budget revised upward to $275M-$285M.

TransAlta Corporation declared quarterly dividends for its preferred shares, payable on December 31, 2026. The dividends apply to various series of preferred shares, with rates and record dates specified. The company is a major Canadian power generator with operations in Canada, the US, and Australia.

Gulfport Energy's Q3 report, due November 4, will test CEO Nick Dell'Osso's promises of higher liquids volumes and improved margins. Analysts expect earnings of $4.90 per share, up 57% YoY, despite a 10% revenue decline. Key metrics include liquids production, pricing, and cost management. The stock has risen 5.7% since last earnings but remains below its 200-day average.

Valero Energy (VLO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share, payable Dec 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on Nov 24, 2026, as part of its ongoing capital return program.

Valero Energy Corporation will pay investors $1.20 per share on Dec. 21. The company operates 14 refineries and produces low-carbon fuels, with a focus on the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Valero's segments include Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company announced the payment via a press release.

Lufax reported a RMB1.49 billion quarterly loss, with total income declining 4.6% YoY to RMB6.18 billion. Consumer finance loans grew 25.2%, but total loans enabled fell 11.9%. CEO Xiang Ji noted strategic adjustments amid a challenging environment, with delinquency rates improving sequentially. Net interest income rose 10.3% due to consumer finance and microloan expansion, while other income streams declined.