Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplanes at Hobby Airport during an afternoon rainstorm in Houston, Texas, May 27, 2026.

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Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit from last year as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab, but its summer outlook fell below Wall Street forecasts.

Shifting weather patterns drive 55% of Europe's summer drought trend, study finds

Changes in atmospheric circulation drive drought in Europe
Decline in summer soil moisture across Europe between 1980 and 2024, and its breakdown into thermodynamic and atmospheric circulation components. Credit: Dr István Dunkl, Leipzig University

In a new study, researchers at Leipzig University have identified a major cause of the unusually severe summer soil drying and rising temperatures across Europe. They found that much of the trend can be attributed to changes in atmospheric circulation patterns—that is, shifts in the weather regimes that typically occur over Europe. These changes account for around 55% of the observed summer drought trend. Specifically, more frequent and persistent high-pressure systems have brought drier conditions and reduced rainfall.

Fortude among first to deliver Infor Velocity Suite agentic solutions

New York, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortude, is now enabled to deliver the full capabilities of Infor Velocity Suite, positioning the company at the forefront of Infor partners helping CloudSuite customers diagnose inefficiencies in core business processes, then automate and optimize them. Beyond enablement, Fortude is actively expanding what's possible on Velocity Suite, building Gen AI and agentic solutions that push the platform further.

Save $100 Off a Like New Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, the Most Powerful Windows-Based Handheld Gaming PC

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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is currently the best Windows gaming handheld PC on the market. It's powerful enough to run even the latest AAA Steam games thanks to the updated AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. The Xbox interface is also intuitive and easy to use. In fact, IGN's Jackie Thomas recommends getting the Xbox Ally (and Ally X) over a Steam Deck.

Hub Group, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Erroneous Financial Statements and approximately 31% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 28, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Hub Group, Inc. ("Hub" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HUBG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between April 28, 2023, and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Futu Holdings Limited Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Regulatory Compliance Failures and approximately 32% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick &...

New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 25, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FUTU), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.