BUZZ - Duke Energy shares rise after third quarter earnings beat expectations

November 5 - ** Duke Energy (DUK.N) shares rose 1.2% in premarket trading to $131.13

** Thanks to a rebound in infrastructure investment and favorable weather conditions, the company's adjusted profit for the third quarter exceeded market expectations

** Reported adjusted earnings per share for Q3 were $1.99, higher than analysts' expectations of $1.86 — data compiled by LSEG

** DUK narrowed its 2026 adjusted earnings per share forecast range from the previous $6.55-$6.80 to $6.70-$6.80

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had gained 10.56% year-to-date

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