Economic Development -- $5 billion of investment secured in the first half of 2026, supporting over 9,000 jobs across service territories. -- $5 billion of investment secured in the first half of 2026, supporting over 9,000 jobs across service territories. SUMMARYManagement reported that **Duke Energy Corporation** (DUK -2.11%) is entering a period of growth driven by industrial demand and data center expansion. Thank you for joining us, and welcome to Duke Energy Corporation's Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call. Welcome to Duke Energy's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Review and Business Update.