Diploma Shares Climb After Guidance Lift, Higher Earnings

May 7

Software Shines With Booming Earnings Season Thundering Along

The S&P 500 index has shown resilience during the current earnings season, with strong quarterly reports from major companies helping to mitigate losses as the index pulls back from record highs. This positive trend reflects the ongoing strength in the software sector, particularly driven by robust performances from companies like Microsoft and Apple.

May 12

Bayer Shares Climb After Earnings Beat Expectations

Bayer's shares rose by as much as 6.9% during European morning trading on Tuesday, following the company's earnings report that exceeded expectations, despite a broader decline in European stocks due to concerns over the ongoing Middle East conflict.

May 7

Six Flags Revenue Rises on Attendance, Spending Growth

Six Flags reported a significant increase in first-quarter revenue, driven by a 4% rise in attendance and higher customer spending, surpassing analysts' expectations. This positive trend reflects a resurgence in visitor numbers and enhanced financial performance for the company.

May 13

Germany’s Merck KGaA Shares Jump After Guidance Lift

Merck KGaA, a prominent German pharmaceutical and life sciences company, has seen its shares rise following an upward revision of its full-year sales and earnings guidance, driven by robust performance in its life sciences segment.

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Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods, including wine, as part of a significant escalation in trade tensions, while exempting energy and parts of other sectors. This decision is framed as a response to perceived discriminatory practices by Canada against U.S. products.

New Zealand’s Second-Quarter Inflation Jumps on Fuel-Price Surge

New Zealand's consumer prices surged in the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by a significant increase in fuel costs, leading to an inflation rate of 4.1%, which exceeded market expectations. This rise has intensified concerns regarding the potential for substantial interest rate hikes in the near future.

WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.08% to 97.17

The WSJ Dollar Index increased by 0.1% to reach 97.17, marking its third consecutive day of gains. This rise reflects a temporary stabilization in the currency markets after a period of volatility, where the index had previously experienced fluctuations.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Deal

A U.S. judge has issued a 14-day restraining order that temporarily blocks the $81 billion merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros, as a dozen states, led by California, challenge the acquisition citing antitrust concerns.

Silver Finishes With a Gain as Demand Situation Eyed

Front-month silver prices increased for the second consecutive session, despite a 4.5% decline for the month and a 19% drop year-to-date. In contrast, gold prices experienced a downturn, reflecting ongoing volatility in the precious metals market.

Domino’s Pizza Reports Higher Profit as Same-Store Sales Growth Slows

Domino's Pizza reported a profit of $135.8 million, or $4.07 per share, for the latest quarter, showing an increase from $131.1 million, or $3.81 per share, a year earlier. However, the company experienced a slowdown in same-store sales growth, which is a critical metric for assessing its performance.

China State-Owned Funds Buy Nearly $9 Billion in Shares to Support Market

China’s state-owned funds have purchased nearly $9 billion in shares to bolster the market amid a significant selloff in global chip and technology stocks. This intervention reflects the government's commitment to stabilize the financial landscape during turbulent times.