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WEN reports Q1 2026 results on May 8: Project Fresh, Biggie Deals and digital growth face beef-and-labor inflation, pressuring margins.

Software developer Rave on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone maker ‌kicked Rave's app for shared viewing of video content off the Apple ‌App Store after introducing a competing product called SharePlay. Ontario, Canada-based Rave is demanding reinstatement into the ​App Store and "hundreds of millions of dollars" in damages, according to the complaint filed in U.S. federal court in New Jersey. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Axon raises its 2026 revenue outlook after Q1 sales surge 33.7%, fueled by strong demand for TASER 10, body cameras and AI offerings.

Markets can handle bad news. What they struggle with is uncertainty. That’s why investors have spent much of 2026 reacting just as much to geopolitical headlines as to earnings reports — from Iran tensions to tariff threats to the growing militarization of trade routes. Now President Donald Trump has opened another front investors may need ... Trump Says U.S. Ground Forces Will Fight Mexico’s Drug Cartels: ‘If They’re Not Gonna Do the Job, We Will.’

Gold is shining, with the PHLX Gold/Silver Sector (^XAU) jumping roughly 4% as spot gold climbed 1.5% and silver ripped 6.5% higher. New York gold futures pushed above $4,750 an ounce, gaining roughly 1.6% to $4,771, as a sliding dollar, falling Treasury yields, and renewed optimism around U.S.-Iran peace talks reignited bullion demand. The PHLX ... Gold Surges Past $4,770 as Geopolitical Optimism Cools Inflation Fears

In addition to the earnings release we issued earlier today, during today's conference call, we will be referencing a slide presentation that can be downloaded from the Events and Presentations section of Bruker's Investor Relations website. Before we begin, I would like to reference Bruker's safe harbor statement, which is shown on Slide 2 of the presentation. During this conference call, we will or may make forward-looking statements regarding future events and the financial and operational performance of the company that involve risks and uncertainties, including those related to our recent acquisitions, geopolitical risks, wars or blockades, market demand, tariffs, currency exchange rates, competitive dynamics or supply chains.

We already have a major market rotation, a war in Iran, and soaring inflation in 2026. Here's what I think the rest of the year holds.

GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders with Chairman H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. presiding and management highlighting recent operating results, portfolio changes, and actions taken to address tariffs and inflation. Board and meeting overview Culp opened the

FedEx (FDX) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

According to the job research firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, job cuts rose 38% in April compared to March. Much of this was blamed on AI-driven layoffs. The April number reached 83,387. The number was the third-highest figure since 2009, during the Great Recession. Andy Challenger said, “Technology companies continue to announce large-scale cuts and ... April Job Cuts Surge 38% On AI Downsizing

Sales-growth screen highlights CHRD, BAC and CHDN as buys as U.S. equities hit new highs despite tariffs, oil swings and sticky inflation.

Bank of America has launched an initiative with IGCS International and KCR Management Group to support rapid scaling of US defense drone and robotics manufacturing. The effort focuses on specialized financing and integrated solutions to meet urgent federal demand, including programs under the US Drone Dominance Initiative. This move expands Bank of America's role in national security supply chains beyond its core consumer and commercial banking activity. For investors tracking NYSE:BAC,...

Whirlpool reported a first-quarter per share loss of 56 cents from sales of $3.3 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of 38 cents from sales of $3.4 billion.

Arm beats expectations, Apple stock hits a record, gasoline prices could weigh on consumer spending, and more news to start your day.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, May, 7 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors balance cooler bond markets, cheaper oil, and fresh US jobs data. The US 10 year Treasury yield is holding near 4.35%, which means borrowing costs for mortgages and companies remain relatively elevated but are not climbing further for now. Hopes of a US Iran peace deal are pulling oil prices lower and easing some...

While overall layoffs dropped in the first four months of 2026, AI helped drive more than 85,000 job cuts at technology companies.

The lead of one of the most profitable hedge funds on Wall Street leveled with investors about rising prices.

FedEx, Tapestry, Celestica and Vertiv stand out for strong interest coverage ratios as investors seek financially stable stocks.

Investors seem to be overlooking serious threats to the U.S. economy related to the Iran war and tariffs.

<p>A new era of child savings has arrived. Trump Accounts—formally known as Section 530A accounts—are tax-advantaged investment vehicles created under the One Big Beautiful Bill, mandating that contributions flow into low-cost S&P 500 ETFs or similar index funds. With billionaires, states, and the federal government all piling in, these accounts could become one of the most significant new sources of ETF demand in decades.</p>

Earnings season marches on as investors will hear from big companies including McDonald's and CoreWeave. Data on the U.S. jobs market will also be watched closely, culminating in April nonfarm payroll numbers Friday.

SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) reported first quarter 2026 results that put fresh attention on the stock, with sales of US$310.5 million and a net loss of US$57.37 million, alongside ongoing tariff and cost pressures. See our latest analysis for SolarEdge Technologies. The earnings release and recent product and manufacturing updates come after a choppy period for the stock, with a 1 day share price return showing a 9.03% decline and a 90 day share price return of 22.03%. At the same time, the...

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow,&nbsp;Thursday, May 7, including earnings results from McDonald's (MCD), Shell (SHEL), Airbnb (ABNB), CoreWeave (CRWV), and Coinbase (COIN); comments from several Federal Reserve presidents; and this week's reading on initial jobless claims.

For the three months ended in March, analysts polled by FactSet expect the company to report net revenue of $6.47 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.

In the first quarter of 2026, Upstart Holdings, Inc. reported a wider net loss of US$6.65 million even as originations and revenue grew strongly, while also advancing its AI lending platform, applying for a national bank charter, and expanding in home and auto lending. At the same time, Upstart deepened its funding and distribution reach through a new partnership with Justice Federal Credit Union and a forward-flow agreement with Fortress Investment Group to purchase up to US$1.25 billion of...

(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration has begun paying out refunds for the $166 billion in global tariffs that the US Supreme Court declared unlawful earlier this year.Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysDOJ Plans Intervention in Trump Supreme Court Carroll AppealUS Says Offensive Phase of Iran War Over as Ship Hit in StraitAnthropic Unveils AI Agents to Field Financial Services TasksSony to Pay Almost $4 Billion for Bieber, Neil Young CatalogTra

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) just posted its best March quarter ever at $111.18 billion, while Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) followed with a sixth consecutive revenue beat. Now Bloomberg reports Apple is in early talks to use Intel and Samsung as U.S. chip suppliers. That single thread reframes both earnings reports. iPhone 17 Carries Apple. Foundry Carries Intel. Apple’s quarter ... Forget Tariffs: An Apple-Intel Deal Could Be the Biggest Manufacturing Story of the Trump Era

IPG Photonics' Q1 revenues jump 16.5% as Industrial Solutions demand surges, but adjusted EPS slips and tariffs squeeze margins.