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By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - A humming U.S. corporate profit engine is at the heart of the U.S. stock market's rally to record highs - an encouraging sign for investors as long as
Kevin Warsh wants to change how the Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy.
Shares have tumbled 12% in 2026, dragged down by concerns about slow earnings growth and macro headwinds.
Oil prices slipped and stocks advanced on hopes that the U.S. and Iran can avoid resuming their full-scale war. The United Arab Emirates said it was intercepting new attacks from Iran hours after the U.S. said Iran's latest military actions didn't rise to the level of violating the cease-fire. U.S. officials sought to play down the events of the past 24 hours, including Iran’s targeting of American warships and attacks on other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 6 (Reuters) - Indian shares are set to open higher on Wednesday, aided by a drop in oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal with Iran may be reached.
With the Iran cease-fire still seemingly intact, oil prices retreated today, giving the market some room to run. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 1%, while the The S&P 500 gained 0.8%. While there has been no real uptick in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the fact that the cease-fire remains in effect was enough to temper oil prices on Tuesday.
Oil prices slipped and stocks advanced on hopes that the U.S. and Iran can avoid resuming their full-scale war. The United Arab Emirates said it was intercepting new attacks from Iran hours after the U.S. said Iran's latest military actions didn't rise to the level of violating the ceasefire. U.S. officials sought to play down the events of the past 24 hours, including Iran’s targeting of American warships and attacks on other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 5 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.
The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Stocks got a boost after oil prices gave back much of their big jumps from Monday, and Brent crude fell 4%.
(Bloomberg) -- Match Group Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ estimates as a decline in Tinder users moderated, suggesting its turnaround strategy is resonating with younger daters.Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysChina’s Rare Sanctions Pushback Leaves Banks Caught in CrossfireUS and Iran Trade Fire in Gulf, Jolting Four-Week-Old TruceWhite House Weighs AI Working Group, Model Testing, NYT ReportsAnthropic Unveils AI Agents
Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Focus Fund” Q1 2026 Investor Letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund reported strong first-quarter performance for its Ariel Focus Fund, which gained 7.30%, significantly outperforming both the S&P 500’s -4.33% return and the Russell 1000 Value Index’s 2.10% gain amid […]
A changing of the guard at the Fed could have significant implications for the stock market.
When SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE) hit public markets on May 12, 2016, it was a niche bet: the only national wholesale distributor in a deeply fragmented landscape supply industry. A decade later, that thesis has played out. SiteOne has rolled up local players at a relentless pace—completing eight acquisitions in fiscal 2025 alone—including Reinders, ... $1,000 Invested in This 2016 IPO Would Be Worth $4,700 Today, Crushing the S&P 500
Tuesday, Cummins reported first-quarter earnings per share of $4.71 from sales of $8.4 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of $5.63 from sales of $8.4 billion.
Eaton reported first-quarter earnings per share of $2.81 from sales of $7.5 billion, up 17% year over year. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of $2.73 from sales of $7.1 billion.
The stock market keeps climbing, even as investors wrestle with sticky inflation, elevated interest rates, and slowing earnings growth. The S&P 500 has returned over 26% over the past 12 months, driven largely by artificial intelligence enthusiasm and a small group of mega-cap technology stocks. But beneath the rally sits a number that deserves attention ... The Stock Market Flashed This Warning Only Once Before. What Comes Next Isn’t Pretty
Though investors are waiting for Elon Musk's company to pinpoint its stock market debut, there's a far more encompassing filing right around the corner.
The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of 55 cents from sales of $1.7 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of 48 cents from sales of $1.7 billion.
Futures tied to major U. S. indices edged higher on Tuesday, pointing to a potential rebound after the previous session was hit by renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Stocks were set to edge higher on Tuesday as investors looked past rising tensions in the Middle East and took the opportunity to buy the dip in equities following another batch of solid earnings reports. S&P 500 futures added 0.3% and contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%. The three major indexes all dropped on Monday after the United Arab Emirates said Iran was attacking it with missiles, sparking fears that the Middle East conflict could escalate after weeks of relative calm.
Things continue to look dicey for the U.S. economy and stock market.
Over the past six months, Champion Homes has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 9.2%. Its stock price has climbed to $76.89, representing a healthy 15.6% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Over the past six months, Dell has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 30%. Its stock price has climbed to $211.05, representing a healthy 36.5% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Over the past six months, STERIS’s stock price fell to $214.47. Shareholders have lost 11.3% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.4%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The 30-year US Treasury yield exceeded 5%, nearing an 18-year high as the US-Iran war continues to fuel inflation fears.
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 5 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asia slid on Tuesday while oil prices eased but remained well above $100 a barrel, as the U.S. and Iran continue to work towards a truce while at the
Oil prices fell as wary markets monitored a fragile US-Iran ceasefire in the wait for the latest rush of earnings.
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