United Rentals Inc. (URI) reported first quarter adjusted EPS of $0.36 after the close Tuesday, compared to the loss of $0.32 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.05.
United Rentals gapped up sharply Wednesday and climbed further around midday. The stock closed higher by 4.84 at $45.75, with volume at a 4-month high. United Rentals rose above resistance and set a new high for the year.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.