Gainers:
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is rising 3 percent to $61.05. The company's first quarter profit and revenues increased from the year-ago period, and were also above Wall Street view. Walmart U.S. comparable store sales rose 2.6 percent, which is above its guidance range.
Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) is up 7 percent to $54.50. The company swung to a profit in its first quarter. Revenues for the quarter declined from the previous year period, but topped consensus. The company also announced that its board has approved a plan for the partial spin-off of its interest in Sears Canada Inc.
Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) is rising nearly 6 percent to $42.00. The company has agreed to acquire Dako, Denmark-based cancer diagnostic company. The $2.2 billion acquisition, on a debt-free basis, is the largest in the company's history.
Pansoft Company Ltd. (PSOF) is up 20 percent to $3.81 as the company has agreed to be acquired by Timesway Group Ltd. If completed, the merger will result in the company becoming a privately-held company and its shares will be no longer be listed on the NASDAQ.
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) is gaining 2 percent to $76.93. The company announced the departure of Fred Green as President and Chief Executive Officer and also as a director. In addition, John Cleghorn, Tim Faithfull, Edmond Harris, Michael Phelps and Roger Phillips intend not to stand for re-election. Pershing Square's nominees, including William Ackman, will be elected to the board.
Decliners:
Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (PLCE) is down 0.63 percent to $44.25. The company's first quarter profit declined from the year-ago quarter, but its adjusted earnings per share were above Wall Street view. Net sales rose 2 percent and also topped consensus. The company expects to report a loss in its second quarter, which is wider than what analysts' estimate.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) is falling 5 percent to $96.40. The company's first quarter profit and net sales improved from the year-ago period and also were above analysts' estimates. However, the company provided a weak outlook for its second quarter.
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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.