The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Wednesday reported the state's first mpox cases of the year after identifying a cluster of infections. According to DHS, five mpox cases had been reported in Wisconsin as of May 3. The cases were found in southeastern and northern parts of the state. Health...
Multiple studies in recent years have highlighted the extensive, and often devastating damage war can have on the long-term mental health of children living in conflict zones. Data from two such studies conducted in Ethiopia demonstrated the impact of persistent, disruptive armed conflict on children's...
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended May 23rd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 215,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level of 210,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 213,000.
CDC has issued a new food safety alert in the wake of two separate Salmonella outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products. Eighteen people across 14 states have fallen sick with the same strain of Salmonella. Out of them, seven people have been hospitalized, while no deaths were reported. Information...
Drugmaker GSK plc (GSK) on Tuesday announced positive Phase III trial results for investigational hepatitis B treatment bepirovirsen. Pooled data from the Phase III B-Well 1 and B-Well 2 trials showed that 19% of patients receiving bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure, compared with 0% in the...
BMO Financial Group (BMO, BMO.TO) Thursday announced a renewed strategic partnership with the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence for an additional five years. The renewal reinforces BMO's commitment to advancing responsible AI. BMO is a founding supporter of the Vector Institute since 2017....
Nibe Industrier AB (NIBEB.SW) Thursday announced an agreement to acquire the business of Italian Beltrami Felice S.r.l. as a going concern through an asset purchase transaction. The financial aspects of the deal were not revealed. As per the agreement, the Beltrami family will remain involved and...
The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing consumer prices in the U.S. increased by slightly less than expected in the month of April. The report said the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.4 percent in April after climbing by 0.7 percent in March. Economists had expected prices to increase by 0.5 percent.
Revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. economy grew by less than previously estimated in the first quarter of 2026. The report said real gross domestic product shot up by 1.6 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a downward revision from the previously reported 2.0 percent surge.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods soared by much more than expected in the month of April. The Commerce Department said durable goods orders spiked by 7.9 percent in April after jumping by an upwardly revised 1.3 percent in March.
The U.S. Government has imposed sanctions on Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian government agency responsible for the authorization and regulation of maritime transit through Iranian waters. It was launched on May 5 as the U.S. warships entered the Strait of Hormuz to enforce blockade of Iranian ports. After the U.S. attacked Iran, Iran declared that vessels would be required to pay for s
The UK is set to sign a new defense and security treaty with Poland to protect British borders, tackle organised crime, bolster collective defences and deepen cooperation with the European Union. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, in London Wednesday, as they prepare to sign the new agreement to strengthen defense cooperation in the face of increasing ho
Ahead of his India tour, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. government will engage with India to broaden energy cooperation. During May 23-26, Rubio will visit the Indian cities of Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and capital New Delhi. The Secretary will discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials, the Department of State said
After moving to the downside early in the session, stocks have shown a notable turnaround over the course of the trading day on Thursday. The major averages have climbed well off their lows of the session and into positive territory. Currently, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are just off their highs of the session.
European stocks closed weak on Thursday, with investors closely following news about U.S.-Iran conflict and weighing the prospects of the warring nations striking a peace deal that could help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Also, higher oil prices stoked inflation concerns, raising the possibility of interest rate hikes by major central banks.
Asian stocks fell from record highs on Thursday as investors weighed mixed signals from Washington and Tehran about a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. conducted fresh self-defense strikes in southern Iran and Tehran also targeted strikes on a U.S. air base, driving up...
Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) shares soared 34.54 percent to $235.79, up $60.53 on Thursday, after the cloud-based AI data platform company reported a narrower first-quarter loss, strong revenue growth, and raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance amid accelerating AI demand.
Crude oil futures skyrocketed overnight but have shown a significant pullback over the course of the trading day on Thursday. After surging as much as $3.84 or 4.3 percent to a high of $92.52 a barrel, crude for July delivery was seen trading up by $0.32 or 0.4 percent at $89 a barrel. The pullback...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.
In tandem with the negative sentiment in global markets triggered by the latest escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, cryptocurrencies are trading on a heavily negative note.
The May FDA calendar appears relatively light. The upcoming regulatory milestones include a potential label expansion of argenx SE's VYVGART, and an additional indication for Daiichi Sankyo Company and AstraZeneca plc's cancer therapy Enhertu, among others.
Eurozone economic confidence improved unexpectedly in May on rising sentiment among consumers and service providers, survey results from the European Commission showed Thursday. The economic sentiment index rose to 93.5 in May from 93.2 in the previous month. The score was expected to fall to 92.8.
The Bank of Korea left its interest rate unchanged on Thursday but kept the door open for rate hikes as both inflation and economic growth forecasts exceed previous projections. At the first meeting of Shin Hyun Song as governor, the policy board decided to hold the base rate at 2.50 percent.
French consumer confidence fell to the lowest in more than three years in May, survey data from the statistical office INSEE showed Wednesday. The consumer sentiment index dropped more-than-expected to 82 in May from 84 in the previous month. This was the lowest since March 2023. The survey showed that the proportion of households believing it is a good time to make major purchases fell sharply.
Europe's new car registrations grew at a slower pace in April amid heightened geopolitical risks, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, or ACEA, showed Wednesday. New car registrations grew 5.1 percent year-on-year in April, slower than the 12.5 percent increase in March.
Health analytics group EPIC Research recently released new data showing that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs in the United States has risen sharply in recent years. At the same time, the country's obesity rate has shown a small but steady decline. The researchers added that although it...
Shares of Dollar Tree Inc. were climbing around 13 percent in the pre-market activity on Nasdaq, after the discount retailer on Thursday issued positive second-quarter comparable store sales outlook and raised fiscal 2026 earnings view on strong demand, after reporting higher first-quarter results. Separately, Dollar Tree announced a new partnership with commerce platform DoorDash Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is rolling out a couple of fresh settings for Search that aim to help users take charge of their saved activity and tailor their recommendations across different services.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has shared a roadmap detailing the fixes and feature enhancements coming to its revamped Google Health app, following a wave of criticism from former Fitbit users after the major redesign was rolled out.
Shares of of DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. were losing around 3 percent in the early morning trading on the NYSE after the sports retailer on Wednesday lowered fiscal 2026 outlook for earnings, despite higher first-quarter results. Further, the firm maintained forecast for annual adjusted earnings per share and net sales, and raised the expectations for comparable sales growth for the segments.