Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) Thursday announced stockholders approval for its merger with Paramount Skydance Corp. (PSKY) at the Special Meeting of Stockholders. Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery said, "With Paramount, we look forward to creating an exceptional combined...
Shares of Nokia Oyj (NOK) are climbing about 4 percent on Thursday morning trading after the company announced its interim first-quarter financial results, reporting a net income of EUR 87 million, or EUR 0.02 per share, compared with a net loss of EUR 60 million, or EUR 0.01 per share in the same period...
Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY) a United States-domiciled, Israel-headquartered autonomous driving company, said Thursday its board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250 million of Class A common stock. The program is intended to partially offset dilution from share-based compensation and...
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended April 18th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 214,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level of 208,000.
Shares of Acme United Corp. (ACU) were losing around 3.4 percent in the pre-market activity after the supplier of first aid and medical products on Thursday reported a drop in first quarter profit even as sales rose. Net income for the quarter declined 40 percent to $1.0 million or $0.24 per share...
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) reported Thursday a net loss for the first quarter that narrowed to $4.82 million or $0.06 per share from $13.87 million or $0.18 per share in the prior-year quarter. Operating revenue for the quarter declined to $176.26 million from $219.42 million in the same quarter...
Apollo Global Management, Inc.(APO) said on Thursday that Apollo-managed funds have agreed to buy a 40% stake in Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc., a Canadian gas processor, from the funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc.(KKR). The transaction is anticipated to be completed by the end of the second quarter...
In a significant leap forward for American battlefield technology, U.S. Army infantry drone operators have successfully tested a drone-mounted new warhead with bunker-busting capacity. The live-fire demonstration of the bunker rupture and kinetic explosive round, which took place at Redstone Arsenal,...
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) reported net income to common stock of $245.3 million for the first quarter compared to $177.1 million, prior year. Net income per common share was $3.78 compared to $2.56. Net interest income increased to $670.18 million from $605.60 million. Other non-interest income increased...
Following the strong upward move seen in the previous session, stocks may move back to the downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.2 percent. Traders may look to cash in on recent...
Helen of Troy Limited (HELE), Thursday announced fourth-quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $55.6 million, or $2.41 a share, compared with a net income of $50.9 million, or $2.22 a share, last year. On an adjusted basis, earnings amounted to $19.3 million or $0.83 a share compared to...
While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (KDP) reaffirmed its guidance for the full-year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company continues to project constant currency adjusted earnings growth in a low-double-digit range on net sales between...
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended April 18th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 214,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level...
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) on Thursday said it received a $617 million contract from the U.S. Army to build and deliver additional launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) system, the Army's newest mobile, ground-based air defense system. Combined with $356...
American Express Co. (AXP), while reporting higher first-quarter earnings and revenues, on Thursday confirmed fiscal 2026 outlook. For fiscal 2026, the company continues to expect earnings per share of $17.30 to $17.90, with 9 to 10 percent revenue growth. Stephen Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.