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  • ADP Q3 Earnings Up; Raises FY26 Outlook; Share Surge In Pre-market April 29, 2026 08:27 ET

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), a provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions, on Wednesday reported its higher net income in the third quarter compared with the previous year. For the third quarter, net income increased to $1.36 billion from $1.25 billion in the previous year....

  • Waldencast Stock Gains In Pre-Market Over Conclusion Of US SEC Investigation April 29, 2026 08:22 ET

    Wednesday, Waldencast plc (WALD) announced the conclusion of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation regarding the company's restatement of its financial results and material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to historical accounting practices used...

  • Phillips 66 Q1 Profit Down April 29, 2026 07:44 ET

    Phillips 66 (PSX), an integrated downstream energy provider, on Wednesday reported lower earnings for the first quarter. Net earnings declined to $207 million or $0.51 per share form $487 million or $1.18 per share a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, the company posted adjusted profit of...

  • IDEX Q1 Earnings Jump; Raises FY26 Guidance; Stock Surge In Pre-market April 29, 2026 07:32 ET

    IDEX Corp. (IEX), a diversified manufacturing company, on Wednesday reported its net income increased in the first quarter of the full year 2026 compared with the previous year. For the first quarter, net income attributable to the company surged to $120 million from $95.5 million in the previous...

  • Entergy Q1 Net Profit Rises April 29, 2026 07:22 ET

    Entergy Corp. (ETR) reported on Tuesday that net earnings for the first quarter grew to $385 million or $0.83 per share from $361 million or $0.82 per share in the prior-year quarter. Excluding items, adjusted earnings for the quarter was $0.86 per share, compared to $0.82 per share in the year-ago...

  • Pfizer Reports Positive Results From Phase 3 MagnetisMM-5 Study Of ELREXFIO In Multiple Myeloma April 29, 2026 07:11 ET

    Pfizer Inc. (PFE) on Wednesday reported positive topline results from the Phase 3 MagnetisMM-5 study evaluating ELREXFIO in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who had received at least one prior line of treatment. The study met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant...

  • Brinker International Revises Annual Outlook April 29, 2026 06:59 ET

    Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), an American restaurant chain, on Wednesday revised its annual guidance. For fiscal 2026, the company now expects adjusted income of $10.60 to $10.85 per share, compared with the earlier guidance of $10.45 to $10.85 per share. For fiscal 2026, Brinker International...

  • CGI Earnings Up In Q2 April 29, 2026 06:58 ET

    CGI Inc. (GIB, GIB-A.TO), an IT and business consulting services firm, on Wednesday reported higher net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared with the previous year, driven by the resilience of its business model, strong client relationships, and continued demand for its services...

  • Teva To Acquire Emalex Biosciences For $700 Mln Upfront April 29, 2026 06:58 ET

    Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Emalex Biosciences for up to $900 million. The acquisition adds Emalex's lead asset, ecopipam, to Teva's portfolio, which is proposed for the treatment of pediatric Tourette...

  • Community Financial System Earnings Up In Q1 April 29, 2026 06:41 ET

    Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU), on Wednesday reported its higher net income in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous year. For the first quarter, net income increased to $57.22 million from $49.61 million in the previous year. Earnings per share were $1.08 versus $0.93...

  • Cognizant To Acquire Astreya To Boost AI Infrastructure April 29, 2026 06:21 ET

    Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.(CTSH), on Wednesday, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astreya for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The company said the acquisition is expected to strengthen its AI infrastructure...

  • ABB Partners Alcemy To Deploy AI For Cement Quality, Emissions Reduction April 29, 2026 04:51 ET

    ABB Ltd. (ABBN.SW, ABB.ST, ABBNY), a technology company, on Wednesday, announced a partnership with Alcemy to use artificial intelligence to improve the quality of cement and concrete. The company said the collaboration will combine ABB's automation systems with Alcemy's AI technology to make cement...

  • HL Mando Q1 Operating Profit Rises April 29, 2026 04:46 ET

    HL Mando (204320.KS) reported first quarter net income of 53.1 billion Korean won compared to 34.6 billion won, prior year. Operating profit was 93.6 billion won, up 18.2%. First quarter sales were 2.31 trillion Korean Won, an increase of 1.8% from last year: driven by record quarterly sales in India...

  • Doosan Enerbility Q1 Consolidated EBIT Rises April 29, 2026 03:51 ET

    Doosan Enerbility Co. (034020.KS), on consolidated basis, reported first quarter net income of 60 billion Korean Won compared to a loss of 21 billion won, prior year. EBIT was 234 billion won, up 63.9%. EBIT increased on sales growth and improved profitability at Enerbility & Fuel Cell. First quarter...

  • UPM-Kymmene Q1 Profit Rises, Sales Down; Issues H1 Comparable EBIT View April 29, 2026 03:19 ET

    UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF, RPL.F), a Finnish material solutions company, reported Wednesday higher profit in its first quarter, despite weak sales. In the first quarter, profit climbed to 200 million euros from last year's 143 million euros. Earnings per share were 0.37 euro, compared to 0.26 euro a...

Global Economics Weekly Update: April 20 – April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026 15:15 ET
Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.