Shares of Armstrong World Industries (AWI) traded to the upside for the majority of Thursday's session, but settled into a range late in the afternoon. The stock closed higher by $5.72 at $42.06 on strong volume. Armstrong World Industries climbed above a 3-week range 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.