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Instructure (INST), the company behind the popular Canvas platform, has confirmed a serious cyberattack connected to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which has led to the exposure of data for millions of students and educators around the globe.

James Murdoch In Talks To Acquire New York Magazine, Vox Podcast Network

May 06, 2026 16:02 ET jamesmurdoch 06052026 lt

James Murdoch is currently in talks to buy assets from Vox Media, which includes New York magazine and its podcast division. This deal could total more than $300 million, according to some insiders.

Disney Q2 Profit Down, Sees Earnings Growth In FY26, FY27; Plans At Least $8 Bln Buyback; Stock Up

May 06, 2026 07:32 ET waltdisney 06052026 lt

Walt Disney Co. reported Wednesday lower net profit in its second quarter, while segment operating income increased with higher revenues. Further, the media and entertainment major updated its fiscal 2026 outlook, and maintained fiscal 2027 earnings growth view. The company also said it is targeting at least $8 billion in share repurchases in fiscal 2026.

Fluence Energy Stock Surges 33%

May 08, 2026 11:13 ET Topstories2 30052024 lt

Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) shares jumped 33.08 percent to $25.25, up $6.28 on Friday, possibly after yesterday's news as the company reported improved second-quarter results with narrowing losses and higher revenue.

  • MercadoLibre Stock Falls 11% May 08, 2026 11:10 ET

    MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) shares dropped 11.38 percent to $1,657.29, down $212.72 on Friday, after the company reported lower first-quarter profit despite strong revenue growth.

  • Keppel DC REIT Reveals Fire Incident At Almere Data Centre, Holland May 08, 2026 10:15 ET

    Keppel DC REIT (KPDCF), a pure-play data center REIT company, Friday confirmed the occurrence of a fire in its Almere Data Centre in the Netherlands. No injuries have been reported. Further, the company said fire had been put out. The REIT confirmed that the fire occurred on May 7 morning CET in the...

  • Marqeta Appoints Lukasz Strozek CTO May 08, 2026 09:29 ET

    Modern card issuing platform Marqeta, Inc. (MQ) Thursday announced the appointment of Lukasz Strozek as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 18, 2026. Strozek has been working with LendingClub Corp., as CTO responsible for the engineering, product, and data organizations. He is a technology executive...

  • First Pacific Bancorp Q1 Profit Retreats May 08, 2026 09:15 ET

    First Pacific Bancorp (FPBC) announced earnings for first quarter that Dropped, from the same period last year The company's bottom line came in at $0.452 million, or $0.10 per share. This compares with $0.558 million, or $0.13 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period fell 1.0%...

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Artiva Announces Encouraging Early Data For AlloNK In Multiple Autoimmune Diseases; Stock Up

May 08, 2026 07:16 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARTV) on Friday announced positive initial data from ongoing studies evaluating its cell therapy candidate AlloNK in combination with rituximab for patients with autoimmune diseases. The company's shares were up more than 10% in pre-market trading.

Global Economics Weekly Update - April 27 – May 01, 2026

May 01, 2026 15:54 ET
Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.

Traws Climbs 20% On Hantavirus Drug Development Push

May 08, 2026 09:20 ET biotech1 18042024 lt

Traws Pharma Inc. (TRAW), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, on Friday announced plans to advance potential clinical candidates for the treatment and prevention of Hantavirus infections. Following the announcement, shares are up over 20% in the pre-market. Traws specializes in the manufacture...

Oshkosh Maintains FY26 Outlook; Shares Down 6.8% - Update

May 08, 2026 08:56 ET earnings1 30052024 lt

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Friday, Oshkosh Corp. (OSK) maintained its earnings, adjusted earnings and net sales guidance for the full-year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company continues to project earnings of $10.90 per share and its adjusted earnings of $11.50 per share...

Slovak Industrial Production Falls 0.9%

May 08, 2026 10:56 ET economy2 30052024 lt

Slovakia's industrial production decreased for the second straight month in March. Industrial production fell 0.9 percent year-on-year in March, slower than the 2.9 percent decline in February. The overall industrial performance was most significantly affected by lower manufacture of motor vehicles and a marked decline in manufacture of petroleum products.

  • U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Dips To New Record Low In May May 08, 2026 10:53 ET

    Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by more than anticipated in the month of May, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index fell to 48.2 in May from 49.8 in April. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 49.3.

  • U.S. Employment Jumps By 115,000 Jobs In April, Much More Than Expected May 08, 2026 09:51 ET

    A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed much stronger than expected U.S. job growth in the month of April. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment shot up by 115,000 jobs in April after surging by an upwardly revised 185,000 jobs in March. Economists had expected employment to climb by 63,000 jobs.

  • Portugal Trade Deficit Widens In March May 08, 2026 08:51 ET

    Portugal's foreign trade shortfall increased in March from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports. The trade deficit rose to EUR 2.9 billion in March from EUR 2.5 billion in the same month last year. Exports climbed 10.6 percent year-over-year in March, and imports were 11.6 percent higher.

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Reinsurance Group Of America Q1 26 Earnings Conference Call AT 10:00 AM ET

May 08, 2026 09:02 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Reinsurance Group of America Inc (RGA) will host a conference call at 10:00 AM ET on May 8, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.rgare.com/news-events/events To listen to the call, dial 1-844-481-2753 or (412-317-0669 international).

Telephone And Data Systems Turns To Profit In Q1, Plans To Acquire Public Shares Of Array Digital

May 08, 2026 08:16 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Friday, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) announced its first-quarter financial results, reporting a net income from continuing operations to common shareholders of $146.6 million, or $1.11 per share, compared with a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.20 per share, in the prior year. Total operating...

AI Chipmaker Cerebras Launches IPO; Aims For $26.6 Bln Valuation

May 04, 2026 13:55 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems announced it has launched its initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $3.5 billion. The company plans to offer 28 million shares priced between $115 and $125 each. It also expects to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4.2 million...

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