A report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday showed its reading on U.S. service sector activity came in unchanged in the month of January. The ISM said its services PMI came in at 53.8 in January, unchanged from a revised reading in December. A reading above 50 indicates growth in the sector.
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives. The study by the World Health Organization and its International Agency for Research on Cancer looks at 30 preventable...
Shares of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BCRX) are down over 40% from their 52-week high of $11.31, recorded last June, and trade around $6. The company's core marketed drug is ORLADEYO, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor approved for the prophylaxis of hereditary angioedema. Net product sales of ORLADEYO have increased steadily each year.
Mexico has committed to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, while also providing a plan to eliminate the deficit from the prior cycle, strengthening water security for Texas communities and U.S. agriculture. Announcing this, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said new commitment between...
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of January. ADP said private sector employment rose by 22,000 jobs in January after climbing by a downwardly revised 37,000 jobs in December.
Following the weakness seen in the previous session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by just 0.1 percent. The futures remained little changed even after...
The Energy Information Administration released a report on Wednesday showing crude oil inventories in the U.S. decreased by more than expected in the week ended January 30th. The report said crude oil inventories fell by 3.5 million barrels last week after declining by 2.3 million barrels in the previous...
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of January. ADP said private sector employment rose by 22,000 jobs in January after climbing by a downwardly revised 37,000 jobs in December. Economists...
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction following the weakness seen in the previous session.
Performance Food Group Company (PFGC), a food and food service distributor, on Wednesday initiated guidance for the third quarter and revised down its annual outlook. Scott McPherson, CEO of Performance Food Group, said: "As we refine our outlook for 2026 to reflect recent market dynamics, our confidence...
Twin Disc Inc. (TWIN) released earnings for its second quarter that Increased, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $22.37 million, or $1.55 per share. This compares with $0.919 million, or $0.07 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 0.3% to $90.18...
Equifax Inc. (EFX), a consumer credit reporting agency, on Wednesday initiated guidance for the first quarter and full year. Commenting on the guidance, the company said: "This reflects an assumption that the U.S. mortgage market is down low single digits in 2026 as well as an assumption that 100%...
Flex Ltd. (FLEX), a manufacturing company, on Wednesday, reported its net income decreased in the fourth quarter compared with the previous year. For the third quarter, net income decreased to $239 million from $263 million in the previous year. Earnings per share were $0.64 versus $0.67 last...
Treasuries saw modest weakness throughout much of the trading day on Tuesday before regaining ground late in the session. Bond prices climbed back near the unchanged line in the latter part of the session before closing roughly flat. The yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of...
Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) will host a conference call at 11:00 AM ET on February 4, 2026, to discuss Q4 25 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on to https://investors.averydennison.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx