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  • U.S. Labor Productivity Climbs Much Less Than Expected In Q1 May 07, 2026 08:37 ET

    Labor productivity in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said labor productivity climbed by 0.8 percent in the first quarter after jumping by a downwardly revised 1.6 percent...

  • US Energy Corp Posts Q1 Report, Stock Down In Pre-Market May 07, 2026 08:34 ET

    Thursday, U.S. Energy Corp. (USEG) announced its first-quarter financial results, reporting a net loss of $3.185 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to $3.111 million, or $0.10 per share, in the prior year. Total revenue amounted to $1.6 million compared to $2.2 million last year. In the pre-market...

  • U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected May 07, 2026 08:34 ET

    A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rebounded by less than expected in the week ended May 2nd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level of...

  • Insight Enterprises Boosts FY26 Outlook; Shares Up 5.8% - Update May 07, 2026 08:33 ET

    While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, technology company Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NSIT) raised its adjusted earnings guidance for the full year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $11.00 to $11.50 per share. Previously, the...

  • Sempra Energy Affirms FY26 Adjusted EPS Outlook - Update May 07, 2026 08:19 ET

    While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, energy infrastructure company Sempra Energy (SRE) affirmed its adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2026 and 2027 as well affirmed its long-term earnings per share growth rate outlook. For fiscal 2026, Sempra Energy continues...

  • Carlyle Group Turns To Q1 Loss, Revenue Declines May 07, 2026 08:13 ET

    The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) on Thursday reported a loss for the first quarter compared with a profit last year, driven mainly by a large investment loss. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of $132.2 million or $0.37 per share compared with a net profit of $130 million or $0.35...

  • Zoetis Shares Plunge 12.8% As FY26 Outlook Slashed; Q1 EPS Rises May 07, 2026 07:55 ET

    While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, animal health company Zoetis, Inc. (ZTS) raised its earnings, adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the full year 2026, based on the current operating environment. For fiscal 2026, the company now projects earnings in a range...

  • Vital Farms Reports Q1 Loss; Cuts FY26 Outlook; Share Plunge In Pre-market May 07, 2026 07:47 ET

    Vital Farms (VITL), an Ethical Food Company, on Thursday reported loss in the first quarter compared with the previous year. The company has lowered net revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance. For the first quarter, net loss came in at $1.52 million compared with income of $16.90 million in the previous...

  • Methane Emissions From Fossil Fuels Near Record High Levels; IEA May 07, 2026 07:45 ET

    With methane emissions from energy sector near record highs, tried-and-tested abatement measures could make 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas available annually, new IEA analysis shows. Methane emissions from fossil fuels remained at very high levels in 2025, with no sign they are declining globally, according to the International Energy Agency's latest tracking update. Although some countr

  • Becton, Dickinson And Company Names Vitor Roque CFO May 07, 2026 07:45 ET

    Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), a medical technology company, announced Thursday that it has appointed Vitor Roque as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 7. Roque, who has served as interim CFO since December 2025, brings more than 25 years at BD across senior...

  • Insmed Posts Narrower Loss In Q1 May 07, 2026 07:38 ET

    Insmed (INSM) reported a first quarter net loss of $163.6 million, or $0.76 per share, compared to a net loss of $256.6 million, or $1.42 per share, a year ago. Product revenues, net, was $305.96 million compared to $92.82 million. The company reiterated 2026 BRINSUPRI revenue guidance of at Least...

  • Charles River Laboratories Trims FY26 Revenue Growth Outlook; Slips To Loss In Q1 May 07, 2026 07:34 ET

    While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) reaffirmed its adjusted earnings and organic revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2026, while trimming annual revenue growth outlook. For fiscal 2026, the company continues...

  • F-22 Raptor Fighter Jets Arrive In Japan To Strengthen US Airpower In Indo-Pacific May 07, 2026 07:30 ET

    US Air Force'S F-22 Raptor fighter jets have arrived at Kadena Air Base, the American air base in Japan, marking the latest fighter rotation supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific region. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-22s will operate alongside heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft assigned to the Air Force's 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, s

  • Vistra Swings To Profit In Q1, Reaffirms FY26 Outlook May 07, 2026 07:29 ET

    Thursday, Vistra Corp. (VST) announced its first-quarter financial results, reporting a net income of $1.029 billion compared with a net loss of $268 million in the prior year, driven by strong revenue growth. Operating revenues totaled $5.640 billion, up from last year's $3.933 billion. The company...

  • RXO Posts Wider Loss In Q1 May 07, 2026 07:24 ET

    RXO (RXO) reported a first quarter GAAP net loss of $36 million, compared to a net loss of $31 million, a year ago. Loss per share was $0.21 compared to a loss of $0.18. Adjusted net loss was $16 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $5 million, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $6 million, compared...

Global Economics Weekly Update - May 04 – May 08, 2026

May 08, 2026 15:50 ET
Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.

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