Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data out Wednesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 120,000 increase. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
60 Degrees Pharma (NASDAQ:SXTP) reported that an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board found no safety concerns in the first six patients in its Phase 2 B-Free chronic babesiosis study and recommended trial continuation.
Himax Technologies (Nasdaq:HIMX) said it plans to dispose of its investment in an equity-method investee after the startup agreed to be acquired by a third-party semiconductor company for $80 million in cash.
BTQ (NASDAQ:BTQ) received final approval from French foreign direct investment authorities to acquire all remaining shares of QPerfect, a quantum software company based in Strasbourg.
Vyome Holdings (NASDAQ:HIND) said the China National Intellectual Property Administration granted a patent covering formulation and therapeutic uses for its besifloxacin topical gel program.
Arrow Financial (NASDAQ:AROW) announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Adirondack Bancorp and the merger of Adirondack Bank into Arrow Bank National Association.
FactSet (NYSE:FDS) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $622.9 million, representing a 6.4% increase year over year with 7% organic revenue growth.
Intensity Therapeutics (NASDAQ:INTS) issued a mid-year 2026 update on its intratumoral cancer therapy INT230-6, highlighting progress across late-stage clinical programs.
Carrier (NYSE:CARR) announced the completion of the sale of its Riello business to Ariston Group for gross proceeds of approximately $440 million.
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation (NASDAQ:RMBI) completed its previously announced merger with The Farmers Bancorp, effective July 1, 2026.
Watsco (NYSE:WSO) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 per share on its Common and Class B shares, continuing its long-running shareholder payout program.
The best quarter for stocks in six years ended on a high note, with chipmakers extending their rebound from war-driven lows and signs of economic resilience boosting confidence in corporate earnings. A rally that has added more than $8 trillion to the S&P 500's market value over the past three months gained further momentum as fresh data pointed to strength in both the labor market and consumer sentiment. Goldman Sachs Chief Global Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer told Bloomberg that, "for the first time in really a generation," major economies are experiencing a broad-based increase in capital spending. It's a trend that he believes is helping to underpin the current bull market.Goldman Sachs Says Capital Spending Is Powering the Bull Market
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