BBG; UK retailers suffer 2.9% sales decline

Freshworks beats revenue estimates, lifts guidance, but stock dips. AI focus drives growth, but execution concerns linger.

ONDS jumps 26% on strong sales & margins, but trades at 14x 2026 sales. High risk, high reward.

AI stocks like AMAT & FIG soar on earnings; Dow hits 50K, S&P/Nasdaq hit highs. Trade talks & IPOs lift sentiment.

Fed's Williams said monetary policy is in a good place and mildly restrictive, seeing no reason to raise or lower rates now, while flagging strong productivity growth and stable market conditions.

Klarna surges 20%+ on 44% revenue growth & profit flip, beating estimates. BNPL shines.

Adani's fraud charges dropped by DOJ. Potential boost for his empire's valuation and investor confidence.

New Zealand's manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.5 in April from 52.8 in March, with new orders and raw material deliveries both contracting as Iran war freight disruptions weigh on the sector.