Industrial and transportation shares fall sharply amid mixed earnings

8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 7

Whirlpool tumbled after cutting its 2026 earnings outlook, suspending its dividend and prioritising debt reduction at the Michigan-based appliance maker.
Maersk kept 2026 growth forecasts on strong container demand but warned the Middle East conflict would raise costs through disruptions and higher fuel prices.
Elsewhere, HawkEye 360 rose in its market debut before an expected SpaceX flotation, while Rheinmetall and Destinus targeted cruise-missile production this year.

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