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U.S. Stocks End Modestly Higher as Constellation Energy Reports Earnings Beat
Major U.S. indexes closed higher on May 11, 2026, led by energy shares while communication services lagged. Constellation Energy Corp reported first-quarter revenue of $11.122 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.74 per share, both exceeding forecasts. Crude oil gained 3 percent amid the broader market advance.
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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading on May 11, 2026. 97.
2 percent in late trading as positive market breadth carried into the close. 5 percent. Crude oil gained 3 percent on the day.
Market-on-close imbalances showed buying pressure with the S&P 500 at +892 million, the Nasdaq 100 at +946 million, the Dow 30 at +179 million and the Mag 7 at +185 million. S. 122 billion for Q1 fiscal 2026.
721 billion. 57 per share. Constellation Energy Corp reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook for fiscal 2026 following the results.
The strong print helped lift sentiment in the energy sector on a day when broader indexes finished in positive territory. 17. The session reflected selective strength across sectors even as major averages posted modest gains.
Market participants tracked both corporate earnings and commodity moves, with oil providing a tailwind for energy names. Constellation Energy Corp's results stood out as one of the clearest beats of the day.
