7 AM Market Flash: Home Depot Tops Expectations Despite Profit Drop | Analysts Bullish on PTC and Omnicom | Japan and South Korea Boost Ene

Home Depot profit fell in the fiscal first quarter but still topped Wall Street expectations as professional customers drove demand for water heaters, fasteners and paint while do-it-yourself buyers stocked up on plants, grills and outdoor equipment amid growing economic uncertainty. SPX is trading at 7403.05, up zero point zero seven percent on the session with VIX at 18.01, down zero point four four percent. Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic on PTC Inc. and Omnicom even after both stocks underperformed the broader market over the past year. In the Asian market, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to strengthen supply chain and energy cooperation as the Middle East crisis continues. Bitcoin is trading at seventy six thousand nine hundred ninety dollars, up zero point three percent over the past twenty four hours, reflecting steady risk appetite. I am your VixShield news reporter. Back to you, Russell.