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U.S. Southern Command: On May 5, a fatal strike was carried out on a ship. Intelligence confirmed that the ship was sailing on known drug smuggling routes in the Eastern Pacific and was involved in drug smuggling activities. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the operation. No U.S. military personnel were injured.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 51.10 points, or 0.59%, on Wednesday, May 6, to 8731.60 points.

U.S. electric car company Rivian (RIVN.O) is considering producing lidar sensors for its self-driving cars, its chief executive said.

U.S. electric car company Rivian (RIVN.O) plans to establish potential partnerships with Chinese companies, its chief executive said.

The three major U.S. stock index futures rose, with Nasdaq futures expanding to 0.9%.

Australia's AIG Construction Industry Performance Index in April was -18.7, compared with the previous value of -31.4.

Australia's AIG/PWC manufacturing performance index in April was -18, compared with the previous value of -27.9.

US President Trump: The "Freedom Project" will be suspended for a period of time.

New Zealand's average hourly wage rate in the first quarter was 0.2%, down from 0.70% in the previous quarter.

New Zealand's employment rate in the first quarter was 0.2%, expected to be 0.3%, and the previous value was 0.50%.

New Zealand's employment participation rate in the first quarter was 70.4%, expected to be 70.50%, and the previous value was 70.50%.

New Zealand's first quarter labor cost index quarterly rate was 0.5%, expected to be 0.40%, and the previous value was 0.40%.

New Zealand's labor cost index in the first quarter was at an annual rate of 2%, expected to be 2%, and the previous value was 2%.

New Zealand's unemployment rate in the first quarter was 5.3%, expected to be 5.40%, and the previous value was 5.40%.

AMD (AMD.O) U.S. stocks rose more than 11% after the bell.

U.S. State Department: They discussed U.S.-Russian relations, the Russia-Ukraine war and Iran.

U.S. Department of State: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov today.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents show that Alphabet submitted applications for four tranches of notes totaling C$8.5 billion.

Cerence AI: The ITC complaint seeks a limited exclusion order prohibiting the import into the United States of certain smart devices including speakers, monitors, televisions, tablets and streaming devices.

Cerence AI: Files lawsuit against Amazon with U.S. International Trade Commission.