Shares of industrial and transportation companies rose amid mixed economic data.

New weekly jobless claims fell, according to the latest tally from the U.S. Labor Department.

Shares of agricultural-machinery maker Deere slid after strong construction-equipment sales were offset by a slump in farm machinery sales in the latest quarter.

Airbus and Air France were found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of 228 passengers and crew, 17 years after what remains the worst aviation disaster in French history.

Business activity in the U.S. grew at a steady pace in May while slowing in Europe and Asia as energy costs have risen, an indication that the global economy has been weakened by the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.