U.S. stocks traded mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed easing trade tensions against ongoing tariff uncertainty and new geopolitical developments.

The share price of E2open surged amid media reports that Wisetech Global—an Australian logistics software giant—may be eyeing the cloud-based supply chain software provider as its next big acquisition.

The energy sector is abuzz with speculation as Shell Plc considers a potential acquisition of its British counterpart, BP Plc.

Inflation cooled in April, providing some relief for households after months of stubborn price increases.

U.S. stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors welcomed signs of cooling inflation and an ongoing thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions.

Following a formal strategic review initiated in March 2025 and advised by Citigroup, Green Dot has attracted attention from both private equity firms and strategic acquirers, despite a generally subdued M&A market.

According to Bloomberg, Olo has enlisted a financial adviser to weigh acquisition offers, with possible suitors including Toast Inc. and Oracle.