U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 200 points on Monday.

Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported first-quarter earnings above estimates.

Rockwell Automation said sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion. Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), above the analyst consensus of $1.59.

Rockwell Automation shares jumped 10.5% to $296.78 on Monday.

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