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on August 5, 2025 at 2:58 pm U.S. Services-Sector Activity Slows​Ed Frankl

Activity in the U.S. services sector only marginally expanded in July, as employment contracted at a faster pace and U.S. trade policy continued to cause concern for businesses.

Activity in the U.S. services sector only marginally expanded in July, as employment contracted at a faster pace and U.S. trade policy continued to cause concern for businesses.

on August 5, 2025 at 1:04 pm Opinion | The Defenestration of the BLS Commissioner​

Instead of considering economic explanations for the low jobs number, the president’s response was to punish the messenger.

Instead of considering economic explanations for the low jobs number, the president’s response was to punish the messenger.

on August 5, 2025 at 1:03 pm Opinion | There’s No Shortage of Sugar on the Market​

High prices don’t reflect a supply shortage on the wholesale side but rather markups at the grocery store.

High prices don’t reflect a supply shortage on the wholesale side but rather markups at the grocery store.

on August 5, 2025 at 1:02 pm Opinion | The Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces​

Haredi leaders continue to oppose army service and show no signs of changing their attitudes.

Haredi leaders continue to oppose army service and show no signs of changing their attitudes.

on August 5, 2025 at 1:02 pm Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures, Dollar Rise, Boosted by Earnings, Rate-Cut Hopes​

Earnings are in from Caterpillar and Pfizer; new tariff deadline looms

Earnings are in from Caterpillar and Pfizer; new tariff deadline looms

on August 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm Britannia Industries Q1 Results: Net profit misses estimates; revenue soars 10% YoY​

Britannia Industries reported Q1FY26 results with a consolidated net profit of ₹520 crore, missing analyst estimates of ₹570 crore. This is an increase from ₹504 crore in the same quarter last year, but lower than ₹556 crore in the previous quarter.

Britannia Industries reported Q1FY26 results with a consolidated net profit of ₹520 crore, missing analyst estimates of ₹570 crore. This is an increase from ₹504 crore in the same quarter last year, but lower than ₹556 crore in the previous quarter.

on August 4, 2025 at 3:16 pm Harley-Davidson Names Topgolf Leader as New CEO​John Keilman

Departing CEO Jochen Zeitz recently survived an activist challenge. The transition to the new leadership will take effect Oct. 1.

Departing CEO Jochen Zeitz recently survived an activist challenge. The transition to the new leadership will take effect Oct. 1.

on August 4, 2025 at 3:16 pm Elon Musk Gets $23.7 Billion Stock Award From Tesla to Stay ‘Focused’​Theo Francis

The EV maker’s board granted 96 million shares of restricted stock to its CEO after a judge struck down earlier pay packages.

The EV maker’s board granted 96 million shares of restricted stock to its CEO after a judge struck down earlier pay packages.

on August 4, 2025 at 3:15 pm Stock Market Today: Dow Gains; New Tariff Deadline Looms​

Tesla stock rises after Elon Musk is handed new multibillion-dollar stock award

Tesla stock rises after Elon Musk is handed new multibillion-dollar stock award

on August 4, 2025 at 8:39 pm Russian oil import cuts could hit Indian OMCs GRM by $1–1.5/bbl, says report​

Trump’s recent tariff on Indian imports and threats against Russian oil buyers reflect efforts to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict. India’s significant rise in Russian crude imports poses risks for its refiners, while global oil prices could spike if India halts these purchases.

Trump’s recent tariff on Indian imports and threats against Russian oil buyers reflect efforts to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict. India’s significant rise in Russian crude imports poses risks for its refiners, while global oil prices could spike if India halts these purchases.