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Chicago business-activity index weakens to lowest level in four years
Index drops to 35.4, well below 40.8 expectedMarketWatch - Business -
Costco doesn’t raise membership fees, says $1.50 price for hot dogs is safe
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported fiscal third-quarter profit, revenue and same-store sales that all beat Wall Street forecasts, but shares of the membership-based warehouse retailer pulled back from a record high.MarketWatch - Business -
Stellar Blade beats older Fallout titles to top the charts | Circana April 2024
April was a quiet month as hardware sales dip. But Stellar Blade lit up the charts and older Fallout games are getting new life.VentureBeat - Tech -
The nation's weather forecasting must rise to the challenges of climate change
Access to reliable forecasts at timeframes longer than seven days is long overdue, especially in the West, where conditions can rapidly swing between extreme droughts and floods.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Chinese factory activity falls in hit to economic momentum
Xi Jinping has prioritised manufacturing growth amid property slowdown and weak domestic consumptionFinancial Times - Business - China -
The best waterproof activity trackers and smart watches in 2024
Feel free to swim, bathe or sweat your heart out when wearing one of these trackers – they can take it!CBS News - Top stories -
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Bacon, Banter and the Business of a Diner
“I try to make people feel good.” How one New Jersey diner keeps the doors open.The New York Times - Business -
Fed’s preferred inflation metric remains at 2.7% in April
Personal consumption expenditures figure was in line with economists’ expectationsFinancial Times - Business -
Fed's favorite inflation tracker flatlined in April
The Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation flatined in April as Americans pulled back slightly from spending, according to federal data released Friday. Prices rose 0.3 percent in April and 2.7 percent over the past 12 months, according to ...The Hill - Politics - Inflation -
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Remained Flat in April
Year-over-year inflation hovered at 2.7%. The Federal Reserve has been waiting for firmer evidence that rapid price increases are behind it.The New York Times - Business - Inflation -
A Key Inflation Metric Slowed Down in April
The Fed watches the personal consumption expenditures price index closely. Itrose at the slowest monthly rate this year, which may mean inflation is starting to taper off.Inc. - Business -
Officer dies after being 'ambushed' while responding to Minneapolis shooting
A Minneapolis police officer has died after they were "ambushed" while responding to a call about a shooting, officials said Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
Austin expresses 'concern' to China defense chief over its activities in Taiwan Strait
The meeting between the two sides was the first in person talk between Chinese and U.S. defense chiefs since November 2022.CNBC - Business - China -
Shareholder Activism Around ESG Is Rising---Just Ask the Church of England
Investors are increasingly voting against companies’ boards to push for climate policiesThe Wall Street Journal - World -
How to Get Sponsorships for Your Business
Sponsors are a great way to boost the bottom line.Inc. - Business -
How fast are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, but is still above the 2% target.BBC News - Top stories -
UK PM announces general election
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July 4.CNN - Top stories - United Kingdom -
First 2024 forecast from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ projects GOP has edge for President and U.S. Senate, closer call for U.S. House
May 30, 2024 (Washington D.C.) – The Hill and leading election results provider Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) today released DDHQ’s first forecast for the 2024 races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives – and the initial ...The Hill - Politics -
Pending home sales in April slump to lowest level since the start of the pandemic
Pending home sales were down in every region of the country, but they fell hardest in the Midwest and West.CNBC - Business -
Pending home sales in April slump to lowest level since the start of the pandemic
Signed sales contracts on existing homes dropped 7.7% in April compared to March, the slowest pace since April 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors.NBC News - Top stories -
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected
The personal consumption expenditures price index for April was expected to show an inflation rate of 2.7% over the past 12 months.CNBC - Business -
U.S. prices cooled in April, key inflation gauge shows
Prices excluding food and energy rose at an annual rate of 2.8% in April as inflation eased after flaring earlier this year.CBS News - Top stories -
The Fed's preferred inflation measure rose 0.2% in April, as expected
Inflation rose about as expected in April, with markets on edge over when interest rates might start coming down, according to a measure released Friday that is followed closely by the Federal Reserve.NBC News - Top stories -
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FTC's Noncompete Ban Leaves Small Businesses Unfazed
Just one in five small business leaders expect last month's ban on noncompete agreements to impact their business.Inc. - Business -
Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders
Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday.BBC News - Top stories -
How AI is Changing the Legal Landscape in Business
Understanding the pitfalls as the law catches up with the technology.Inc. - Business -
Why You Should Advertise Your Business's Security
Effective marketing of your security and privacy policies can help your business grow, but how?Inc. - Business -
Day 8 of the UK electoral campaign: as it happened
Deselected candidate for Chingford and Wood Green hits out at ‘culture of bullying’ as party row intensifiesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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Kenya hears 'heartbreaking' claims against UK soldiers
Witnesses at public hearings in Kenya make allegations against British soldiers at a base in Nanyuki.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
ArcelorMittal seeks to safeguard its operations at UK docks
Steelmaker wants to halt proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks, saying it threatens 800 jobsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK house prices return to growth in May despite rise in mortgage rates
Nationwide says market shows ‘signs of resilience’ even as separate Bank of England data points to consumer cautionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices in surprise rise in May
Nationwide building society says prices rose by 0.4% despite buyers facing "affordability pressures".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
How UK's 'fastest' rollercoaster ground to halt within day of opening
Thrillseekers are frustrated after Hyperia at Thorpe Park closed just one day after opening.BBC News - Top stories -
Starmer has given in to the Labour left over Diane Abbott, says Sunak – UK politics live
The prime minister said if Starmer was elected then he would also pander to the left in power. SNP leader John Swinney has urged people to take part in a “Scottish national service” by using the general election to vote Tory MPs out of office, PA ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Stock market wobbles, then recovers, as investors digest PCE inflation report
Investors were trying to balance everything from typical month-end squaring of stock positions to Salesforce Inc.’s revenue guidance on Thursday, Friday’s April PCE inflation print, and even the guilty verdict against former U.S. President Donald ...MarketWatch - Business -
Bath beat Sale in thriller to reach Premiership final
Bath beat Sale 31-23 in an enthralling semi-final to set up a Premiership final against Northampton Saints.BBC News - Top stories -
Djokovic beats Musetti in 03:07 finish in Paris
Novak Djokovic reaches the French Open fourth round with a five-set win over Lorenzo Musetti that ends at 03:07 local time in Paris.BBC News - Top stories - Tennis