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Chinese manufacturing returns to growth despite threat of higher Trump tariffs
Fastest expansion in three months as new orders rise at Chinese factories. China’s manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February, despite the looming threat that ...The Guardian - 1d -
US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble
Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loomFinancial Times - 1h -
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.CNBC - 12h -
Apple expands India manufacturing
Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinksFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.
Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...CBS News - 6d -
TSMC to announce $100B investment in US chip manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to announce a $100 billion investment in U.S. chip manufacturing plants on Monday, the White House confirmed. The multibillion-dollar ...The Hill - 4h -
TSMC to unveil $100bn investment in advanced manufacturing in the US
Latest corporate overture to Trump administration marks effort to ward off possible tariffs on chips from TaiwanFinancial Times - 4h -
Maryland city offers $20,000 to relocate to former manufacturing hub
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of more than 70 places that have paid people to relocate over the past five years.CBS News - 6d -
Eli Lilly plans at least $27 billion in new U.S. manufacturing investments
It comes as companies work to build goodwill with Trump, who has emphasized reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.CNBC - 5d -
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.CBS News - 2d -
February Manufacturing Stays Stable, Though Tariff Storm Looms
The Institute for Supply Management said output remained fairly steady, but tariffs on raw materials threaten U.S. growth.Inc. - 5h -
Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints
Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
EU struggles to balance its green and growth goals
New policy package makes clear compromises in pursuit of economic growthFinancial Times - 3d -
Eli Lilly to spend $27 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing with four new sites
Eli Lilly & Co.’s stock rose 1.6% Wednesday, after the drug company announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing sites by adding four more locations this year, along with 13,000 high-wage jobs.MarketWatch - 5d -
Manufacturers boost durable-goods orders ahead of tariffs, but industry slump hasn’t ended
A key measure of business orders rose in January for the third month in a row, but it’s likely the sudden improvement reflects businesses rushing to buy parts and supplies ahead of potential U.S. ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition
In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter discussed the apparel company's new acquisition.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers
DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion articleFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Planet Fitness shares stumble as outlook points to slower earnings growth
Planet Fitness’ stock falls as the full-year earnings growth outlook disappoints.MarketWatch - 6d -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - 5d -
C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down
C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.MarketWatch - 4d -
Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival
Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter
The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Rocket Lab’s outlook disappoints, but SpaceX-style growth is still ahead: analyst
KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Rocket Lab’s long-term-growth prospects are still strong.MarketWatch - 3d -
How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth
While the primary aim is to help freelancers and gig workers, portable benefits have surprising potential to bolster entrepreneurship and thus the U.S. economy.The Hill - 3d -
The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says
The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.CNBC - 3d -
10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth
These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show high growth rates for revenue and profits through 2026.MarketWatch - 4h -
The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White HouseBBC News - Feb. 24 -
Israeli hostages return home in caskets
Hamas handed over four coffins Thursday, which the militant group said contained the bodies of four Israeli hostages -- Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
‘Heavyweight,’ an Acclaimed Narrative Podcast, Returns
Pushkin Industries, the podcast company that will release the show, is betting that documentary-style audio programs can still win an audience.The New York Times - 6d -
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth
Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth
U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - 6d