Month Low Businesses

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Jobless claims slide to 7-month low. Businesses not cutting many jobs.

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in the week before the Thanksgiving holiday dipped to a seven-month low in a sign of strength for a steadily expanding U.S. economy.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

No mojitos and no lights: Cuba’s tourism industry fights losing battle

Power cuts and shortages of basic items plague Communist-ruled island’s vital sector

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Ex-Barclays chief John Varley pulled back into fight to clear bank’s name

Financial Conduct Authority fined lender £50mn over 2008 emergency fundraising

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture

A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expected

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead

he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution

Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies

The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.

Business - CNBC - November 14

New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low

Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.

Business - CNBC - November 20

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lows

20-year-olds borrowed $9,000 from their parents for a college startup—then launched a new business with sales of $1 million a month

Winston Alfieri and Troy Bonde were just 20 and 21 when they came up with the idea for Sauz, which is now available at retailers around the country.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million

When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’

US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bonds

World - Financial Times - November 8

Veteran homelessness drops to record low

Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The biggest attack on Ukraine in months

Russia targets energy plants

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - November 5

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise

More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest

How Seattle's iconic brands embody the city's spirit of innovation and connection.

How Scalable Is Your Business?

Growth is the goal for the majority of early-stage ventures, and they need to create scalable organizations to manage expansion.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

The Anti-DEI Influencer Waging War on Lowe’s and Ford

From his home in Tennessee, the social media rabble-rouser Robby Starbuck is waging war on “woke” policies at places like Lowe’s and Ford. His timing is impeccable.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Low and inside: O's will again alter LF dimensions

Seeking a "happier medium," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said the team will adjust its left-field wall again, bringing it closer in and reducing its height.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

'Thompson justifiably angry at low-key finish'

A depressing revamp of the LPGA Tour's season-ending tournament resulted in an inappropriately low-key finish for Lexi Thompson, writes Iain Carter.

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - November 19

Addressing America’s unfinished business in Afghanistan

Rescuing our Afghan partners will fulfill our sacred promise, taking seriously the terrorist threats from Afghanistan will keep us safe, and closing Guantanamo will end a shameful chapter.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes

Nationally, property taxes in major cities have gone up 30% since 2019, according to a new Redfin analysis.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Rodri’s Ballon d’Or is an act of justice for an unsung category of footballer | Sid Lowe

Real Madrid were angry that Vinícius Júnior missed out but crowning the Spain midfielder marks a shift in thinking. When Rodrigo Hernández was a student, living in a hall of residence and reading ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

How to get a low home equity loan rate this November

There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.

BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness

BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand

Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low

Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Goldman Sachs managing director makes the case for a modified low-volatility ETF

Laurene Azoulay describes an indexing approach that enables U.S. investors to broaden their global exposure with a low-volatility stock-selection strategy that encompasses three other factors.