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US applications for jobless benefits up modestly
07 Aug 2025 14:36 GMT
Major companies have announced job cuts this year, including Procter & Gamble, Dow, CNN, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook's parent company, Meta. Most recently, Intel and The Walt Disney Co announced staff reductions.
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US applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level
07 Aug 2025 12:59 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy.
Jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 …
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US applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level
07 Aug 2025 13:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining …
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AI isn't the only culprit: GCCs in the spotlight in India's IT layoff story
10 Aug 2025 03:52 GMT
Some Bengaluru-based doyens may disagree, but as recent events would suggest, Vishal Sikka was probably the most prescient of recent Indian IT CEOs. In 2015, under his leadership, Infosys invested $1.4 million in ANSR (pronounced Answer) which helped …
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Saturday, Aug. 9
09 Aug 2025 17:42 GMT
… didn’t vote for our benefit!
Robert Minninger
The columnist Steve … , in an announcement, corporate giant Procter and Gamble will be raising prices due …
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Weekly Commentary: Anything But Normal Times
09 Aug 2025 18:32 GMT
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The Nasdaq100 surged 3.7% this week to close at an all-time high. Powered by Apple 13.3% melt-up, the Bloomberg MAG7 Index surged 5.4% to a record high.
August 6 – New York Times (Luke Broadwater and Tripp Mickle): “President Trump …
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Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
09 Aug 2025 12:33 GMT
Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 8, 2025
Operator: Welcome to Warner Music Group’s Third Quarter Earnings Call for the period ended June 30, 2025. At the request of Warner Music Group, today’s call is being …
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Trump’s tariffs and US consumers
09 Aug 2025 07:37 GMT
Muhammad Zamir Assadi
Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the average domestic steak price is currently approximately 8% higher than the same period last year. Following eggs, US consumers will also be facing rising beef prices due to …
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I’m 45 With $100,000, What 3 to 4 ETFs Should I Invest In for Long-Term Growth?
08 Aug 2025 23:53 GMT
Personal Finance
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Key Points
While it’s rarely too late to invest for long-term portfolio growth, the earlier the better, as time is the biggest determinant that will dictate one’s strategy.
Risk tolerance, target …
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Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
08 Aug 2025 13:23 GMT
Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 7, 2025
Kenvue Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.29, expectations were $0.2816.
Operator: Hello, and welcome to Kenvue’s Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [ …