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Why Are Stocks Up? Nobody Knows
A torrent of bad news hasn’t been enough to sink the market.
GM Profit Shrinks Despite Stronger Sales
General Motors’ net income shrank 35% in the second quarter despite strong sales gains.
The Global Economy Is Powering Through a Historic Increase in Tariffs
Trade, production, growth and other global economic vitals are proving resilient almost four months after President Trump’s ...
EU Opens In-Depth Investigation Into Universal Music’s $775 Million Downtown Deal
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group’s $775 million takeover of U.S. label ...
U.S. Says Government Employee Blocked from Leaving China
The exit ban on an employee of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office comes after Beijing confirmed imposing similar ...
Coca-Cola Plans Cane-Sugar Coke Option, CEO Says
The beverage maker will roll out a new option in the fall, while retaining the high-fructose corn-syrup version.
U.K. Government Will Stick to Budget Rules, Treasury Chief Says
Borrowing figures near record highs increased speculation that the government may have to announce new tax rises or spending ...
The Grizzled Mechanic Who Saved Pogacar’s Tour de France
When the reigning champion suffered a 40 mph crash, his title defense was in jeopardy. Until a man in blue overalls jumped ...
GM Profit Shrinks After $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit
General Motors’ net income shrank 35% in the second quarter despite strong sales gains.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Lower; GM, RTX Earnings in Spotlight
Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
Bessent Says Powell Should Finish Out Term if He Wants
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should finish out his term if he wants. “If he wants to see that through, I think he should. If he ...