Prior was 106.69 (revised to 106.74) Notably, this index flagged some weakness last month and that proved to be prescient (or lucky) as the weakness showed up in Friday’s non-farm payrolls report. “The ETI rebounded in July after declining in May and June, suggesting continued resilience in the labor market, despite the ‘low-hire, low-fire’ backdrop,”…
Analysts weighed in positively on the company’s new financial targets — helping to further a rally that’s brought shares up more than 60% from their recent low point.
Microsoft (MSFT +0.35%) has had an interesting 2026. It started off the year on a poor note, dropping after it reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter (which ended Dec. 31). After further ups and downs through the year, it took the delivery of strong fiscal Q4 results on July 29 to get the…
Introduction US companies are projected to invest trillions of dollars in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next several years. Goldman Sachs recently estimated that capital expenditures from just a few US AI “hyperscalers” will reach $581 billion in 2026 alone. Some, though not all, of this investment will go toward the buildout of data centers—physical…
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Innovation
Jul 20, 2026
Courtney C. Radsch
For too long, governments have stood by and allowed the creation of business models built on the commercial exploitation of users’ personal data and that reward social and psychological manipulation. With the…
By appointing John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken a calculated risk. If Healey can leverage his insider knowledge of the Treasury, pursue a bold, pro-growth agenda, and manage his defense-spending instincts, he may be able to provide the structural shake-up the UK economy needs. NEW YORK—The United…