Stocks
Simon Property Group Drives 13.9% Retailer Sales Growth with Live Events
Simon Property Group reported a 13.9% increase in retailer sales per square foot for the trailing 12 months, attributing the strong second-quarter...
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Economy
Philippine Economy Stumbles: 2.3% Growth Misses Mark
Philippine economic growth decelerated sharply to 2.3% in Q2, falling short of expectations and marking the slowest pace since 2009 (ex-COVID), as...
Investing
Germany’s Reforms, Google’s EU Defeat, and a $20M Swift Wedding
Germany implements new tax and pension reforms. Google faces a 'final EU defeat' in court. A celebrity wedding could bring a $20M...
Economy
US Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 Despite Consumer Spending Surge
The US economy unexpectedly slowed to an annual growth rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1%, defying analyst forecasts....
Economy
Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth, Consumers Maintain Spending Pace
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the spring, a slowdown from Q1, but consumer spending remained strong at...
Finance
World Cup’s Digital Economy Win: Billions Engaged, Billions Spent
The recent World Cup saw Spain claim the trophy, but the digital economy emerged as the true victor, driving unprecedented engagement, record...
Economy
June Retail Sales Edge Up 0.2%, Driven by Cars and Online Buys
U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.2% in June, but excluding gas, shoppers showed resilience, buying cars and boosting online sales. Falling...
Economy
China’s Q2 Growth Slows to 4.3% Amid Domestic Spending Lag
China's economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter, its slowest pace since late 2022, as robust exports failed to offset weak...
Finance
America’s Independence Day Bill Hits Record Highs
The Fourth of July has become a record-breaking spending holiday, with consumers projected to spend billions on food, travel, and fireworks, marking...