Inflation rises 0.2% in August; consumer spending still strong
While inflation rises and consumer spending stay strong, consumer sentiment is very low, economists said. File photo by Allison Dinner/EPA Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Core…
These Were the 3 Top-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in August 2025
Which S&P 500 stocks soared while the broader market barely budged in August 2025? The surprising winners had almost nothing in common. The stock market…
These Were the 3 Worst-Performing Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in August 2025
The three worst-performing Dow stocks of August are still up over 17% each in 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.36%) moved 3.2% higher…
PPI: Wholesale prices dropped by 0.1% in August
Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Wholesale prices dropped just a bit in August, potentially allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting.…
Why Shopify Stock Popped 16% in August
Shopify soared after another strong earnings report. Shares of Shopify (SHOP -0.38%) were climbing the charts last month after the e-commerce software superstar turned in…
Why American Eagle Outfitters Rallied in August
The Sydney Sweeney ad campaign got a thumbs-up from President Trump, while the company also announced a new collaboration with Travis Kelce. Shares of American…
These Were the 5 Top-Performing Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in August 2025
Good news and some surprise investments fueled Dow winners in August. August 2025 was a big month for a handful of stocks in the Dow…
These Were the 5 Worst-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in August 2025
A new artificial intelligence (AI) trend could boost the stock price for one of August's losers. August is over, and September is here. But many…
August jobs report: U.S. added only 22,000 jobs, showing slowdown
Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The job market continues to slow, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that only…
U.S. hiring stalls, with employers reluctant to expand in erratic economy
The American job market, a pillar of U.S. economic strength since the pandemic, is crumbling under the weight of President Trump’s erratic economic policies.Uncertain about…
Why Sezzle Stock Tumbled 39% in August
Sezzle delivered strong Q2 results, but investors were disappointed with its guidance. Sezzle (SEZL -1.34%) saw its monster surge hit a wall last month as…
Why Opendoor Technologies Stock Skyrocketed 142% in August
Signs that interest rates would soon come down helped fuel the home flipper's rally. After breaking out in July, Opendoor Technologies (OPEN 0.98%) soared again in August, climbing…
Why Figma Stock Lost 39% in August
Shares of the cloud software stock pulled back after an initial pop. After skyrocketing on its opening day of trading on July 31, Figma (FIG…
These Were the 2 Top-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in August 2025
In both cases, unexpected headlines did most of the heavy lifting. When all was said and done, last month ended up being a decent one…
Israeli-induced starvation in Gaza kills 185 in August, 13 more in 24 hours | Israel-Palestine conflict News
More than 360 people, including 130 children, have died from hunger since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.Published On 2 Sep 20252 Sep…
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, August 2025 | Sudan war News
Sudan’s civil war saw a number of developments on the battlefield as well as in diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis.Published On 31 Aug 202531 Aug…
Aquarius weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 31 – September 6
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.Read on to see…
Lottery results LIVE: National Lottery Set For Life draw tonight, August 28, 2025
THE National Lottery Set For Life numbers are in and it's time to find out if you've won the top prize of £10,000 every month…
Puerto Rico ex-Gov. Wanda Vázquez pleads guilty to campaign violation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez pleaded guilty Wednesday to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that authorities say also…
Leo weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for August 24 – August 30
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last March but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.Read on to see…