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Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says

Trump administration considers order on autism and vaccines, source says

By Yasmeen Abutaleb Aug 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism that could be released as soon as next week, a person familiar with the discussions said on Thursday. 
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US stock futures rise ahead of jobs data; chip, software shares rally

US stock futures rise ahead of jobs data; chip, software shares rally

By Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Aug 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures edged higher on Friday as investors awaited a key U.S. employment report that is expected to influence the course of monetary policy, while strong forecasts from Microchip Technology and Atlassian buoyed sentiment.
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US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely picked up in July, offering reassurance that the labor market remained resilient and allowing the Federal Reserve to maintain its focus on inflation.
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S&P 500, Dow futures muted ahead of jobs data; chips, software stocks rise

S&P 500, Dow futures muted ahead of jobs data; chips, software stocks rise

Aug 7 (Reuters) - S&P 500 and Dow futures were little changed on Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could influence the interest-rate outlook, while Nasdaq futures rose as Microchip Technology and Atlassian's strong forecasts lifted chip and software shares.
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Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Amid Bond Market Volatility

Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Amid Bond Market Volatility

Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Amid Bond Market Volatility
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Burger King's US strength helps Restaurant Brands top quarterly same-store sales estimates

Burger King's US strength helps Restaurant Brands top quarterly same-store sales estimates

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Restaurant Brands International beat overall same-store sales growth expectations for the second quarter, helped by resilient demand at its Burger King chain in the U.S.
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European shares mark a fresh record close as earnings offset Mideast uncertainty

European shares mark a fresh record close as earnings offset Mideast uncertainty

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Ragini Mathur and Avinash P August 5 (Reuters) - European shares closed at a fresh all-time high on Wednesday as investors sifted through the latest batch of corporate earnings while watching the fast-moving developments in the Middle East conflict.
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Kenvue misses quarterly estimates as inflation, tariffs squeeze margins

Kenvue misses quarterly estimates as inflation, tariffs squeeze margins

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Kenvue narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results on Thursday as inflation, tariffs and currency-related costs squeezed margins.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story

FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story

President Donald Trump has been highlighting his economic achievements, pointing to record stock market highs and claims of increased hiring, manufacturing, and investment
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European shares hover near record highs as earnings offset Mideast uncertainty

European shares hover near record highs as earnings offset Mideast uncertainty

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Ragini Mathur August 5 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Wednesday as investors assessed a fresh batch of corporate earnings while keeping an eye on fast-moving developments in the Middle East.
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Caterpillar raises 2026 revenue growth target after quarterly profit beat

Caterpillar raises 2026 revenue growth target after quarterly profit beat

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Caterpillar raised its revenue growth forecast after beating second-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, benefiting from a buildout of AI data centers that has spurred demand for its power-generation and construction equipment.
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Oil gains as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Oil gains as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict remained uncertain, while disruptions to oil flows through key shipping routes persisted.