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Gold futures top $4,250/oz for first time since June 18

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PM Shehbaz directs adoption of 'comprehensive strategy' to attract investors for Discos' privatisation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed relevant authorities to adopt a “comprehensive strategy” to attract international investors for the privatisation of state-owned power distribution companies (Discos) and…

We're adding to our position in a chipmaker as the AI trade regains its footing

The stock is still well below levels it traded at last month after earnings.

US Companies Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected in July: ADP

US private payrolls rose 44,000 in July after a revised 95,000 increase in the prior month as companies added fewer jobs than expected, according to ADP Research data out Wednesday. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source…

US Keeps Debt-Sale Guidance Steady, Deepening Bill Reliance

The US Treasury on Wednesday retained its previous guidance for future debt issuance, signaling no change in note and bond auction sizes well into 2027 even as federal borrowing needs climb.

The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here’s why that is risky.

Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrial-policy tool rather than an emergency backstop.

ADP says businesses add the fewer new jobs in six months

ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which hiring is unusually soft.

Stock bears obliterated as Nasdaq 100 logs top 10 bullish stat of past decade

"Pessimists threw in the towel and optimism was running amok today," said Nations Indexes president Scott Nations.

Uber profit narrowly beat forecasts as trips across its platform surge

Uber Technologies shares fell early Wednesday, despite the ride-hailing company registering earnings a tad above Wall Street estimates in the second quarter as a jump in passengers and deliveries boosted revenue.

Businesses in England: tell us about your experience of taking on apprentices

The government has announced plans to create thousands more apprenticeships. We want to hear from employers about their experiences of recruiting apprentices The government has announced plans to create thousands more apprenticeships in…

Samsung, SK Hynix signal stronger shareholder returns

Samsung, SK Hynix pledge stronger shareholder returns