US economy May Pick Up After Weak Spring Growth
The Commerce Department reports GDP rose 1.2 percent in April to June, far below forecasts, as business restocking fell sharply. Analysts foresee modest gains later this year with consumer spending still solid and forecasts of a 2.5 percent second-half rebound, though full-year growth may stay around 1.5 percent.
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Stocks edge higher as oil prices reverse declines
U S stocks rose modestly as Alphabet and Amazon posted strong results while Chevron and ExxonMobil tripped. Oil prices clawed back, the Dow dipped 14 to 18442, S&P 500 up 5, Nasdaq 10, with Exxon and Chevron notable movers. The BOJ surprised markets with limited stimulus, while oil and energy shares fluctuated amid crude gains. Japan signaled expanded ETF purchases but fell short of expectations, sending the yen higher and the dollar lower.
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Athens AmSpirit adds four local business members
Four local professionals Alyssa Brooks Trevor Judy Michael Camperchio and Melissa Burchfield joined the Athens Chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections a group that links professionals and business owners through referrals. The chapter meets Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in the Athens Community Center conference room. Contact Shannon Freed at 740-602-6884 or shannon buckeyecountryrealty.com for details.
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Domino’s of Athens Joins Pelatonia Fundraiser Tour
Domino’s of Athens is among 175 Ohio stores taking part in the Pelatonia bike tour on August 6. The company will donate 10 percent of all sales on August 2 to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, with every dollar supporting OSU cancer research.
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