A measure of business conditions for service sector companies like hotels, restaurants and hair salons slowed in July, but still signaled an expanding economy.

The productivity of American workers and companies rebounded in the second quarter and grew at a 3.7% annual pace.

Some regions in the U.S. are experiencing ‘fierce competition’ among buyers

Neither prosecution nor even jail time have prevented former leaders in Israel, Brazil and Kenya from mounting comebacks.

First Citizens BancShares Inc. stock was up 2.4% on Thursday after the Raleigh, N.C.-based lender’s profit nearly tripled, beating Wall Street expectations, with a boost from its high-profile acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank.

Oil futures bounce Thursday, finding support after Saudi Arabia extends a voluntary production cut through September.

The number of Americans who applied for jobless benefits rose slightly to 227,000 after falling to a 5-month low, offering more evidence that layoffs are low.