China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and…
Gildan Activewear buys HanesBrands for $2.2 billion
Gildan Activewear is buying the struggling HanesBrands for $2.2 billion in a deal that gives the basic apparel…
Ford overhauls plant to produce electric vehicles despite Trump funding pullback
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will invest nearly $2 billion retooling a Kentucky factory to produce…
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt
An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under…
As tariff deadline looms, a Lesotho clothing factory goes dark
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — The deafening roar of hundreds of sewing machines has gone silent. Spools of thread…
P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble offered an annual earnings outlook that was below…
What to know about sugar versus high fructose corn syrup in Coke
President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it Tuesday: a cane sugar-sweetened…
One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone
LONDON (AP) — Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our…
L3Harris plans further Arkansas expansion for rocket motor production
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -L3Harris Technologies plans to expand the size of its Arkansas solid rocket motor…
Sole US producer of rare earths gets boost from Apple and military deals
MP Materials, which runs the only American rare earths mine, announced a new $500 million agreement with tech…
Americans buying less cereal may be a factor in sale of Kellogg’s brands
Breakfast cereal could use a lucky charm. U.S. sales of the colorfully packaged morning staple have been in…