For: August 18, 2025
>>Wall Street Welcomes Fresh Trading Week
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed mixed on Friday to end the week on Wall Street. The S&P 500 dipped a bit after hitting a record high, but still had a big weekly gain. Overall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up two-percent this week while the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each gained one-percent on the strength of consumer inflation numbers. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 34 points to 44-946. The S&P 500 dipped 18 points to 64-49. The Nasdaq fell 87 points to 21-622.
>>On The Calendar
(Undated) -- Coming up in the business week ahead, there are a handful of noteworthy economic reports scheduled for release. Things kick off today with the home builder confidence index. Housing starts and building permits are due Tuesday. Wednesday brings a look at the minutes of the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting in July. First-time jobless claims come out Thursday, with not much change expected and nothing on the following day's calendar.
>>Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Return To Work Order
(Ottawa) -- Air Canada has suspended its plan to resume limited service as the union representing flight attendants has told members to defy a government order to return to work. The strike started early Saturday over pay and scheduling disputes. Industry analysts say about 100 thousand people have already had flights canceled worldwide since the flight attendants walked off the job.
>>Jackson Hole Econ Symposium August 21-23
(Undated) -- The annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium takes place this week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. All eyes will be on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when he delivers remarks at the event on Friday. With his term not set to expire until next May, Powell has increasingly become the target of President Trump's frustration that the central bank has not moved to lower interest rates. The next chance to slash rates will come at the Fed's September meeting.
>>AT&T $177M Data Breach Settlement
(Undated) -- AT&T customers can now file claims worth up to 75-hundred dollars as part of a settlement over data breaches. The company had experienced a pair of data breaches, announced in March and July 2024, that were met with lawsuits. As part of the 177-million-dollar settlement, AT&T customers whose data was involved in either breach can file claims. The settlement website says customers eligible to file a claim will get an email notice.
>>Werner Recalls Ladders Due To Fall Hazard
(Undated) -- Over 122-thousand ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled due to their locking mechanism failing, putting users at risk of a fall. The recall includes 20 and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November 2021 and February 2024. The manufacturer, WernerCo, says owners should stop using the ladders immediately and register online for a full refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the company has received 18 reports of falls and 14 reports of injuries.
