For: July 27, 2026
>>Watching Wall Street
(New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning on Wall Street after stocks closed mixed on Friday. Stocks had moved higher earlier in the session but trading remained volatile as Iran fears weighed on markets. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 235 points to 51-947. The S&P 500 rose three points to 74-11. The Nasdaq lost 161 points to 24-975.
>>Fed To Announce Interest Rate Decision
(Undated) -- Coming up in the business week ahead, interest rates will be in the spotlight. The Federal Open Market Committee opens a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement on its decision due the following day. Most analysts see the nation's central bank holding rates steady at three-point-five to three-point-seven-five percent. However, some analysts aren't ready to rule out the possibility of a rate hike. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who has pledged to get inflation back to the Fed's two-percent target, is scheduled to hold a press conference following Wednesday's announcement.
>>Paramount Agrees To Wait On Warner Bros. Merger
(San Francisco, CA) -- Paramount will not close its multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros. until the court decides whether the deal violates antitrust laws. The deal would combine two of Hollywood's five biggest film distributors, and two of the five major cable channel companies. However, a coalition of states led by Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit alleging the merger violates a section of the Clayton Act barring mergers that would substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly. Paramount Skydance Corporation reached an agreement with the California Department of Justice and the Writers Guild of America Friday to pause the deal until either the court issues a ruling or until June 1st, 2027 - whichever comes first.
>>Large Construction Pay Raises Make Trades The 'It' Career
(Roseland, NJ) -- A new survey reveals that construction is booming when it comes to wage increases. An analysis by ADP found that last month pay growth for job-changers in construction was up nearly 13-percent. Median gross pay was over 59-thousand dollars compared to 43-thousand dollars for all job-switchers that month. ADP says the hiring boom for construction workers, along with their increasing salaries, is likely to continue while apprenticeship and trade programs grow.
>>Ford Recalling Over 565K Vehicles Over Engine Compartment Fire Risk
(Washington, DC) -- Ford is recalling over 565-thousand Broncos to fix a fire safety risk. The recall affects certain 2021 to 2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of fire. The NHTSA said as part of the recall, dealers will install sheathing over the wiring for free.
>>Jaguar Land Rover Recalls Vehicles For Rearview Camera Issue
(Mahwah, NJ) -- Jaguar Land Rover is recalling over 15-thousand vehicles to fix a possible defective rearview camera. Federal regulators say insufficient drain holes could cause water damage and block the camera view when reversing. It impacts the 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery models. Owners can take their vehicle to the dealership for a free replacement. Officials say over 100 claims were filed. No injuries or other related damages were reported.
>>Lottery Jackpots Grow To Nearly $1.5 Billion
(Undated) -- The jackpots for the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries continue to grow. Nearly one-and-half billion dollars will be up for grabs this week. Saturday's Powerball drawing failed to produce a big winner, so an estimated 633-million dollars is on the line Monday night. Meanwhile, Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot jumped to 800-million-dollars since no tickets matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing.
