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Wall St Week Ahead: Industrial sector gains will be tested as earnings increase

The Industrial sector has been the leader for U.S. stocks during a turbulent year on Wall Street. But its strength will be put to the test as earnings season gets underway. S&P 500 Industrials, which includes aerospace companies, electrical and machinery manufacturers, transportation companies and building products firms, has gained 15% in 2025. This is the best performance year-to date of all 11 S&P 500 sectors, and it's more than twice the index's overall gain. The industrials sector will continue to be in the spotlight with a week full of earnings reports, including those from over one-fifth (50%) of the...

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Official: Indonesia is still negotiating the details and exemptions of the U.S. Tariff Deal.

An official revealed on Friday that Indonesia was still in the process of negotiating details of the recent trade agreement it reached with the United States, after the latter reduced tariff rates for the Southeast Asian nation. It is also seeking exemptions on its palm oil and nickel exports. Two countries have reached a deal on trade that has led to the reduction of proposed tariffs from 32% to 19%. This was the only deal that the Trump administration had reached before the deadline of August 1. Susiwijono Megiarso is a senior official in the economic ministry of Indonesia. She...

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Trump nominates former Delta pilot for international aviation post

The White House announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump has nominated former Delta Air Lines captain Jeffrey Anderson as the U.S. Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization. This move was opposed by the largest airline pilots union. This nomination comes at a time when some U.S. Senators are calling on the Trump Administration to lobby the Montreal-based U.N. Civil Aviation body to raise the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots to 67. Since July 2022, when C.B. The pilot "Sully Sullenberger" who successfully landed an Airbus A320 in New York's Hudson River after hitting a flock geese in...

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What is the fuel switch at the heart of the Air India crash investigation?

Sources briefed by U.S. officials on their early assessment of the evidence said that a cockpit recording of the dialogue between the two Air India pilots that led to the crash last month confirms that the captain stopped the fuel flow to the plane's engine. Here are some facts about the engine fuel switches. They describe their function in the aircraft, and how they moved on an Air India flight. What are fuel switches? These switches regulate the fuel flow to a plane's engine. Pilots use them to shut down engines or start engines manually on the ground. Experts in...

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Air India's Boeing Dreamliner crash: Inside the cockpit

Sources briefed by U.S. officials on their early assessment of the evidence said that a cockpit recording of the dialogue between the two Air India pilots that led to the crash last month confirms that the captain stopped the fuel flow to the plane's engine. The sequence of events on June 12 is detailed in the preliminary investigation report by Indian investigators, released on July 12. Air India Dreamliner VTANB landed at Ahmedabad as AI423 at 05:47 GMT. 07:48 GMT - An aircraft was observed leaving Bay 34 of the airport. 07:55 GMT - Air traffic control granted the taxi...

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What were the names of the two pilots that flew the Air India jet which crashed?

Sources briefed by U.S. officials on their early assessment of the evidence said that a cockpit recording of dialogue between two pilots of an Air India flight which crashed last month confirms that the captain stopped the fuel flow to the plane's engine. Here is a short profile of both pilots, based on media reports and the preliminary investigation report: CAPTAIN SUMEET SABHARWAL The 56-year old pilot had a valid airline transport pilot's license until May 14, 2026. He was cleared to fly in the role of pilot-in command on several aircraft, including the Boeing 787, 777 and Airbus A310....

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The key events of the Air India crash investigation

Sources briefed by U.S. officials on their early assessment of the evidence said that a cockpit recording of dialogue between two pilots of an Air India flight which crashed last month confirms that the captain stopped the fuel flow to the plane's engine. The timeline below shows the key events of the investigation so far: JUNE 12 Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed for London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, killing all 242 passengers on board except one. JUNE 13 India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau launches an investigation in the deadliest aircraft crash of the past decade. The team...

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record levels as earnings, data point to consumer strength

Investors praised strong economic data, and earnings reports showed that American consumers were willing to spend. Six of the last seven Nasdaq sessions ended with a record-high, while the S&P 500 had six top finishes since June 27, Preliminary data shows that the S&P 500 rose 35.32 points or 0.56% to 6,299.02, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 157.25 or 0.76% to 20,887.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 247.64, or 0.56% to 44,502.42. Wall Street is on a good run after it fell in early April following President Donald Trump’s announcements about Liberation Day tariffs. The week of April...

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US Auto Safety Agency to shed more than 25% of its employees

According to data seen by Congress, the Trump administration is offering financial incentives to leave the government to more than 25 percent of the U.S. Auto Safety Agency's employees. Under the program, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (part of the Transportation Department) is down from 772 to 555 employees by May 31. Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are both losing over 25% of their employees. Rick Larsen expressed concern about the cuts. He questioned how USDOT could "accelerate project delivery and improve safety" with a "decimated workforce." USDOT loses just under 4,100 employees, dropping from...

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United Airlines shares rise on signs of travel recovery

United Airlines shares rose by 4% after the U.S. airline projected an improved demand since July's start, a positive tone following the fallout from President Donald Trump’s budget cuts and tensions in trade. In early Thursday trading, shares of Delta Air and American Airlines gained 3% each. The Chicago-based airline projected Wednesday that overall travel demand would rise by six percentage points in third quarter. Business travel bookings also saw a double-digit increase. In a Wednesday statement, United CEO Scott Kirby stated that the world was less uncertain than it had been during the first half of 2025. This gives...

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India investigators say it is too early to draw conclusions about the cause of the Air India crash

The Indian aircraft accident investigation body stated on Thursday that it is too early to draw any "definite conclusions” about what caused the deadly Air India Boeing crash last month, which killed 260 people. GVG Yugandhar, the chief of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB), said that "we urge the public as well as the media not to spread premature narratives which risk undermining integrity in the investigative process." The investigation was still ongoing. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Thursday that, citing sources familiar with U.S. authorities' initial assessment of evidence and citing a cockpit recording, it was...

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Israel's parliamentary panel wants compensation from the state for Israelis who were stranded in Iran during the war

The head of a parliamentary committee in Israel told the Finance Ministry Thursday that if the Finance Ministry did not come up with an adequate compensation plan for Israelis who were stranded overseas during the war with Iran last month, the panel will impose it. Israel's airspace, which was mostly closed because of daily rocket attacks from Iran, prevented tens of thousands of Israelis from returning to their country during the 12-day conflict. Flights to Tel Aviv were halted by both Israeli and foreign carriers. Many travellers were forced to pay heavy fees despite receiving a refund for their cancelled...

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As inventories shrink, premiums for copper contracts on the nearby LME soar.

The premiums for copper contracts near London Metal Exchange have increased to their highest level since October 2022 due to low inventories, large cash contracts and warrants held by traders. The title document that confers ownership on metal is a warrant. Tom-next, also known as the premium or backwardation that is charged for purchasing copper tomorrow and then selling it the next day, is currently trading at above The price of a metric tonne is $48. This compares to a $2 discount at the beginning of the week. The premium for the cash Copper Contract over the Three-Month Forward It...

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The Greek Parliament approves an investigation into the former Transport Minister over a deadly train accident?

The Greek parliament voted Thursday to create a committee that will conduct an investigation on a former minister of transport who was in charge of the railways before the country's biggest train accident ever, which occurred in 2023. Kostas Karamanlis is the second official in the conservative government led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis who will face an investigation for the tragedy that killed 57. Many Greeks see the crash as a sign of the neglect shown by the government over the years and the failure to address safety issues. In a secret ballot conducted early on Thursday morning, 154 legislators voted...

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Keep your distance from Iran when passing through the Hormuz Strait

Shipping sources reported on Wednesday that commercial ships were sailing near Oman, and maritime agencies are advising them to avoid Iran's water around the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between Israel, and Iran is at risk of escalating. Iran has threatened in the past to close down the Strait of Hormuz in response to Western pressure. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could affect trade and global oil prices. Ships sailing to Hormuz have taken the latest precaution to reduce risks. They are now sailing near the coast of Oman for most of their journey. The Gulf of Oman...

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