Shares of kitchenware and home goods retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)
jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after its West Elm brand announced an expanded collaboration with fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra for a new kids' collection. The collection, which launched on the same day as the stock's rise, was inspired by the designer's children and featured nature-inspired, hand-drawn botanical designs on items like furniture, bedding, and rugs. This strategic partnership was viewed as a way for the company to enhance its product offerings and capture a niche, fashion-conscious segment of the home retail market. The news likely built on investor confidence, which was also supported by the company's strong digital leadership and robust financial health.
Ottawa, ON - In a significant move to enhance labour standards and economic competitiveness, Canada has officially increased the minimum wage thresholds under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) program, effective June 27, 2025. This update directly affects employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and foreign nationals seeking a work permit in Canada .
Ottawa, ON - The Government of Canada has officially increased the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments starting July 18, 2025, bringing financial relief to millions of families across the country. The annual adjustment indexed to inflation reflects a 2.7% increase for the 2025–2026 benefit year, raising maximum payments to $7,997 for each child under 6 and $6,748 for each child aged 6 to 17.
Toronto, Canada - July 28, 2025 - The (CRA) Canada Revenue Agency has announced that the next Goods and Services Tax (GST) payment will be disbursed on July 4, 2025, with an increase in benefit amounts. This tax-free quarterly payment is designed to help low- and moderate-income Canadians offset the burden of GST/HST, especially amid rising costs of living.
American Airlines' stock drops after reporting quarterly figures that disappointed markets; however, the setup for the next quarter is a bullish one, no doubt.
EUR/USD retreated to 1.1670 amid renewed dollar strength following the US-EU trade deal, with traders cautious ahead of key US economic data and the Fed decision.
New York, NY () July 28, 2025 -- SplashCoins.com is an immersive social entertainment platform offering fun and seamless play and outstanding user support.
InvoiceCaptureSoftware.com launches an AI-powered tool that automates invoice data extraction and exports it to Excel, Google Sheets, and accounting systems. The tool helps AP teams save time, reduce errors, and scale efficiently.
Annual BNPL spending in the US is projected to hit $116.7B in 2025, showing rapid growth from a niche to mainstream consumer credit tool. Late payments and potential risks are a concern.
Spot gold prices slipped 0.1% to $3,335.39 per ounce at 04.53 a.m. ET, while the U.S. dollar index, which compares the greenback with a basket of currencies, advanced 0.5%.
