World Shares Mixed as Oil Slips and Wall Street Awaits Jobs Report
European markets rose modestly Friday after a soft session on Wall Street, while Brent crude eased to $82.26 a barrel ahead of the July U.S. employment report.
Betting Markets Now Take Wagers on Cancer Drug Trials. Researchers Call It 'Ghastly.'
Kalshi and Polymarket are letting users bet on clinical trial outcomes and FDA approvals, drawing objections from patients' families and trial researchers who warn of tampering.
Jetstar Will Charge Passengers to Use Overhead Bins
The Australian budget carrier says fees for stowing carry-on bags above the seats will begin in February 2027, starting at about $18 one way.
Hiring Expected to Pick Up in July, but Wages Are Barely Keeping Up
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report 83,000 jobs added last month, with unemployment steady at 4.2% and inflation still running at 3.5%.
Toyota's Quarterly Profit Nearly Doubles on Weak Yen and Strong US Demand
The Japanese automaker posted a $9.4 billion net profit for April-June, helped by a favorable exchange rate and brisk hybrid sales in the United States and India.
WestJet Cancels More Than 300 Flights as Flight Attendants Strike Over Pay
Some 4,400 cabin crew at Canada's second-largest airline walked out Sunday in a dispute over how they are paid for work performed on the ground.
Extreme Heat Is Quietly Becoming an Air Travel Problem
Thinner hot air makes it harder for planes to take off, and researchers say weight restrictions and delays could become far more common.