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  1. Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 300 points as tech stocks slide: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 300 points on Tuesday, led by declines in tech stocks, as investors weighed the impact of rising interest rates on the economy. (Source: MarketWatch)
  2. Stocks stumble as investors await Fed decision: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and weighed the impact of rising inflation on the economy. (Source: MarketWatch)
  3. Tesla's stock surges after Elon Musk says company is 'on track' to meet production targets: Tesla's stock surged on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk said the company is "on track" to meet its production targets, despite concerns about the company's ability to deliver vehicles on time. (Source: MarketWatch)

Economy

  1. US economy grows at 2.1% annual rate in Q2, slightly slower than expected: The US economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the second quarter, slightly slower than expected, as consumer spending and business investment slowed. (Source: MarketWatch)
  2. US jobless claims fall to 209,000, lowest level since 1969: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to 209,000 last week, the lowest level since 1969, as the labor market remains strong. (Source: MarketWatch)
  3. US inflation rate rises to 2.3% in July, highest level since 2018: The US inflation rate rose to 2.3% in July, the highest level since 2018, as prices for goods and services continued to rise. (Source: MarketWatch)

Markets

  1. Dollar falls to lowest level in 2 years as investors bet on global growth: The US dollar fell to its lowest level in two years on Tuesday, as investors bet on a global economic recovery and a weaker greenback. (Source: MarketWatch)
  2. Gold prices rise to highest level in 6 years as investors seek safe-haven assets: Gold prices rose to their highest level in six years on Tuesday, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid concerns about the global economy. (Source: MarketWatch)
  3. Oil prices fall as US crude inventories rise: Oil prices fell on Tuesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported a surprise rise in crude oil inventories, despite expectations of a decline. (Source: MarketWatch)

Companies

  1. Amazon's stock falls after company reports slower-than-expected sales growth: Amazon's stock fell on Tuesday after the company reported slower-than-expected sales growth in the second quarter, despite a strong profit beat. (Source: MarketWatch)
  2. Apple's stock rises after company reports strong iPhone sales: Apple's stock rose on Tuesday after the company reported strong iPhone sales in the second quarter, despite concerns about the impact of tariffs on the company's supply chain. (Source: MarketWatch)
  3. Walmart's stock falls after company reports slower-than-expected sales growth: Walmart's stock fell on Tuesday after the company reported slower-than-expected sales growth in the second quarter, despite a strong profit beat. (Source: MarketWatch)

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