Stocks rise; compensation outpaces productivity; slowdown could push prices higher; imports fall.

Productivity increases at slower pace

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Stocks close mixed; UAW’s unionization efforts have been mixed; Conference Board points to weak consumer outlooks, factory orders; index of current economy improved in April.

Mercedes-Benz workers reject unionization

The Conference Board’s forward-looking index falls; Reddit reaches a deal with OpenAI; China puts out a housing market rescue plan; Chevy Bolt owners are in line for settlement money.

Leading economic indicators fall for the second straight month

Stocks fall; monthly increase biggest since March 2022; housing starts rise; initial jobless claims fall.

Import prices pick up in April

Housing starts rise; manufacturing output falls; initial jobless claims decline; Netflix buys the rights to Christmas Day NFL games.

Housing starts rebound in April

Stocks rise; inflation remains above Federal Reserve’s target; retail sales flat in April; homebuilder sentiment declines.

Productivity increases at slower pace

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