Today’s US News 31 July 2025

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1U.S. GDP Grows 3.0% in Q2, But Analysts Warn of Underlying Weakness — The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in Q2 2025, but experts say true momentum may be just 0.5% due to trade and inventory distortions. Fed likely to hold rates steady.https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/jul/30/mercedes-benz-porsche-aston-martin-toyota-donald-trump-tariffs-eurozone-gdp-us-business-live-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on India Starting August — New tariffs add pressure on global trade, increasing costs for manufacturers and stoking inflation concerns in the U.S. and beyond.https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/jul/30/mercedes-benz-porsche-aston-martin-toyota-donald-trump-tariffs-eurozone-gdp-us-business-live-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit from U.S. Tariffs — The carmaker warns of major cost increases due to tariffs and plans to reconnect with U.S. customers through updated models and strategy shifts.https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-vows-reconnect-with-customers-it-flags-17-billion-us-tariff-hit-2025-2025-07-29/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4Palo Alto Networks Stock Dips After CyberArk Acquisition — Shares fall nearly 8% as the cybersecurity giant expands its portfolio, prompting mixed reactions from investors and analysts.https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-fed-decision-powell-nvidia-nvda-stock/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5Markets Hold Steady as Fed Decision Looms — Dow slips while S&P and Nasdaq edge up. Traders await Fed Chair Powell’s comments amid steady job growth and rising treasury yields.https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-fed-decision-powell-nvidia-nvda-stock/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6U.S. Media Sees Wave of Layoffs in 2025 — Fortune and Informa Techtarget cut 10% of their staff as part of a broader contraction in the digital media landscape.https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/journalism-job-cuts-2025-tracked/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
7JCPenney to Sell 119 Stores for $947M — In a continued post-bankruptcy restructuring, JCPenney will offload over 100 locations by September 2025 to reduce costs.https://www.the-sun.com/money/14863368/jcpenney-119-stores-five-years-after-bankruptcy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
8Penn State Health Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best — U.S. News 2025–2026 rankings recognize the system’s excellence in surgical care and specialty services.https://www.cpbj.com/penn-state-health-hospitals-earn-top-u-s-news-honors/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
9Houston Methodist Ranked #1 in Texas Again — U.S. News places Houston Methodist at the top of Texas and names it to the national Honor Roll of hospitals.https://www.khou.com/article/money/business/houston-business-journal/houston-methodist-best-hospital-texas-us-news-2025/285-4641983d-0a05-4cbd-90e5-820355344193?utm_source=chatgpt.com
10Top Dividend Stocks Gaining Attention Amid Market Uncertainty — Experts highlight 15 dividend stocks as stable income options during volatile economic times.https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/15-best-dividend-stocks-to-buy-now?utm_source=chatgpt.com