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Getty Images Scraps $3.7 Billion Shutterstock Merger, Highlighting Regulatory Complexities for Aiken-Area Businesses
Getty Images has announced its decision to terminate its planned $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock, citing stringent conditions imposed by UK competition regulators. The move comes after the…
Dow Reaches Record High as Soft Jobs Data Shifts Rate Expectations, Impacting Aiken’s Economic Outlook
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday, July 4, 2026, a market movement largely attributed to a June jobs report that showed payroll…
Oil Prices Stable Ahead of Holiday as Iran Talks Continue, Impacting Aiken’s Fuel Costs
Global oil prices remained largely unchanged ahead of the long U.S. holiday weekend, with ongoing U.S.-Iran peace efforts serving as a primary focus for energy markets. The stability…
New Student Loan Rules Take Effect, Impacting Aiken Borrowers and Graduate Programs
New federal student loan and repayment rules officially took effect on July 2, prompting borrowers and financial aid offices to assess the implications for current and future educational…
Aiken Watches as Stocks Begin Second Half Flat Amid Fed Commentary, Falling Oil Prices
Global stock markets began the second half of 2026 with little directional movement on Friday, July 3, as investors processed recent commentary from the Federal Reserve and responded…
Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect, Impacting Aiken Area Borrowers and Graduate Programs
Federal student loan and repayment rules underwent significant changes on July 1, affecting a broad spectrum of borrowers and the financial aid offices that support them. These adjustments,…
Aiken Residents and Businesses Monitor National Markets as Second Half Begins
Global stock markets began the third quarter with a slight downturn, as traders weighed recent commentary from the Federal Reserve and reacted to falling oil prices. The broader…
Octapharma’s $1.5 Billion Rock Hill Investment Signals Shifting Economic Landscape for Aiken
Rock Hill, S.C. — A global biopharmaceutical company, whose identity had been a closely guarded secret under the codename Project Palmetto Rock, has officially announced its plans for…
BMW’s Electric SUV Production in South Carolina Signals Broader Economic Shifts for Aiken
BMW announced Tuesday its intention to begin producing electric vehicles in the United States by the end of the year, a strategic decision that positions the German automaker…
Dow Jones Industrial Average Surpasses 52,000 as Technology Sector Recovers
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 52,000 on Monday, marking a significant milestone as the broader U.S. stock market saw a broad-based recovery. This upward movement saw…
Prosus Profit Surges 84%, Setting Global Tech-Earnings Benchmark
Prosus, the Dutch internet conglomerate with significant investments in global technology firms, reported an 84 percent increase in its full-year adjusted core profit, offering a robust benchmark for…
Wall Street Braces for Jobs Data as First Half Closes
As the first half of 2026 draws to a close, Wall Street is closely monitoring key economic indicators, particularly upcoming jobs data, which are expected to influence the…
