China’s factory production rose at its slowest pace since 2009, increasing 4.8% in July from a year earlier. (WSJ)
U.S. consumer prices rose 2.2% last month from the prior year, excluding the volatile food and energy categories. (WSJ)
Boeing Co. delivered 38% fewer planes in the first seven months of 2019, falling further behind rival Airbus SE. (WSJ)
U.S. shale drillers are struggling to meet production goals. (WSJ)
Foxconn Technology Group’s net profit fell 2.5% in the second quarter as iPhone sales slowed. (WSJ)
JD.com Inc.’s quarterly fulfillment expenses rose 11%, to $1.31 billion. (WSJ)
Meal-kit company HelloFresh SE swung to its first quarterly profit since it listed in 2017. (CNBC)
U.S. apparel prices are rising despite the slumping cotton market. (Sourcing Journal)
Steve Madden bought direct-to-consumer sneaker company Greats Brand Inc. (Footwear News)
The Port of Rotterdam is rolling out a digital shipping app to connect ports, shipping companies and terminals. (The Loadstar)
Dry-bulk operator Pangaea’s quarterly net income fell 31% from the prior year. (Lloyd’s List)
The Canadian government is investing about $28 million to reduce bottlenecks at the Port of Montreal. (Port Strategy)
Severe weather has caused $1.2 billion of damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure this year. (Associated Press)
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