Washington, D.C. – September 24, 2026 -- The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) reported that its True Rate of Unemployment (TRU) fell 0.6 percentage points in August to 24.3%, down from 24.9% in July, partially reversing a four-month climb that began in March. The August reading still sits above January's 23.9%, following a 1.3-point rise between March and July. By contrast, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics headline unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August.

Austin, Texas – September 24, 2026 -- The typical U.S. down payment fell to $27,100 in the second quarter, the lowest second-quarter level since 2021, even as higher mortgage rates pushed estimated monthly payments up 74% over five years to $2,376, according to Realtor.com's second-quarter Down Payment Report.

Barcelona – September 24, 2026 -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical has completed enrollment of 104 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients in its global Phase 2 trial of Bersiporocin (DWN12088), with top-line results now expected in the first half of 2027.

Jakarta – September 24, 2026 -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) reported net profit of IDR 31.2 trillion for the second quarter of 2026, up 17.5% year on year, driven by double-digit growth in assets, loans and financing.

Oakland, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on common stock.

Payment date set for November 13, 2026

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 28, 2026 will receive the payout on November 13, 2026.

Clorox maintains history of consistent dividend payments

The company cited a long-standing track record of regular dividend distributions and annual increases to shareholders.

Newcastle – September 24, 2026 -- Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd (NCIG) has concluded a cash tender offer for its outstanding 4.400% Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes due 2027, setting a Tender Offer Consideration of US$993.11 per US$1,000 of principal validly tendered.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) has withdrawn its proposal to acquire all public shares of MGM Resorts International, ending a bid to take the casino and hospitality operator private.

Diller cites unresolved deal terms as reason for retreat

Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller said the company "didn't feel the mix was coming together" as hoped and opted against pursuing a going-private transaction at this time.

Beijing – September 24, 2026 -- JINGDONG Logistics (HKEX: 2618) reported total revenue of RMB 124.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 26.5% year-over-year, as the company detailed the rapid expansion of its international 3PL network under the JoyLogistics and JoyExpress brands.

Waterloo – September 24, 2026 -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) has priced $1 billion in senior secured notes, split evenly between $500 million of 6.700% notes due 2031 and $500 million of 7.150% notes due 2033.

Santa Clara, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Everpure (NYSE: P) told investors at its 2026 Financial Analyst Meeting that three new growth businesses will account for approximately 20% of total revenue by fiscal year 2030, as the storage and data management company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 guidance and issued a preliminary outlook for fiscal 2028.