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business4 months ago

Retail Sales Surge in August Despite Economic Challenges

Retail sales in August rose by 0.6%, surpassing expectations and indicating resilience in consumer spending despite broader economic challenges like slower job growth and rising unemployment. The increase was widespread across multiple categories, especially online retail, and suggests that higher-income households continue to spend, supported by strong household wealth. The data presents a complex picture of an economy facing mixed signals, with the Federal Reserve closely monitoring these trends for future monetary policy decisions.

via Barron's|
#august#business#consumer-spending
economy4 months ago

China's Factory Activity Surges in August, Outperforming Expectations

China's private manufacturing PMI for August rose to 50.5, indicating the fastest expansion in five months driven by a recovery in new export orders, despite weak domestic demand and cautious employment trends. The official PMI showed a slight contraction, but private surveys suggest a more optimistic outlook, supported by increased exports to Southeast Asia and Europe amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.

via CNBC|
#august#china#economy
science4 months ago

August Morning Sky Show: Mercury, the Moon, and the Beehive Cluster Align

In August, a rare celestial alignment allows viewers to see Mercury, the moon, and the Beehive Cluster in the pre-sunrise sky, with Mercury reaching its greatest elongation on August 19 and the moon guiding observers on August 21. Binoculars can enhance the viewing experience, and the event offers a unique opportunity to observe these objects before sunrise.

via Space|
#august#beehive-cluster#mercury
entertainment5 months ago

‘Weapons’ Dominates Box Office and Reveals Its Dark Origins

The horror movie 'Weapons' achieved the best Monday box office performance for an August film with $5.2M, surpassing previous records and indicating a strong opening with a total of $43.5M. It is also expected to earn around $21M over the weekend, marking a significant success for the genre and the summer season. The film's release was strategically moved to August, contributing to its strong performance, and it is competing with other major releases like 'Nobody 2'.

via Deadline|
#august#boxoffice#entertainment
science5 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: Peak Viewing Tips and Challenges

The 2025 Perseids meteor shower peaks around August 12th, with rates of 50-100 meteors per hour, despite the bright Moon. Best viewing times are around local sunrise, and viewers can enhance their experience by choosing dark viewing sites and using simple tools like FM radios to hear electrophonic sounds. The shower is caused by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, and can be observed worldwide with patience and proper planning.

via ScienceAlert|
#2025#august#comet-swift-tuttle
science5 months ago

August's Full Sturgeon Moon Illuminates Rare Double Display

August’s full Sturgeon Moon performed a rare double rise, appearing twice in successive nights in the Northern Hemisphere, coinciding with Saturn’s rise, and was named for the abundance of sturgeon fish in North American lakes. The moon appeared orange near the horizon due to atmospheric filtering, and the event coincided with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which was less visible due to the bright moon. Upcoming celestial events include Saturn’s opposition in September and a total lunar eclipse during the September full moon.

via Forbes|
#august#full-moon#moonrise
science5 months ago

August Night Sky: Meteor Showers, Moon Rises, and Planetary Views

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the brightest of the year, peaks between August 12-13, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars, though a near-full Moon may hinder visibility. To maximize viewing, find dark, shadowed locations away from light pollution and watch between midnight and pre-dawn. The shower is most visible in the northern hemisphere and remains active through August, with the Geminids following in December.

via Gizmodo|
#august#meteor-shower#nasa
gardening5 months ago

Top 7 Plants to Propagate in August Before It's Too Late

August is an ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings of popular shrubs and perennials like rosemary, lantana, potentilla, Ribes, lavender, forsythia, and sage, using proper techniques such as snipping below leaf nodes, stripping lower leaves, and using well-draining soil. Proper care and timing can help gardeners propagate new plants at home, saving money and expanding their garden.

via Homes and Gardens|
#august#cuttings#gardening
finance5 months ago

Market Uncertainty and Risks Ahead for S&P 500 in August

The stock market has performed well recently, with the S&P 500 up nearly 20% since April, but August is historically a weaker month for stocks, especially in post-election years. Factors like valuations, economic data, trade deals, and Federal Reserve policies will influence future performance, and investors should consider adjusting their strategies accordingly.

via TheStreet|
#august#finance#investment-strategy