https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u57466Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:37:33 +0000US hiring grew far more than expected in August, rebounding from a previous decline according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This strong jobs data pushed US stocks lower as investors anticipate a hawkish Federal Reserve response. This follows a first quarter where the US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1%, exceeding forecasts. While national growth remains positive, regional disparities persist, such as the 2.1% employment drop in Fairfax County between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.Why it mattersStrong employment data often prompts the Federal Reserve to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u55773Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:56:13 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the first quarter of 2026. While national growth exceeded forecasts, regional labor markets show instability. In Fairfax County, employment fell 2.1% from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, with 622,800 jobs reported as of August 28. Corporate performance remains varied; Medtronic raised its fiscal 2027 guidance following broad portfolio gains, while other sectors report mixed results.Why it mattersThese figures arrive during the second Trump administration. The contrast between national GDP growth and localized empl https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u54421Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:22:31 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the first quarter of 2026. Recent corporate filings show mixed performance across sectors. Medtronic reported its first quarter fiscal 2027 results, delivering broad-based portfolio performance and raising fiscal 2027 guidance. Young Pennsylvania voters are frustrated with President Trump's job performance.Why it mattersThe US economic growth rate of 2.1% in the first quarter sets the stage for understanding the current business cycle. Corporate performance is being closely watched as individual company reports provide insight into https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u50313Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:26:41 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the first quarter of 2026. Recent corporate filings show mixed performance across sectors. Lantronix reported fourth-quarter revenue of $31.2 million, an 8% year-over-year increase, with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.04. Malibu Boats also released its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results on August 27. These individual company reports follow earlier data from Enovis, Chatham Lodging, and Kimco Realty, while global firms like Allianz SE reported record results for the second quarter.Why it mattersIndividual company earnings provide a gr https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u48067Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:46:08 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the first quarter of 2026. While the overall growth rate is established, corporate performance remains varied across different sectors. Previous reports identified specific quarterly results from Enovis, Chatham Lodging, Kimco Realty, TON Strategy Company, and PPL Corporation. Recent financial data from other global entities, such as Allianz SE, shows record results for the second quarter of 2026, though these do not alter the primary US growth figure.Why it mattersQuarterly GDP growth serves as a primary indicator of national economic h https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u42415Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:35:45 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the first quarter of 2026. Corporate earnings reports indicate varied performance across sectors. Several companies, including PPL Corporation, TON Strategy Company, Kimco Realty, Chatham Lodging, and Enovis, reported their quarterly results.Why it mattersThe US economy has been experiencing steady growth, driven by various factors such as consumer spending and corporate investments. The 2.1% growth rate in the first quarter sets the stage for the second quarter's performance, which has seen mixed results from companies across diffe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u39949Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:10:51 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the second quarter of 2026. Corporate earnings reports indicate varied performance across sectors. PPL Corporation reported GAAP earnings of $0.30 per share and ongoing earnings per share of $0.33. TON Strategy Company generated $15.0 million in Gram staking revenue and held approximately 230.5 million Gram as of June 30. Other companies, including Kimco Realty, Chatham Lodging, and Enovis, reported growth in dividends, AFFO per share, and sales respectively.Why it mattersThese disparate financial results follow the confirmation of GDP g https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u34495Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:31:44 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% during the second quarter of 2026. Recent corporate filings show a fragmented recovery. Kimco Realty raised its 2026 outlook and increased its common dividend by 12% year-over-year. Chatham Lodging reported a 22 percent surge in AFFO per share and a 10 percent rise in July RevPAR. Enovis saw reported sales growth of 3%, with organic growth at 5%. Other firms, including Carriage Services and TransDigm Group, have released their most recent financial results as the market processes the confirmed GDP figure.Why it mattersGDP growth serves as a pri https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u27635Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:40:19 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter of 2026. Several companies have reported their second-quarter results, showing mixed performance. Landmark Bancorp, Inc. reported a 6.1% growth in earnings per share. The GDP growth rate for Q2 2026 was confirmed at 2.1%.What's confirmed:The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in Q2 2026.Landmark Bancorp, Inc. reported a 6.1% growth in earnings per share.Stryker reported its second-quarter 2026 operating results.Allegro MicroSystems reported its first-quarter 2027 results. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u26707Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:26:04 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March. Recent corporate filings show mixed second quarter 2026 results. Cognizant and Verisk both reported revenue increases.What's confirmed:The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March.Cognizant reported revenue of $5.5 billion, a 4.5% year-over-year increase.Verisk reported revenue of $806 million, up 4.3%.Verisk net income fell 9.8% to $229 million.Cognizant saw 12% year-over-year revenue growth in Financial Services. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u25231Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:06:08 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March. This final Bureau of Economic Analysis estimate is higher than the previous 1.6% figure. Growth follows a 0.5% expansion in the final quarter of 2025.What's confirmed:The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March.The Bureau of Economic Analysis final estimate for Q1 growth is 2.1%.The US economy grew by 0.5% in the final quarter of 2025.Still unconfirmed:Baker Hughes reported second-quarter revenue of 6.7 billion dollars.TotalEnergies saw a profit jump in its upstream business due to wa https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u19172Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:16:54 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March. This final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis represents a sharp increase over the previous estimate of 1.6%. The growth follows a slower 0.5% expansion in the final quarter of 2025.What's confirmed:The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026.The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the first-quarter GDP estimate upward from 1.6%.Economic growth in the final three months of 2025 was 0.5%.Consumer spending softened or nearly stalled during the first quarter.Still unconfirme