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Top Tools for Building a Stronger Workforce in 2026

In today’s fast-moving business environment, success depends not only on strong products and services but also on how effectively companies manage their people, processes, and day-to-day operations. As we move into 2026, digital tools are playing a growing role in hiring, onboarding, employee communication, performance management, payroll, and workforce planning.…

inkl · Jul 29

Stock Index Futures Gain With Focus on Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.32% this morning as a selloff in chipmakers abated, while investors awaited earnings from two of the world’s largest AI spenders and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Barchart · Jul 29

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Rise as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Decision On Interest Rates—Ford, Bloom, Microsoft in Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The lede, headline, futures and ETFs data were updated.)

Benzinga · Jul 29

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: 'There's nothing on the iPad I look at and say, 'Oh, I wish Microsoft had done it'' — downplaying Apple's foray into tablets

Microsoft's attempts to conquer the mobile devices market have long stuttered, with Bill Gates famously dismissing the iPad

TechRadar · Jul 28

Minnesota Requires a Public Hearing Before Rural Service Cuts, a Safeguard Most States Do Not Have

Minnesota law forces hospitals to explain rural service cuts at public hearings. A July 28 clinic closure hearing shows how the safeguard works.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Stocks Settle Mostly Higher on Positive Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.24%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 28

Microsoft’s accessibility push remains the single best part of covering Windows 11

The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.

Windows Central · Jul 28

US stocks: S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings

The S&P 500 index closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola. Chip stocks experienced a significant decline as investors awaited quarterly reports from major tech firms. Microsoft and Amazon saw movement ahead of their upcoming earnings announcements this week. Apple's stock value surpassed five trillion dollars…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft Earnings on Deck: 33% of Benzinga Viewers Say This is Top Report to Watch

Four Magnificent Seven stocks report quarterly financial earnings this week, setting up for potential high volatility among technology sectors and several of the top market indexes. A poll of Benzinga viewers picks which report may be the top one to watch.

Benzinga · Jul 28

'Only the survival of our studio would make us consider such a painful action': Tim Schafer announces Double Fine layoffs just 3 weeks after Xbox cut it loose

A total of 23 people have been put out of work.

PC Gamer · Jul 28