Empire State Factories Hit The Brakes As June Boom Fizzles
Manufacturing in New York cooled in June: the Empire State survey’s headline index fell to 5.7, with new orders weakening and input costs still elevated. The print missed economists’ expectations and offers a mixed near‑term picture for local factories.
Fox Snaps Up Roku In $22 Billion San Jose Power Play
Fox agreed to buy Roku for about $22 billion, pairing Fox’s live content with Roku’s San Jose-based streaming platform and ad business. The deal centers on Roku’s reach and first‑party data.
Downtown Manhattan Sinkers Lounge Shuts Its Doors, Leaving Late‑Night Crowd In The Lurch
Sinkers Lounge in downtown Manhattan announced a shutdown after a June 5 Facebook post by the venue’s former general manager. The closure comes as the company navigates legal and financial disputes tied to its parent company.
Chicago CME’s Tiny Oil And Gold Bets To Trade While City Sleeps
CME Group will open 24/7 trading for a new 10‑barrel WTI contract and its 1‑ounce gold futures this summer, citing surging options and micro‑futures volumes. The move follows a broader push to bring always‑on, regulated access to commodity markets.
Bucks Boss Wes Edens In High-Stakes New York Bankruptcy Play
New Fortress Energy's PlanCos asked a New York court to recognize a U.K. creditor-led restructuring that would convert most debt to equity. The move shines a spotlight on Bucks co-owner Wes Edens.












