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  • Brody Grant to depart ‘The Outsiders’ Broadway cast

    Brody Grant to depart ‘The Outsiders’ Broadway cast

    Making his Broadway debut in the lead role of Ponyboy in spring 2024, the actor earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the Best Musical winner.

    Stay gold. Tony Award nominee Brody Grant, who currently stars in The Outsiders on Broadway, will play his final performance in the show at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on September 21.

    Grant makes his Broadway debut originating the lead role of Ponyboy, which he has played since The Outsiders opened on Broadway in spring 2024. He earned a Tony nomination for his performance, and the show went on to win Best Musical among other awards.

    Replacement casting for the role of Ponyboy has yet to be announced. The current Outsiders Broadway cast also includes Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny, Brent Comer as Darrel, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop, Alex Joseph Grayson as Dallas Winston, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit Matthews, Kevin William Paul as Bob Sheldon, and Dan Berry as Paul Holden.

    Adapted from S. E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders centers on Ponyboy, a member of the poor teenage gang the Greasers, and his and his friends’ daily struggle for survival and brotherhood in a world that’s all but abandoned them. The show is directed by Tony winner Danya Taymor and features an adapted script by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine and songs by the folk duo Jamestown Revival and Levine.

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  • Joan Garcia working at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper

    Joan Garcia working at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper

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    FC Barcelona’s new goalkeeper works out at the gym

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    FC Barcelona’s new goalkeeper Joan Garcia got to know the facilities at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Monday as he worked out at the gymnasium at FC Barcelona’s training ground for the very first time. 

    A visit ahead of time 

    Hansi Flick’s squad are scheduled to return at training on Sunday 13 July with the usual medicals for the players ahead of preseason. Monday 14 July is when the squad will begin work on the training pitch with a double session on the agenda.  

    First time as a blaugrana  

    For Joan Garcia it was his first experience of the Barça training complex as a blaugrana. The goalkeeper has played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff for Espanyol B and the Catalan national team. most recently for the latter alongside new team mates Eric Garcia and Pau Víctor at the end of May. 

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  • McDermott wins offshore installation contract in Brazil

    McDermott wins offshore installation contract in Brazil

    Engineering and construction solutions provider McDermott has secured a contract for offshore transportation and installation in Brazil for the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields.

    The contract, awarded by Brazil-based independent oil and gas company BRAVA Energia, involves the transportation and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilical and associated subsea equipment for two new wells at the Papa-Terra field, as well as a pair of new wells for the Atlanta Phase 2 development.

    McDermott subsea and floating facilities senior vice-president Mahesh Swaminathan stated: “This award highlights the vital role of subsea infrastructure in enabling long-term production and asset value for deepwater developments.

    “We will leverage our proven integrated delivery model, marine capabilities and expertise in delivering brownfield deepwater solutions to support Brazil and the broader South American offshore market.”

    The new wells operated by BRAVA Energia at the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields are anticipated to boost the escalation of production, in line with strategic plans to boost output and extend the lifespan of deepwater infrastructure.

    In early 2025, BRAVA Energia finalised a deal with global commodity trader Trafigura for the sale of six million barrels of oil from the Atlanta field.

    McDermott’s history with the Papa-Terra field includes the delivery of the tension leg wellhead platform, marking a first for both a dry-tree floating production system offshore Brazil and a tension leg platform in South America.

    With operations in more than 54 countries, McDermott employs 30,000 people, operates a fleet of speciality marine construction vessels and maintains fabrication facilities globally.

    The company’s commitment to the South American market is further evidenced by its recent completion of the Scarborough floating production unit floatover project for Woodside Energy and an enterprise framework agreement with Shell Global Solutions International for engineering and procurement services.

    “McDermott wins offshore installation contract in Brazil” was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.

     


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  • A new budget AMD Radeon gaming GPU could take on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050

    A new budget AMD Radeon gaming GPU could take on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050

    It looks as though AMD is prepping a new budget gaming GPU that will be cheaper than $299, undercutting the existing Radeon RX 9060 XT. The new AMD Radeon RX 9060, without an XT suffix, has just appeared in the release notes for the latest version of AIDA64, a diagnostics and monitoring software package for PC hardware, suggesting that AMD is planning a new release to counter the recently announced Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050.

    While the Radeon RX 9060 XT is now the top recommendation for a budget gaming GPU on our guide to buying the best graphics card, AMD currently doesn’t have an offering to counter the new $249 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050. Given the strong performance of the 9060 XT compared to the RTX 5060, AMD has the potential to cook up a killer product here if it can beat the RTX 5050 for the same price.

    Given that this would be a budget graphics card, however, it would be unlikely to have more than 8GB of VRAM, as with the RTX 5050, which will limit its ability to play some games with all their settings turned up, even at relatively low resolutions. You can find out more about this limitation in our RTX 5060 review.

    At a guess, I’d say a Radeon RX 9060 is likely to be based on a cut-down version of the same Navi 44 GPU used in the Radeon RX 9060 XT, but perhaps with only 28 compute units enabled, rather than 32, which would give it 1,792 stream processors. That’s all conjecture right now, though, as at the moment we can only speculate on what we’ve seen, which is simply a name.

    The latest AIDA64 Extreme release notes for version 7.70.7500 say that the new software now contains “GPU details for AMD Radeon AI Pro R9700, Radeon RX 9060, Radeon RX 9060 XT,” with the two GPUs clearly defined separately. What’s not known is whether this is a desktop or laptop GPU, or indeed any other details, but it does look as though there’s a non-XT variant of the Radeon RX 9060 in the works.

    Interestingly, the release notes also state that this update contains “preliminary support for AMD Zen 6 desktop, server and mobile processors,” showing that AIDA64 is already gearing up for the next generation of AMD Ryzen CPUs, which are rumored to have very high clock speeds and up to 24 cores.

    In the meantime, check out our AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review to see why the 16GB version of this card is our current top budget GPU buy, as well as our guide to buying the best gaming CPU for your needs.

    You can also follow us on Google News for daily PC games news, reviews, and guides. In addition, we have a vibrant community Discord server, where you can chat about this story with members of the team and fellow readers.

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  • Kate Middleton wears Dior for Macron visit, marking first public outing in French label

    Kate Middleton wears Dior for Macron visit, marking first public outing in French label

    The Princess of Wales turned heads on July 8 as she welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK in unmistakable diplomatic style. For the first day of the state visit, Kate Middleton wore a blush-pink ensemble from iconic French fashion house Dior, her first time donning the brand publicly.

    Kate’s outfit featured a structured Bar jacket and a delicate tulle skirt designed by former Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. Complementing the look was a matching hat by British milliner Jess Collett and accessories with deep royal significance: a pearl choker and drop earrings once worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

    Known for her deliberate and symbolic fashion choices, Kate has long used ‘diplomatic dressing’ to pay tribute to other nations. She’s previously worn a maple leaf brooch in Canada and blue and yellow during a visit to London’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre. Her Dior debut appears to continue that tradition, serving as a sartorial nod to the French guests of honour.

    Interestingly, Dior has long been associated with Princess Diana, Kate’s late mother-in-law, who frequently carried the Lady Dior handbag. The brand is also a favourite of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. However, until now, Kate had never worn it in public, opting instead for other French labels like Chanel on rare occasions.

    The day’s agenda saw Kate and Prince William accompany President Macron and his wife Brigitte to Windsor Castle, where they were greeted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. As the royal couple prepares for the evening’s state banquet, speculation swirls over whether Kate will continue her French fashion streak.

    With elegance and tact, Kate once again proves that royal fashion can speak volumes, especially when the message is one of diplomacy and unity.

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  • TV magician Wayne Dobson dies, aged 68

    TV magician Wayne Dobson dies, aged 68

    Former TV magician Wayne Dobson has died at the age of 68.

    The Leicester-born entertainer became a well-known face through appearances on British television variety shows in the late 1980s before landing his own ITV series, which ran from 1991 to 1993.

    He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31 but continued to perform live until 2003.

    A representative said he died on Monday following “several months of debilitating illness”.

    Dobson’s wisecracking style of magic saw him rise to prominence through the 1980s.

    He was hired as a support act for Engelbert Humperdinck’s Las Vegas residency in 1988, before receiving his multiple sclerosis diagnosis a short time later.

    Despite this setback, a well-received appearance at the The Royal Variety Show in 1989 saw him given a regular spot on Joe Longthorne’s TV show before ITV commissioned his series Wayne Dobson – A Kind of Magic.

    Featuring Linda Lusardi as his regular assistant, the show ran until 1993.

    While his multiple sclerosis symptoms continued to worsen in the years that followed, Dobson continued to tour.

    At one point he became part of Joe Pasquale’s live show.

    When he became unable to perform live any longer, he started a business selling his routines, illusions and creations to magicians around the world.

    He continued to make regular appearances at conventions until two years ago.

    In the 2010s he became a supporter of the MS Society.

    In a statement, the charity said: “Diagnosed with MS in 1988, Wayne was a passionate supporter of MS research and used his magic to inspire others.

    “He once said he wished he could make MS disappear. We won’t stop until that’s a reality.”

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  • How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts

    How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts



    CNN
     — 

    The search for missing bodies continues along Texas’ Guadalupe River after catastrophic and deadly flooding killed at least 109 people following a torrential downpour Thursday evening into early Friday.

    The death toll includes at least 27 from the all-girls Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp nestled on the South Fork of the Guadalupe River, where flood risk was among the highest in the state, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

    A large stretch of the Guadalupe River between Hunt and Comfort, Texas, saw widespread flooding, according to a CNN analysis of hourly flood data from Floodbase.

    CNN is tracking updates in maps and charts. Here’s what we know so far about how the disaster unfolded:

    The National Weather Service issued a flood watch early Thursday afternoon at 1:18 p.m. CT, that highlighted Kerrville, among other locations, as being at risk of flash flooding through the night into Friday. That watch forecasted 5 to 7 inches of rainfall for the event.

    A flash flood warning, upgraded from the earlier watch, was issued for parts of Kerr County at 1:14 a.m. CT on Friday.

    Then, a flash flood emergency warning was issued for Kerr County at 4:03 a.m. CT, followed by one specifically for Kerrville at 5:34 a.m. CT.

    Ultimately, the most deluged parts of Texas saw as much as 15 inches of rain, more than double what was forecasted the day prior.

    One gauge along the Guadalupe River, in Kerrville, shows the water levels hit 23.4 feet at 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about 45 minutes before the warning specific to the town was issued. Water levels in that spot almost certainly crested above 23.4 feet, but the gauge didn’t record data for 3 hours, between 4:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. CT, before picking back up its data measurement.

    At Camp Mystic, which is located more than 20 miles west of Kerrville in surrounding Kerr County, Texas, about 107 game wardens and an aviation group were trying to access the camp Friday morning, according to officials. Shortly after midday, they were able to enter the camp and start rescuing children.

    The floods ravaged miles and miles of Kerr County, including the towns of Kerrville, Ingram and Hunt, in addition to some of the summer camp locations along the river. As the storm receded into Friday, stories surfaced of families and homes lost in houses, RVs, AirBNBs and more. CNN’s Michelle Krupa and Zoe Sottile share their stories here.

    FEMA maintains a database of flood zones throughout the country. It maps the regulatory floodways — the places that will flood first and are most dangerous — and the areas that will flood in extreme events.

    At least two of the summer camps along the Guadalupe River were in known floodways.

    Five children and one counselor from Camp Mystic remain missing as of Tuesday afternoon.

    Everyone at Camp La Junta has been safe and accounted for, the camp announced Friday.

    – CNN’s Angela Fritz contributed to this report.

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  • How your smartphone is powered by debris from a nova star explosion

    How your smartphone is powered by debris from a nova star explosion

    Thermonuclear detonations on white dwarf stars are “lithium factories,” according to a gamma-ray signal that is the first hard evidence that these explosions are creating the lithium used in our electronics.

    Lithium was the heaviest element to be produced in the Big Bang, which also generated hydrogen and helium. Today, lithium is an integral part of our modern technology, utilized in lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

    Yet lithium is central to one of the great mysteries of the cosmos. As the universe cooled during the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang, the first elements were forged. Hydrogen made up about three-quarters of those elements, and helium about a quarter. Then there was lithium, which was but a trace amount. Yet when astronomers look at the stars, they find that most of them show evidence for even less lithium in their composition than we’d expect from the amount produced in the Big Bang.

    (Image credit: NASA/EESA/L. Hustak (STScI))

    Astronomers have explained this by showing how lithium can be dragged down inside a star from its outer layers and destroyed. Yet some stars go against the grain — younger generations have much more lithium than older stars. Where is this lithium coming from?

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  • These are the best charger and portable battery deals during Prime Day

    These are the best charger and portable battery deals during Prime Day

    Between our rotation of everyday devices, keeping them all charged can feel like a constant juggling act. Thanks to Prime Day, though, finding deals on the right charging accessories can help tame the chaos. A great GaN wall charger, for example, can power multiple devices simultaneously while reducing desk clutter. And a versatile power bank ensures you can quickly recharge your phone or laptop anywhere.

    Below, you’ll find a selection of power banks, wall warts, and charging stations at up to 55 percent off. Just about every brand we trust has something to offer, including Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, and more. Whether you’re jetting off to a faraway destination, enjoying the outdoors with friends or family, or outfitting your office, there’s something for everyone.

    Prime Day is a full four days this year, running through July 11th, so you’ll have plenty of time to save. We’ll be updating this post as the event rolls on, but for now, some of our best finds are below.

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  • Hospital PMI® at 49%; June 2025 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

    Hospital PMI® at 49%; June 2025 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

    TEMPE, Ariz., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the hospital subsector contracted in June after 21 consecutive months of growth, say the nation’s hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®.

    The report was issued today by Nancy LeMaster, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Hospital Business Survey Committee: “The Hospital PMI® registered 49 percent in June, a 3-percentage point decrease from the May reading of 52 percent, indicating contraction after 21 consecutive months of growth. The composite index is in contraction territory for just the fifth time (with the PMI® also registering below 50 percent in April and May 2020, as well as May and August 2023) in more than seven years of Hospital ISM® Report On Business® data collection. The Business Activity Index remained in expansion territory for the eighth straight month. The New Orders Index returned to expansion territory from an ‘unchanged’ reading in May, and the Employment Index returned to contraction after two consecutive months of expansion with its lowest reading since January 2022. The Supplier Deliveries Index was ‘unchanged’ in June after two consecutive months of expansion (which indicates slower delivery performance). The Case Mix Index remained in expansion territory in June, registering 50.5 percent, a decrease of 2.5 percentage points from the reading of 53 percent reported in May. The Days Payable Outstanding Index remained in expansion in June, registering 51 percent, down 0.5 percentage point from the 51.5 percent reported in May. The Technology Spend Index reading of 57.5 percent is a decrease of 1.5 percentage points compared to the 59 percent recorded in May. The Touchless Orders Index remained in expansion territory in June, registering 52.5 percent, up 1 percentage point from the reading of 51.5 percent reported in May.”

    LeMaster continues, “Half of the general comments by Hospital Business Survey panelists related to concerns and challenges dealing with tariffs and the shifting geopolitical landscape. Panelists were nearly unanimous in indicating their facilities or systems were beginning to see tariff-related surcharges or increased pricing. The largest month-over-month change in this month’s report was the Employment Index, and the 8-percentage point decrease pulled the PMI® into contraction. Comments indicated the reductions in staffing were related to margin pressures and loss of federal funding; they did not appear to be driven by volume levels. Although the Business Activity Index dropped 3.5 percentage points from the previous month, most comments cited strong or seasonal-level volumes. While inventories growth slowed, increases continued to be driven by efforts to blunt the impact of tariffs and potential shortages. Supplier deliveries continued to improve, and very few panelists commented about product shortages.”

    Hospital PMI® History

    Month

    Hospital PMI®

    Month

    Hospital PMI®

    Jun 2025

    49.0

    Dec 2024

    56.3

    May 2025

    52.0

    Nov 2024

    58.5

    Apr 2025

    55.0

    Oct 2024

    51.9

    Mar 2025

    51.0

    Sep 2024

    55.0

    Feb 2025

    56.0

    Aug 2024

    58.6

    Jan 2025

    53.5

    Jul 2024

    53.3

    Average for 12 months – 54.2

    High – 58.6

    Low – 49.0

    About This Report
    The information compiled in this report is for the month of June 2025.

    The Hospital PMI® was developed in collaboration with the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), an association for the health care supply chain profession, and a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA).

    The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of hospital supply executives based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.

    Data and Method of Presentation
    The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from hospital purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Employment, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Prices, Prices: Pharmaceuticals, Prices: Supplies, Backlog of Orders, Imports, Inventory Sentiment, Case Mix, Days Payable Outstanding, Technology Spend, and Touchless Orders), this report shows the percentage reporting each response and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed. Beginning in January 2021, the Report On Business® staff and consultants are gathering market information to better validate the Exports Index. Exports Index data are still being collected.

    The Hospital PMI® is a composite index computed from the following, equally weighted indexes: Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. A Hospital PMI® index reading above 50 percent indicates that the hospital sub-sector is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. For the sub-indexes, except Supplier Deliveries, an index reading above 50 percent indicates that the sub-index is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally contracting. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.

    The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to the Hospital Business Survey Panel respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to ONLY report on U.S. operations for the current month. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the fifth business day of the following month.

    ISM ROB Content
    The Institute for Supply Management® (“ISM”) Report On Business® (Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital reports) (“ISM ROB”) contains information, text, files, images, video, sounds, musical works, works of authorship, applications, and any other materials or content (collectively, “Content”) of ISM (“ISM ROB Content”). ISM ROB Content is protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other laws, and as between you and ISM, ISM owns and retains all rights in the ISM ROB Content. ISM hereby grants you a limited, revocable, non-sublicensable license to access and display on your individual device the ISM ROB Content (excluding any software code) solely for your personal, non-commercial use. The ISM ROB Content shall also contain Content of users and other ISM licensors. Except as provided herein or as explicitly allowed in writing by ISM, you shall not copy, download, stream, capture, reproduce, duplicate, archive, upload, modify, translate, publish, broadcast, transmit, retransmit, distribute, perform, display, sell, or otherwise use any ISM ROB Content.

    Except as explicitly and expressly permitted by ISM, you are strictly prohibited from creating works or materials (including, but not limited to tables, charts, data streams, time-series variables, fonts, icons, link buttons, wallpaper, desktop themes, online postcards, montages, mashups and similar videos, greeting cards, and unlicensed merchandise) that derive from or are based on the ISM ROB Content. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the derivative works or materials are sold, bartered, or given away. You shall not either directly or through the use of any device, software, internet site, web-based service, or other means remove, alter, bypass, avoid, interfere with, or circumvent any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices marked on the Content or any digital rights management mechanism, device, or other content protection or access control measure associated with the Content including geo-filtering mechanisms. Without prior written authorization from ISM, you shall not build a business utilizing the Content, whether or not for profit.

    You shall not create, recreate, distribute, incorporate in other work, or advertise an index of any portion of the Content unless you receive prior written authorization from ISM. Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute ISM ROB Content can be made by contacting Rose Marie Goupil in writing at: ISM Research, Institute for Supply Management, 309 W. Elliot Road, Suite 113, Tempe, AZ 85284-1556, or by emailing [email protected]; Subject: Content Request.

    ISM shall not have any liability, duty, or obligation for or relating to the ISM ROB Content or other information contained herein, any errors, inaccuracies, omissions or delays in providing any ISM ROB Content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. In no event shall ISM be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the ISM ROB. Report On Business®, PMI®, Manufacturing PMI®, Services PMI®, and Hospital PMI® are registered trademarks and trademarks of Institute for Supply Management®. Institute for Supply Management® and ISM® are registered trademarks of Institute for Supply Management, Inc.

    About Institute for Supply Management®
    Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and leading not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Its community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 by practitioners, ISM is committed to advancing the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and to drive competitive advantage. ISM’s vision is to foster a prosperous, sustainable world. ISM empowers and leads the profession through the ISM® Report On Business®, its highly regarded certification and training programs, corporate services, events and assessments. The ISM® Report On Business®, Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital are three of the most reliable economic indicators available, providing guidance to supply management professionals, economists, analysts, and government and business leaders. For more information, please visit: www.ismworld.org.

    The text version of the public Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is posted on ISM®‘s website at www.ismrob.org on the fifth business day* of every month at 10:00 a.m. ET.

    The next Hospital ISM® Report On Business® featuring July 2025 data will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

    *Unless the New York Stock Exchange is closed.

    Contact:       

    Rose Marie Goupil

    Report On Business® Analyst

    ISM®, ROB/Program Manager

    Tempe, Arizona

    +1 480.752.6276, ext. 3005

    Email: [email protected]

    SOURCE Institute for Supply Management

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