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Wall Street · Economic Report

Higher output per hour eases quarterly labor costs

New productivity figures give investors a measure of efficiency gains without establishing their cause.

By Wall Street Post Editorial Desk · November 5, 2026 · Morning edition · Verified releases and upcoming events

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Markets

November 5 edition · Dated reports and original analysis

Wall Street · Economic Report

Higher output per hour eases quarterly labor costs

New productivity figures give investors a measure of efficiency gains without establishing their cause.

Markets · Analysis

Amazon’s cash-flow figures separate growth from funding

Operating cash generation and investment spending tell different parts of the expansion story.

Markets · Monetary Policy

Britain raises its policy rate as officials weigh energy-price risks

Eight policymakers backed a quarter-point increase; the ninth wanted a larger move.

Economy

November 5 edition · Dated reports and original analysis

Economy · Data Review

Equipment and inventories helped lift third-quarter investment

BEA’s advance GDP details identify computers and peripheral equipment among the contributors.

Economy · Labor Data

New benefit claims fall while continuing claims rise

The two weekly measures cover different weeks and different stages of unemployment.

Economy · Policy Review

Two Fed voters favored a rate increase at October’s meeting

The October 28 decision passed 10–2, with both dissenters preferring a quarter-point increase.

Companies

November 5 edition · Dated reports and original analysis

Companies · Partnership

Amazon adds Uber Eats ordering to its Prime offering

Eligible U.S. members can order through Amazon, with a delivery-fee waiver on restaurant orders of at least $25.

Companies · Earnings Analysis

Chevron’s results put refinery utilization in focus

The company reported 98% crude utilization at U.S. refineries.

Companies · Earnings Analysis

ExxonMobil’s profit mix shifts toward Energy Products

Quarterly Energy Products earnings exceeded Upstream earnings in the company’s GAAP table.

Technology

November 5 edition · Dated reports and original analysis

Technology · Earnings

Qualcomm’s auto growth contrasts with lower quarterly revenue

Automotive reached its first $2 billion quarter, while total GAAP revenue fell 8% from a year earlier.

Technology · Outlook

Intel projects lower fourth-quarter sales than its third-quarter total

The company forecast $15 billion to $16 billion of quarterly revenue.

Technology · Product Announcement

Apple adds touch input to its new professional laptops

The October 28 announcement sets November 6 availability for the new models.

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