NAW SmartBrief
August 5, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Industrial M&A remains strong despite softer demand
* U.S. LBM expands in South Fla. with Mullins Lumber deal
* Ferguson finalizes relocation of HQ to Newport News, Va.
* Construction spending falls 0.3% in June after May's 0.4% drop
* Manufacturing activity contracts to 8-month low in July
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Supply chain synchronization depends on real-time data
* Next-level AI systems could add reason to driverless cars
SALES AND MARKETING
* Go beyond superficial relationships to boost sales
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US economy adds fewer jobs than expected in July
* Global equity sell-off worsens
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