NAW SmartBrief
September 4, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORY
* Businesses grappling with regulatory uncertainty
* Aug. is 2nd strongest month for industrial distribution M&A
* US consumer sentiment up, but challenges remain
* ISM: US manufacturing contracts for 5th straight month
* Construction spending drops 0.3% in July, exceeds expectations
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Indemnification clauses manage risk in distribution deals
* Resilient supply chains can navigate disruptions
SALES AND MARKETING
* Study: B2B marketers are feeling the pressure
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Report: AI-related processes could expose corporate data
* Experts cast doubt on consumer spending upturn in Q4
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