AP Top Business News at 9:15 a.m. EDT

US economy grows a sluggish 1.5% second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly highBetween prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurantsSamsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boomEU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and ChinaOil prices fall, markets bounce back on mixed earnings from US tech giantsUS filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically lowSmall changes in Hanoi’s streets can mean big disruptions for those who depend on themBank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this yearTrump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worriedMicrosoft beats Wall