The Associated Press

Major business and economic events scheduled for Friday:

All times are Eastern

WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases employment data for July, 8:30 a.m.

WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases personal income and spending for June, 8:30 a.m.

WASHINGTON — Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for July, 10 a.m.

WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases construction spending for June, 10 a.m.

DETROIT — Automakers release vehicle sales for July.

Procter & Gamble Co. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.

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