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WTO Predicts 0.9% Increase in Global Goods Trade

After a 2.9% gain in 2024, global goods trade will increase by 0.9% this year, the Geneva-based trade body said in a report Aug. 8.

August 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

RXO Reports 53% Revenue Jump in Q2

RXO's revenue increased 52.6% in the second quarter despite the prolonged soft freight environment, but the company also reported a net loss of $9 million.

August 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

August 8, 2025
BusinessFuel

US Refiners to Profit as Heavy Oil Output Rebounds

The ability to buy heavy crude at cheap prices is set to improve in the second half of the year as Canadian and Middle Eastern production rebounds.

August 8, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Building a Preventative Maintenance Program that Pays Off

Tired of surprise breakdowns? You鈥檙e not alone. See how real fleets turned it around in our customer case study. Get a sneak peek鈥攑lus a step-by-step guide to building a PM program that saves time, money and time.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola鈥檚 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP

Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola鈥檚 remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort

Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM鈥檚 Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

鈥淭o stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,鈥 the company said in a statement.

August 7, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

US Foods Calls for Talks After Performance Food Snubs Merger

鈥淥ur ask of PFG is to simply work together to further understand the merits and opportunities of a potential combination,鈥 US Foods聽CEO Dave Flitman said.

August 7, 2025