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Trump 'Inclined' to Keep Exxon Out of Venezuela
鈥淚 didn鈥檛 like Exxon鈥檚 response,鈥 Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 11. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e playing too cute.鈥
January 12, 2026Brad Jacobs-Led QXO Boosts Financing Deal to $3 Billion
QXO Inc. is raising another $1.8 billion from investors, boosting QXO鈥檚 total financing to $3 billion and will support the company鈥檚 acquisition strategy, according to a statement Jan. 12.
January 12, 2026Current, Former Executives Buy USA Truck From DSV
DSV said in October it was working on selling USA Truck, which did not fit its vision for asset-light North American on-road operations. USA Truck CEO George Henry will continue in the role.
January 12, 2026Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco
Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.
January 9, 2026Trump Promises Oil Execs 'Total Safety' in Venezuela
President聽Donald Trump called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to聽revive the country's聽petroleum reserves.
January 9, 2026EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week
EquipmentShare.com Inc. and Motive Technologies are set to begin formal marketing for their initial public offerings as soon as next week, according聽to people familiar with the matter.
January 9, 2026FTR Expects 鈥楳arginless Recovery鈥 for Trucking in 2026
The freight market outlook is underwhelming, with marginal rate increases unlikely to cover the ongoing rise in carriers鈥 costs, according to聽FTR Transportation Intelligence analysts.
January 9, 2026First Brands Sues Founder鈥檚 Brother for Fraud
Bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group has sued Edward James 鈥 its former executive and the brother of company founder Patrick James 鈥 and its largest creditor Onset Financial.
January 9, 2026Dart Transit Group Sold After 90 Years of Family Ownership
The acquisition does not change day-to-day operations. The Dart name and operating entities remain unchanged, and drivers, customers, leadership and staff will remain in place.
January 9, 2026Amazon Plans Walmart-Style Big Box Store Near Chicago
Amazon is planning a 229,000-square-foot store selling groceries and general merchandise in the Chicago area, a fresh attempt at physical retail that borrows from stores like Walmart and Target.
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