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Jefferies Wants First Brands Founder Questioned Under Oath
Jefferies Financial Group is pressing to question First Brands founder Patrick James under oath, saying the former CEO cannot avoid an upcoming deposition.
January 5, 2026MGN Logistics Acquires Expedited Firm Fast Service
MGN Logistics expanded its freight management business with the acquisition of asset-based expedited logistics brokerage company Fast Service, the company announced Jan. 5.
January 5, 2026Energy Secretary to Meet With Oil Executives on Venezuela
Energy Secretary Chris聽Wright will attend the Goldman Sachs Energy, Clean Tech & Utilities Conference in Miami that executives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips and other companies are set to attend.
January 5, 2026Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 5, 2026
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 5, 2026 print edition.
January 5, 2026Oil Stocks Sharply Higher After US Action in Venezuela
While the U.S. action is unlikely to have an immediate impact on crude prices given the current glut in the market, it could upend energy markets and have an impact on the geopolitical landscape.
January 5, 2026Transportation Stocks Eye Record on Economic Growth Hopes
Among the Dow Jones Transportation Average's best performers in 2025 were C.H. Robinson Worldwide, surging 56%, as investors聽fawned over聽its use of artificial intelligence to cut costs.聽
January 5, 2026OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Keep Oil Flow Steady Amid Turmoil
Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Jan. 4 to keep production levels steady through the end of March, ratifying a decision made in November to suspend last year鈥檚 sequence of increases.
January 5, 2026AI Takes the Spotlight Again at CES
The multiday CES event kicks off Jan. 6 in Las Vegas, where advances across industries like robotics, health care, vehicles, wearables, gaming and more are set to be on display.
January 5, 2026Port of Oakland Reports 4.1% Decline Year Over Year
Port officials see the latest numbers as a sign of a stabilizing market and resilient demand for California鈥檚 agricultural goods in light of President Trump's tariffs.
January 5, 2026Tesla Loses EV Crown to BYD After Second Annual Sales Drop
BYD increased battery-electric vehicle sales both for the quarter and the full year, delivering almost聽2.26 million聽EVs in 2025 to Tesla鈥檚 1.64 million.
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