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Christmas Comes Early — but Not in a Good Way — for Toymaker
Surging prices for plastic caused by disruptions from the Iran war have pushed one U.S. toymaker to buy up more inventory than needed.
April 8, 2026Hyundai Turns to Cape of Good Hope to Avoid Strait of Hormuz
Hyundai is rerouting ships around Africa to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, slowing the automaker’s global supply lines.
April 8, 2026US Charging Networks Race to Keep Up as Gas Prices Boost EVs
Some 605 public, high-speed EV fueling stations switched on in the first quarter, a 34% increase over the year-earlier period.
April 8, 2026States Weigh Motor Fuel Tax Holidays as Pump Prices Surge
Legislators in several states are calling for measures to temporarily halt motor fuel taxes to alleviate the impact of rising prices at the pump for residents.
April 8, 2026Oil Prices Plunge Toward $95 a Barrel on US-Iran Ceasefire
The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude oil plunged 15.6% to $95.32. Brent crude, the international standard, tumbled 13% to $95.12 per barrel
April 8, 2026Hyundai Translead, Lytx Partner on HT LinkVue Cameras
Hyundai Translead launched a partnership with Lytx to expand the integration of HT LinkVue, the company announced April 6.
April 8, 2026Strait of Hormuz Stays Blocked for Now
While shipowners and insurers lined up to welcome the ceasefire, they also warned that more details will be needed to determine if safe transit is possible.
April 8, 2026Windrose Eyes 621-Mile Class 8 Electric Truck Range by 2030
Windrose Technology expects by 2030 to be producing Class 8 battery-electric trucks with a range of more than 621 miles.
April 8, 2026Top Aluminum Makers Hike US Surcharge as War Disrupts Supply
Rio Tinto and Century Aluminum raised the premium on aluminum blocks known as billets by about 3 cents a pound, or $110 a ton, above prewar levels.
April 8, 2026FedEx Freight Unit Projects 10% Profit Growth After Spinoff
FedEx has said it’s separating the freight and parcel operations to better focus on each business.
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