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Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan
For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it鈥檚 lower than what other manufacturers face.
August 20, 2024Average Diesel Price Slips 1.6垄 to $3.688 a Gallon
The national average diesel price decreased by 1.6 cents, settling at $3.688 per gallon as of Aug. 19, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
August 19, 2024Albertsons Sued for Allegedly Copying Startup鈥檚 Software
Albertsons Cos. was sued by an e-commerce software maker that claims the grocery chain conducted trials with its product for three years only to steal its trade secrets to build its own system.
August 19, 2024ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director
Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA鈥檚 Moving & Storage Conference.
August 19, 2024Kroger Plans Minimum 7-Tranche Bond Sale for Albertsons Deal
Kroger is poised to sell investment-grade bonds in at least seven parts to help fund its proposed acquisition of Albertsons as antitrust scrutiny continues to hang over the plan.
August 19, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 19, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 19, 2024 print edition.
August 19, 20247-Eleven Owner Gets Takeover Bid From Canada鈥檚 Couche-Tard
The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada鈥檚 Alimentation Couche-Tard.
August 19, 2024Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears
The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.
August 19, 2024GM to Cut More Than 1,000 Software Engineers, Mostly in US
General Motors Co. is cutting more than 1,000 software engineers as the automaker moves to lean up its software and services organization, said a person familiar with the matter.
August 19, 20242024 NTDC Photo Gallery
Photos from the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 21-24.
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