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Oil Fund Inflows Surge on US-Iran Tensions
An oil exchange-traded fund posted its biggest daily inflow since the pandemic as investors bet that prices will continue to rally as tensions between the U.S. and Iran simmer.
February 4, 2026Slip Robotics Debuts SlipLift for Trailer Automation
Slip Robotics launched a new loading and unloading platform called SlipLift, expanding its autonomous tech into heavier freight, regional distribution and last‑mile delivery operations.
February 4, 2026Old Dominion Posts Lower Q4 Results While Investing in Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line doubled down on improving operations and services after reporting a drop in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025.
February 4, 2026Target Grapples With Identity Questions Under New CEO
Target's new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, acknowledged in his first town hall that the big-box retailer has lost trust with shoppers and employees and pledged to rebuild that connection. Â
February 4, 2026Nations Back Trump Administration Pitch on Critical Minerals
The Trump administration hosted 55 countries at a critical-minerals summit Feb. 4, pitching price floors and a flood of U.S. private equity in a bid to reduce dependence on China.
February 4, 2026First Brands Founder James Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud
Federal prosecutors allege Patrick and Edward James used fake and inflated invoices to persuade lenders to provide billions of dollars in financing to First Brands. Both pleaded not guilty.
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February 4, 2026Sponsored ContentPort Activity Slows Further in December
U.S. port activity experienced a December slowdown, closing out what began as an especially busy year. The Port of Los Angeles — the nation's busiest — saw volume decline 14% from 2024.
February 4, 2026First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons 91ÊÓÆµ for $50 Million Bond
Founder Patrick James awaits trial on fraud charges stemming from the multibillion-dollar collapse of his auto parts supply business. He also must deposit $5 million in cash.
February 4, 2026Ford in Talks With Geely on Sharing Factories in Europe
Sharing Ford's facility in Valencia, Spain, could allow Geely to avoid paying European tariffs on imports of made-in-China EVs, and boost output at a plant Ford has underutilized.
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