Oil surged the most in nearly a month as investors digested Saudi Arabia’s latest plan to help stabilize prices following a large dip earlier in the week that was fueled by demand concerns.
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Stamps.com Stock Soars on Forecast Improvement
Stamps.com Inc. shares surged Aug. 8 after the company raised the midpoint of its yearly forecast, easing some investors’ worst fears.
Americold Reports Lower Net Income, Higher Revenue
Americold Realty Trust, one of the world’s largest logistics companies focusing on temperature-controlled warehouse facilities, on Aug. 8 reported second-quarter net income dropped to nearly $4.9 million from $29.4 million in 2018, an 83.3% decrease.
Uber Posts $5.2 Billion Loss in Q2
Uber Technologies Inc. declared its worst quarterly earnings, reporting a $5.2 billion net loss for the quarter ending June 30.
Government: Fitzgerald Now Owes $83 Million in Back Taxes
Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a counterclaim against Fitzgerald Truck Parts and Sales, adjusting the sum the glider truck maker owes the IRS to $83 million from $64 million for not collecting a 12% excise sales taxes on retail…
Kansas DOT Reinstates Local Bridge Replacement Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reinstating a program meant to help replace and rehabilitate structurally deficient bridges in cities and counties.
Experts to Dissect Industry Trends, Insights at ATA Economic Summit
Experts in the fields of manufacturing, logistics and the petroleum industry are scheduled to participate in American Trucking Associations’ economic summit in September.
Core Producer-Price Index Posts First Drop in Two Years
A measure of underlying U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in July, with the first drop since early 2017 adding to signs of muted inflation that may reinforce the case for further Federal Reserve easing.
Fewer drivers risk losing jobs over truck automation, study says
Long-haul drivers are most at risk, according to BLS commissioner, who says there will be more jobs for last-mile deliveries.
Why the delay in FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes?
The announced July 31 date for a ruling came and went. What’s next is anyone’s guess.