ArcBest Corp. experienced a 187% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the third quarter of 2024, the company reported Nov. 1.
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Exxon Mobil Profit Tops Q3 Expectations
Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations, as the oil and gas giant was helped by contributions from Pioneer Natural Resources, a recent acquisition.
Storms and Strikes Hold New Jobs to Just 12,000 in October
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many temporarily off payrolls.
Colorado Awarded $66M in Federal Funding for Rail Safety
Colorado has been awarded $66.4 million in grant funding to improve the safety of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line north of Denver.
Port of Vancouver Braces for Strike Set for Nov. 4
Dock foremen and women in British Columbia issued a strike notice for Nov. 4, setting up a complete shutdown of Canada’s busiest port, a business group said.
Pump Prices Tumble 20% in Key Swing States Ahead of Election
Days before a neck-and-neck presidential race, pump prices — one of the most salient data points consumers use to gauge inflation — are tumbling in key swing states.
Map: Where They Are
Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2024 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.
Amazon Exceeds Profit Forecasts, Predicts Q4 Sales Surge
“As we get into the holiday season, we’re excited about what we have in store for customers,” CEO Andy Jassy said in a statement.
Waymo Valued Over $45B After Latest Funding Round
The business said late last week that it had raised $5.6 billion in new capital at an undisclosed value. The financing was led by Alphabet, which also owns Google.
Werner’s Mahon Details Aggressive Approach to Cybersecurity
CLEVELAND — Werner Enterprises cybersecurity lead Daragh Mahon detailed his aggressive and innovative approach to protecting the company’s assets during the NMaf Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 29.