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Viewpoint: Another nail in the consumer spending coffin
New warehouse data from WarehouseQuote reveals more insight into the retail industry’s outlook on the consumer this holiday season. Vacancy rates are up on the East and West coasts and we do not see any rush by retailers to…
Buying and selling in autonomous trucking developer Aurora Innovation
In a week that saw the field of viable autonomous trucking developers shrink again — more on Waymo Via waving buh-bye for now below — Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR) disclosed that T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc.…
More Flexibility, Growth Opportunities Needed to Open Doors for Women in Manufacturing: Manufacturers Alliance
Women’s representation in manufacturing is well behind other industries and making slow progress, which is the focus of a new report from the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation. The report notes that although women make up 47%…
United Rentals Profit Rises on Ahern Deal, Demand Tailwind
United Rentals Inc. reported net income of $591 million in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 19.9% from $493 million in the year-ago period, the company said.
I Think About ‘Billboard Dad’ Every Time I Make Scrambled Eggs
Scramble scramble. Screenshot via YouTube If the whisk is missing and a fork “bruises” the eggs, is the answer shaking a resealable bag? The movies I watched as a kid seared some valuable nuggets of information into my…
Punch, Eater Win at 2023 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards
Punch recognized as Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication while Eater wins for writing The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s 2023 Spirited Awards were held on Thursday in New Orleans, and Eater and Punch were each…
Harvest 2023: Waiting for dry weather window to continue cutting
Farmers Weekly Farmers need a weather break to get safely started with their harvest, but the week ahead is not forecast to allow it. Specific weights are suffering as a result and lodging fears are emerging. See also: Wheat…
Egg imports shoot up as supplies remain tight in UK
Farmers Weekly A surge in egg imports has been seen this year, as domestic egg production has fallen and retailers, processors and the food service sector struggle to meet demand. Imports of egg products during May increased…
Exxon Profit Misses Estimates as Natural Gas, Refining Slip
Exxon Mobil Corp. fell short of analysts’ expectations with a third straight drop in profit amid weaker natural gas prices and shrinking returns from fuel sales.
Saia Q2 earnings: Tonnage and shipments down by small amount
Among the highlights of second-quarter earnings at Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) released early Friday morning were: The data on yield, generally seen as the most important metric for LTL carriers, was mixed. The revenue per…
