Navistar International Corp. said Wednesday it set a plan to deter coercive takeover tactics and prevent hostile investors from taking control of the company.
June 20, 2012Business
DOT Creates Online Career Center for Veterans
The Department of Transportation said Thursday it has created an online career center for veterans seeking jobs in the transportation industry.
June 21, 2012BusinessGovernment
Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Contracts
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted in June, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
June 21, 2012BusinessLogistics
Existing 窪蹋勛圖厙 Sales Slip in May
Existing home sales declined 1.5% in May, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.
June 21, 2012BusinessGovernment
Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.3%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
June 21, 2012Business
Initial Jobless Claims Decline
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 last week, to 387,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 21, 2012BusinessFuel
Oil Closes Below $82 Following Strong Supply Report
Oil fell to finish the trading day below $82 a barrel Wednesday for the first time since early October following a Department of Energy report that showed supplies near a 22-year high, Bloomberg reported.
June 20, 2012Business
ATA Seeks Nominations for 2013-2014 Americas Road Team
American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for professional truck drivers to serve as Road Team Captains on the 2013-2014 Americas Road Team.
June 20, 2012Business
Medium-Duty Sales Rise 16% in May; Only Class 6 Slips
U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 medium-duty trucks increased 16.2% in May, with only Class 6 posting a decline for the month, WardsAuto.com reported.
June 20, 2012BusinessLogistics
Faster Recovery Has Fizzled, Says Logistics Studys Author
WASHINGTON The fast-paced recovery most had hoped for hasnt materialized and economists believe the country will suffer slow growth for three years, according to a report on logistics from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
June 20, 2012