Applied Materials plunged in late trading after giving a disappointing sales and profit forecast, renewing concerns that the U.S. trade dispute with China is weighing on demand.
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Soybean Prices Drop as Export Sales Lag Amid China’s Absence
Soybean futures fell as concerns over sluggish demand for U.S. supplies prompted traders to take profits after a three-day winning streak.
August 14, 2025States Embrace Road Use, EV Fees to Boost Transport Revenue
Colorado and Virginia recently hiked road use fees, while Hawaii, Georgia, Rhode Island and New Jersey are raising usage fees on EVs.
August 14, 2025Crocs Invests $80M in Nevada for US E-Commerce Hub
This venture was announced without fanfare by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development within a notice about seven companies receiving $11.2 million worth of tax abatements.
August 14, 2025Truck Driver Recruitment and Retention Face Q2 Headwinds
The Q2 2025 Driver Recruiting and Retention Data Download report found that the pool of truck drivers declined in the second quarter even as the number of job postings grew.
August 14, 2025Thyssenkrupp Cuts Outlook as Loss Deepens on Weak Demand
Revenue is projected to decline by as much as 7% this year, so the manufacturer is paring back investments and pledged continued cost cuts.
August 14, 2025Producer Prices Surge in July as Tariffs Push Costs Higher
The Labor Department reported Aug. 14 that PPI rose 0.9% last month from June, the biggest jump in more than three years. Compared with a year earlier, wholesale prices rose 3.3%.
August 14, 2025Deere Falls as Struggling Farmers Delay Machinery Rebound
The world’s biggest farm machinery maker pared its full-year earnings outlook with lower grain prices curbing farmers’ spending.
August 14, 2025Tariff Confusion Drives Record Volume at Los Angeles Port
The spike in July was due to traders rushing to front-load their cargo to be able to reach U.S. stores before Trump’s import duties take effect, said Executive Director Gene Seroka.
August 14, 2025JBS Sees Bigger Beef Toll on Profit Amid Cattle Shortage
The smallest U.S. cattle herd in decades is taking a big toll on profit at JBS NV, driving deepening losses at its largest operation.
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