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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Microsoft Sees $800 Million Charge on Stake in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Shares Jump to Record Amid $515 Billion Rally

Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.

December 11, 2024
Business, Technology

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December 11, 2024
Business, Equipment

Struggling Nissan Shuffles Executive Team

Nissan is overhauling its executive bench, seeking to bring in new talent to turn around the Japanese carmaker that’s facing eroding profits and a dearth of revenue-generating products.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine.

December 11, 2024
Business, Logistics

Trucking: Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium

The trucking sector is nearing balance as freight demand rises and capacity tightens, according to ACT Research Co.'s latest indices. Story by Connor D. Wolf.   

December 11, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey’s Main Owner Rejects Mondelez’s Offer as Too Low

The main owner of chocolate maker Hershey has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

More Alleged Participants Indicted in Staged Truck Accidents

An indictment in a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers names two law firms, two individual attorneys and multiple participants in a sweeping conspiracy.

December 11, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey Could Be More Open to Mondelez Takeover

Mondelez International’s latest overture to Hershey underscores the challenges posed by high cocoa prices and penny-pinching consumers, which could make the company more open to a deal.

December 11, 2024
Business, Equipment

Continental CFO to Step Down for Mercedes Role

Continental AG Chief Financial Officer Olaf Schick will step down from his post next year to join carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

December 11, 2024