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Rivian-Backed Also Hits Unicorn Status With $200M Raise

A Rivian-backed startup developing small electric vehicles was valued at $1 billion in a new investment from Greenoaks Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 8, 2025
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EIA Trims Forecast for 2025 US Crude Oil Output

The latest production forecast for this year represents a drop of about 50,000 barrels a day from the Energy Information Administration’s previous projections in June.

July 8, 2025
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Amazon's Seller Pricing Limits Face Canadian Review

Canada’s competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon is abusing its dominant retail position in the market.

July 8, 2025
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Trump Says Powell Should Resign if He Misled Congress

“Then he should resign immediately,” Trump said when asked about the allegations that Powell mischaracterized details about renovations at the Fed’s headquarters.

July 8, 2025
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Walmart: New Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day

Robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C. Story by Noel Fletcher.   

July 8, 2025
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Trump to Impose 50% Copper Tariff, Delay Drug Duties

“I believe the tariff on copper we’re going to make it 50%,” President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter what the rate on those products would be.

July 8, 2025
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Ford Battery Plant Clears Hurdle With Tax Credit Win

A spokesperson said the Michigan facility is on schedule to open next year and will ultimately employ 1,700 workers as the company had projected when it downsized the project in late 2023.

July 8, 2025
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Lucid Sets Record 749-Mile Run Off Single Charge

An electric car by U.S. manufacturer Lucid has broken the record for the longest journey off a single charge, traveling 749 miles from St. Moritz to Munich.

July 8, 2025
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Wabtec to Buy Wheel Sensor Maker in $790 Million Deal

Fresh off its $1.78 billion acquisition of an inspection technology firm, Wabtec said July 7 that it is buying Austrian wheel sensor maker Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.

July 8, 2025
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Trucking Fleets Navigate Tire Costs and Performance

As one of the top expenses for trucking companies of all types and sizes, tires go a long way toward determining a motor carrier’s profitability and success.

July 8, 2025