Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since mid-2022 in January, a key private survey shows, driven by robust domestic and international orders. While the sector's revival is clear, rising input costs and inflation concerns temper the optimism.
Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSE:XTC) kicked off its fiscal 2026 with a solid first quarter, posting higher profits despite a mixed demand environment. Robust growth in its Automotive Solutions segment successfully countered softer demand in its die-cast tooling business, showcasing the resilience of its diversified model amid ongoing trade policy and economic uncertainty.
Simpson Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: SSD) has inaugurated a new production facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, marking a strategic step in its operational expansion. The move comes as investors assess the company's valuation following a period of strong stock performance.
Microchip Technology expands its embedded systems portfolio with the launch of the PIC32CM PL10 microcontroller family and an enhanced maXTouch M1 touchscreen line, targeting growing demand in automotive displays and industrial automation.
Dolby Laboratories surpassed Wall Street's Q4 revenue and profit forecasts, fueled by strong growth in automotive partnerships and streaming adoption. However, a year-over-year sales decline and contracting operating margins highlight the challenges of shifting product mix and restructuring costs.
SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.
Deere & Company is doubling down on American manufacturing with a new excavator plant and parts center, part of a broader $20 billion commitment. While the move strengthens its long-term industrial narrative, near-term challenges from leadership changes to cyclical market pressures remain in focus.
Homebuilding giant PulteGroup announces the sale of its off-site manufacturing division, pivoting to a partnership model to streamline operations and concentrate on its core business as it navigates a persistent valuation gap with peers.
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust first-quarter results, exceeding its own revenue and earnings forecasts. The audio-visual technology leader credits strong deal timing and highlighted significant momentum in automotive, television, and mobile partnerships, including expanded ties with Qualcomm and major social media platforms.
Group 1 Automotive capped off 2025 with record revenue and profits, driven by robust aftersales and F&I performance. While navigating affordability concerns and a challenging UK market, the company aggressively reshaped its dealership portfolio and returned significant capital to shareholders through buybacks.
General Motors is cutting over 700 positions at its Oshawa, Ontario plant, redirecting investment and workforce development to its U.S. facilities. The move underscores a strategic realignment of North American operations amid evolving trade dynamics and a focus on core truck and SUV programs.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is deepening its international footprint, announcing new assembly plans in India, a strategic pivot in Mexico, and a battery plant partnership in Vietnam, as it seeks to insulate itself from trade barriers and tap into regional growth.
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China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in January, official data shows, reversing a brief December expansion and underscoring persistent domestic demand challenges despite robust exports.
While Tesla's Fremont facility will produce the upcoming Optimus 3, CEO Elon Musk reveals that the subsequent, higher-volume Optimus 4 generation will be manufactured at Gigafactory Texas, marking a strategic pivot in the company's automation roadmap.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.
Hyundai Motor has allowed its option to repurchase its former St. Petersburg factory to lapse, marking a decisive step back from the Russian market it once dominated, as the ongoing conflict and sanctions reshape the automotive landscape.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the end of production for the flagship Model S and Model X during the Q4 earnings call, marking a pivotal shift towards autonomous vehicle fleets and humanoid robot manufacturing.
Tesla shares face pressure following mixed quarterly results, as surging software subscriptions and ambitious Robotaxi plans clash with declining automotive revenue and soaring capital expenditures.
