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Realty Income Expands Global Reach with $1.5B GIC Logistics Venture, Enters Mexican Market

Realty Income (O) has formed a major partnership with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, committing over $1.5 billion to build-to-suit logistics properties, while simultaneously making its first investment in Mexico. This strategic move diversifies the REIT's portfolio into high-growth logistics and international markets, leveraging external capital to fuel expansion.

Feb 3, 2026

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Prologis Bets $25 Billion on AI Data Centers, Redefining Its Future as a Logistics Giant

Prologis, the global logistics real estate leader, has unveiled a massive $25 billion strategic pivot into AI data center development alongside its 2025 financial results. While revenue grew to $8.79 billion, softer net income and a cautious 2026 outlook highlight the risks and rewards of this high-stakes expansion beyond its core warehousing business.

Feb 3, 2026

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CTI Logistics' Stock Surge: Is Strong Financial Performance the Real Driver?

Shares of CTI Logistics Limited (ASX:CLX) have climbed 25% in the past three months, prompting a closer look at the company's fundamentals. While its Return on Equity appears modest, exceptional earnings growth and a consistent dividend history suggest underlying strength.

Feb 3, 2026

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DoorDash's Bull Case: Can Its Logistics Moat Sustain a Premium Valuation?

As DoorDash trades near $205, analysts debate whether its integrated logistics platform, likened to a modern utility, justifies its premium multiples amid expansion into groceries and international markets.

Feb 3, 2026

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Apollo Bets Big on AI Infrastructure and Logistics, Signaling Strategic Pivot

Apollo Global Management is deploying billions into AI data center infrastructure and European logistics real estate, underscoring a strategic shift towards hard assets tied to technological transformation and supply chain resilience.

Feb 2, 2026

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Emerson Electric Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Automation Sector Momentum

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in industrial automation and software.

Feb 2, 2026

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Danaher Forges Strategic Alliance with Automata, Accelerating AI-Powered Laboratory Automation

Danaher Corporation announces a strategic investment in Automata, aiming to integrate AI-ready automation systems with its extensive portfolio of instruments and reagents. The move signals a push to deliver comprehensive, data-driven lab solutions as the life sciences sector increasingly prioritizes efficiency and scalability.

Jan 31, 2026

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Covenant Logistics Sees Freight Market Turning, But Margin Pressures Linger

Covenant Logistics Group struck a cautiously optimistic note in its Q4 2025 earnings call, citing improving freight fundamentals and rising bid activity, even as margin compression across key segments weighed on profits. The company is navigating the shift through fleet optimization, a reduced capex plan, and the integration of a new brokerage unit.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CNH Industrial's Automation Drive and Steady Demand Fuel Investor Optimism Amid Valuation Debate

CNH Industrial is capturing investor attention with its strategic push into automation, highlighted by the new R4 autonomous robot, and a stable demand outlook for its core agriculture and construction segments. This comes as the market weighs the company's recent stock momentum against contrasting valuation models.

Jan 30, 2026

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Covenant Logistics Eyes 2026 Turnaround, Citing Early Rate Gains and Strategic Fleet Reshaping

Despite posting a Q4 net loss, Covenant Logistics signals a shift in market dynamics, with executives pointing to rising spot rates, secured contract increases, and a disciplined fleet strategy as precursors to a stronger performance by late 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Rockwell Automation Powers Saudi Arabia's First EV Factory, Bolstering Its Industrial Software Ambitions

Rockwell Automation expands its partnership with Lucid Motors, deploying its FactoryTalk MES software and training programs at Saudi Arabia's inaugural electric vehicle production hub. The move aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, positioning Rockwell as a key player in the region's high-tech manufacturing transformation.

Jan 30, 2026

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American Eagle Outfitters Exits Third-Party Logistics to Double Down on Core Brands

American Eagle Outfitters is winding down its Quiet Logistics subsidiary, a strategic retreat from the third-party fulfillment business. The move signals a sharper focus on its core Aerie and American Eagle retail brands amid a challenging environment for apparel retailers.

Jan 30, 2026

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Alibaba's Cainiao Doubles Down on Autonomous Delivery, Forging RoboVan Partnership with Zelos Tech

Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao is accelerating its automation push through a strategic partnership with Zelos Technology, focusing on developing L4 autonomous driving systems and a new 'RoboVan Super Carrier' for unmanned freight, signaling a significant bet on the future of last-mile delivery.

Feb 5, 2026

Echo Global Logistics Bets on Grassroots AI Innovation, Seeing Productivity Surge Up to 70%

At the Future of Freight Festival, Echo's CIO Zach Jecklin detailed a strategic pivot: empowering its 3,000 employees to drive AI adoption from the bottom up, leading to dramatic efficiency gains and a cultural shift where every staffer becomes a process engineer.

Feb 3, 2026

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Government Contractor V2X Taps Amazon's AI to Modernize Federal Warehouses

Defense and logistics firm V2X Inc. partners with Amazon to integrate advanced warehouse automation and computer-vision AI into government supply chains, aiming to boost efficiency amid a sector-wide push for modernization.

Feb 3, 2026

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Five Key Analyst Queries That Defined UPS's Q4 Earnings Call

UPS's Q4 results, buoyed by strategic shifts toward higher-value segments, drew market praise. Yet, the analyst Q&A session revealed the deeper challenges and strategic pivots facing the logistics giant as it navigates a post-Amazon landscape and invests in automation.

Feb 3, 2026

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FedEx CEO Charts Cautious Path on Robotics, Bets Big on AI for Global Network

While aggressively deploying AI across its vast logistics network, FedEx is taking a measured, pilot-stage approach to warehouse automation and drones, CEO Raj Subramaniam tells The New York Times. The shipping giant, handling $2 trillion in global commerce, prioritizes scalable infrastructure over unproven robotics for its 17 million daily packages.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Samsara's Deepening Foothold in Food & Beverage Logistics Highlights a Potential Market Mispricing

Samsara Inc. is emerging as the operational backbone for major food and beverage companies, driving tangible safety and efficiency gains. Yet, its stock appears undervalued against this growing strategic relevance in critical supply chains.

Jan 31, 2026

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AI Automation Wave Sparks Investor Flight from IT Services Stocks

A sharp selloff in global IT stocks, led by India's software exporters, reflects mounting Wall Street anxiety that new AI tools from Anthropic and Palantir threaten the core, high-margin service revenues of the industry.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Paper Chase: How Invoice Automation is Reshaping Corporate Finance

Finance departments are ditching manual data entry for automated systems, unlocking dramatic gains in efficiency, cost control, and strategic insight. The shift is proving to be a strategic imperative, not just a technological upgrade.

Feb 4, 2026