Satellite imagery and security sources confirm Egypt has stationed sophisticated Bayraktar Akinci drones at a remote border airstrip, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in Sudan's conflict and raising regional tensions.
Ford Motor and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have firmly denied a Financial Times report of preliminary talks to collaborate on electric vehicle production in the U.S., even as Ford's CEO publicly admires and studies Chinese EV technology while labeling it a major competitive threat.
Werner Enterprises' strategic acquisition of FirstFleet significantly expands its dedicated trucking footprint, adding key grocery and packaging clients. The deal, expected to be immediately earnings-accretive, arrives as investors scrutinize the company's valuation and growth trajectory amid a challenging freight market.
Soybean futures traded lower midday Monday, pressured by mixed export figures and a growing Brazilian harvest. The market also digested news of a potential U.S.-India trade deal that could impact agricultural flows.
As cargo theft evolves from petty crime to sophisticated, high-value scams, logistics firms like Echo Global Logistics are deploying advanced AI and human vigilance in a high-stakes battle for security. Senior VP Jeff Starr details the new frontline in freight fraud.
Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
Snowflake's latest multi-year agreement with OpenAI, mirroring a similar recent deal with Anthropic, underscores a growing enterprise trend: rather than picking a single AI winner, companies are building portfolios of partnerships to access diverse models and mitigate risk.
Intel's bid to become a major contract chipmaker receives a significant boost as tech giants Apple and Nvidia engage in talks to shift portions of their advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Intel's U.S. facilities, challenging the long-standing dominance of TSMC and Samsung.
In a significant diplomatic and economic shift, the Trump administration has agreed to slash tariffs on Indian goods after securing a commitment from New Delhi to phase out purchases of Russian crude oil.
NVIDIA has significantly revised its once-floated $100 billion investment plan for OpenAI, opting for a more measured commitment. The strategic shift underscores the chipmaker's focus on business discipline and diversifying its partnerships across the booming AI ecosystem, even as it remains central to OpenAI's operations.
The Trump administration is moving to establish a major national stockpile of critical minerals, with a $10 billion federal loan and private investment, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for key technologies.
Venezuelan oil exports jumped to nearly 800,000 barrels per day in January, rebounding from a low of 498,000 bpd in December, following a U.S. policy shift that allowed key traders to resume shipments, according to tanker tracking data.
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.
A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and her aunt during a domestic dispute that escalated from a trivial disagreement.
Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.
Ford Motor Company is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Chinese tech and auto newcomer Xiaomi, exploring a joint venture that could facilitate Xiaomi's entry into U.S. vehicle manufacturing, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A draft proposal from disaster response firm Gothams LLC, obtained by The Guardian, outlined terms for a trucking and logistics monopoly in Gaza that would guarantee extraordinary returns, raising questions about oversight and ethics in post-conflict rebuilding.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), commanding over 70% of the advanced chip foundry market, is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing footprint amid shifting trade policies and sustained explosive financial growth, solidifying its indispensable role.
