A recent bilateral trade deal has slashed Canada's tariff on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to 6.1%, creating a potential beachhead for China's auto industry in North America amidst ongoing regional trade tensions.
Apeiron Labs, a marine robotics startup, has raised $9.5 million in Series A funding to scale production of its low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles. The company aims to create persistent, detailed monitoring networks beneath the ocean's surface, serving both commercial and defense sectors with data that has traditionally been costly and slow to obtain.
British vehicle output plummeted 15.5% in 2025, with commercial vehicle production hit hardest, as a major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover and ongoing US trade pressures created a perfect storm for manufacturers.
Despite Federal Reserve rate cuts, auto loan payments continue to climb, squeezing consumers and casting a shadow over 2026 sales forecasts. Industry leaders warn that rising vehicle prices, insurance costs, and emerging stress in subprime lending are keeping potential buyers out of the market.
As AI agents evolve from research assistants to fully autonomous shoppers, e-commerce giants face an existential challenge: adapt their platforms or risk becoming mere backend fulfillment for a new generation of AI-driven marketplaces.
Baron Discovery Fund increased its stake in indie Semiconductor (INDI) in Q4 2025, signaling conviction in the automotive chip designer despite recent share price weakness. The move comes as the fund outlines its strategy for navigating a shifting AI landscape and positions for a potential high-growth 2026.
Advance Auto Parts is embarking on a sweeping operational reset, closing more than 700 stores to focus on a hub-and-spoke model while launching a revamped 'Advance Rewards' loyalty program. The moves, under CEO Shane O'Kelly, aim to sharpen competitiveness against giants like AutoZone and O'Reilly.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has upgraded Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) to Overweight, highlighting the design software leader's strategic AI adoption and positioning within key infrastructure sectors as catalysts for growth.
A wave of insider stock sales at Symbotic Inc. over the past year, including a multi-million dollar divestment, is prompting scrutiny from market watchers. While insider selling alone isn't a definitive sell signal, the absence of any insider buying during this period adds a layer of concern for shareholders evaluating the high-flying automation stock.
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG) is expanding its U.S. retail network through the acquisition of two high-volume Lexus dealerships in Florida, a move expected to add $450 million in annual revenue and reinforcing its position as a favored pick among institutional investors.
Emerson Electric's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by strong demand for automation and AI-enabled software in key markets, even as regional disparities in performance emerge.
United Rentals' Q4 earnings disappointed the market, sending shares lower. While management cited specific cost pressures, analysts probed deeper into the sustainability of growth, margin trajectory, and capital allocation in a shifting economic landscape.
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) shares have rebounded sharply, gaining over 30% in the past month. This analysis delves into the conflicting valuation signals, the company's strategic turnaround plan, and whether the recent momentum marks a genuine recovery or a fleeting rally.
A closer look at the shareholding structure of United Malacca Berhad (KLSE:UMCCA) reveals a notable dynamic: individual investors collectively hold the largest stake at 31%, edging out institutional ownership of 27%. This distribution raises questions about corporate governance and future strategic direction for the plantation group.
Automation software firm UiPath reports its first profitable quarter while securing deeper integrations with major federal agencies. The company is positioning its platform at the forefront of 'agentic AI' for complex government workflows, even as its stock faces significant market pressure.
Following a sharp earnings decline, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is positioned for a steady recovery, with analysts projecting a return to peak EPS by 2028. At a depressed valuation, the healthcare giant presents a compelling case for long-term investors betting on operational normalization and a potential valuation re-rating.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is set to release its quarterly earnings before markets open Thursday. Investors are watching to see if the industrial automation leader can maintain its recent strong performance amid a mixed sector outlook.
Amidst surging defense budgets and industrial automation trends, Ondas Holdings (ONDS) is attracting investor attention. We analyze the bullish thesis for this provider of private wireless networks and autonomous drone systems, examining its market position, growth drivers, and the risks ahead.
UnitedHealth Group's shares have plummeted nearly 50% over the past year, with recent policy headwinds and rising medical costs casting a long shadow over its recovery prospects.
United Airlines will conduct a planned system-wide technology upgrade in early February, temporarily halting most online services for over three hours as it migrates its core reservation system.
