Spire Inc. (SR) reported robust first-quarter earnings, crediting its natural gas utilities' performance during a historic winter storm and reaffirming its growth targets as it advances a major acquisition and portfolio simplification.
American Airlines confronts the costly aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, its largest weather disruption ever, with over 9,000 flights canceled. As the carrier works to recover, its long-term focus remains on expanding premium cabins, loyalty programs, and key hubs to drive future profitability.
Severe winter weather is colliding with historically high tender rejection rates, creating a perfect storm in the truckload market. With carriers rejecting over 13% of shipments, spot rates are experiencing amplified volatility, signaling a fundamental shift in underlying supply and demand dynamics.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
As Tennessee homeowners assess the costly damage from the devastating 2026 winter storm, understanding insurance coverage nuances—from fallen trees to burst pipes—becomes critical for recovery.
As Tennessee recovers from a historic winter storm causing an estimated $100 billion in damage, homeowners are grappling with repairs. Understanding the nuances of insurance coverage—from roof collapses to burst pipes—is crucial for financial recovery.
Severe winter storms across key regions contributed to a slower-than-expected January for US light vehicle sales, with adjusted figures showing a 3.3% year-over-year decline, though analysts see potential for a rebound.
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) reported robust third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with revenue climbing 16% year-over-year to $706 million. Management highlighted broad-based strength and raised its full-year guidance, signaling confidence even as winter storms temporarily impacted early Q4 sales.
As severe weather events become more frequent, scammers are aggressively impersonating utility companies and contractors. Authorities and financial experts outline critical steps consumers can take to protect their finances and personal information.
A historic winter storm sweeping across the U.S. is cited as a key factor behind a significant 8.9% drop in mortgage applications, marking the second weekly decline and dampening early-year housing activity.
A second Australian has died on Japanese slopes this week, following a separate fatal ski lift accident, as heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions raise safety concerns across the country's popular winter resorts.
U.S. natural gas futures clawed back some of Monday's steep losses on Tuesday, buoyed by a mixed weather outlook and lingering supply concerns. While forecasts point to warmer conditions in parts of the country, colder spells in key regions and robust export demand provided support, highlighting the market's continued sensitivity to short-term factors.
As the national death toll from Winter Storm Fern reaches 85, Mississippi remains a focal point of recovery efforts with hundreds of thousands still without power. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the state, highlighting changes to federal disaster response protocols.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) lifted its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast following strong performance during recent extreme cold weather, while detailing a five-year, $5 billion capital investment plan focused on utility reliability, storage expansion, and clean energy growth.
As freezing temperatures grip the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable wave of scams. Fraudsters are exploiting the weather, posing as utility companies to pressure victims into immediate payments.
Bridgestone unveils its new Blizzak IcePeak winter tire, engineered with proprietary ENLITEN technology and dual severe snow/ice certifications. The launch marks a strategic consolidation of product lines aimed at capturing the growing premium and electric vehicle segments in the U.S. market.
Natural gas futures tumbled over 25% on Monday, hitting a three-week low, as a swift recovery in U.S. production and a warmer weather forecast alleviated supply concerns sparked by last week's Arctic blast.
The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.
May soft red winter wheat futures are trending higher, supported by concerns over winterkill damage in key producing regions and ongoing Black Sea supply disruptions, presenting a potential buying opportunity for traders.
