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Newsom's New EV Rebate Framework Would Boost Musk's Tesla
California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined plans for a $200 million electric vehicle subsidy in the the state that would represent a major boost to Elon Musk’s Tesla and other EV makers in the state.
Natural Gas Futures Cool on Warmer Outlook
While frigid temperatures are still gripping the southern U.S., natural gas futures plummeted Feb. 2 as weather forecasts for mid-February shifted significantly warmer.
Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers
A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.
Manufacturing Activity Expands by the Most Since 2022
The strength in demand reflected a decline in a measure of customer inventories, which contracted by the most since mid-2022. Lean customer stockpiles could boost factory orders and production.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 2, 2026
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Devon Agrees to Buy US Shale Rival Coterra for $21.4 Billion
The deal, expected to close in the second quarter, illustrates how shale companies are pushing to consolidate as many of the best U.S. drilling sites have been tapped.
ArcBest Sees Bright Spots Amid Down Q4 Freight Market
The Fort Smith, Ark.-based logistics company posted a net loss from continuing operations of $8.12 million, or 36 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.
Administration to Create Strategic Reserve for Rare Earths
The White House confirmed on Feb. 2 the start of “Project Vault,” which would initially be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and nearly $1.67 billion in private capital.
Waymo Seeks to Raise $16B, Making Valuation $110B
Parent company Alphabet would provide about $13 billion to the robotaxi firm, while the rest would come from others, including new investor Sequoia Capital, Bloomberg reports.
Tyson Profit Tops Estimates on Beef Pricing, Chicken Demand
Tyson Foods, in a move meant to turn around the beef segment, said it would close a Nebraska beef plant and reduced a Texas facility to a single shift. The company maintained its outlook for the year.
US Container Imports Ended 2025 in 4-Month Skid on Tariffs
The U.S., previously a leader in growth rates for container shipping, is now lagging much of the world. Inbound volumes in December dropped 6.4% from a year earlier to 1.9 million TEUs.
Pennsylvania, Arizona Accelerate Truck Parking Expansion
Pennsylvania has added truck parking at 24 sites, while Arizona opened a new lot on Interstate 17 where demand is high. Both states are in the midst of plans to rapidly increase availability.
First Brands Enters Mediation as Shutdown Looms
First Brands and its main creditors will start mediation sessions to potentially resolve a series of business-crippling disputes that have left the auto parts maker weeks away from a shutdown.
Schneider Expresses Renewed Determination After Q4 Results
Schneider responded to a disappointing fourth quarter with renewed resolve to improve operations and prepare for an expected freight upturn, the company reported Jan. 29.
Trailer Orders End Year With Sequential Jump
U.S. trailer orders in December improved substantially from the previous month, and also improved over the prior-year level, according to ACT Research.
Exxon, Chevron on Way to Best Month Since 2022
Shares of U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron are on track for their largest monthly gains in more than three years, boosted by rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Poland’s HayWay to Make US Entry With 80 VNL Sleepers
Parent company HayWay Group employs 900 staff in Europe and operates in 11 European countries, CEO Artur Lewandowski said in an interview with Transport Topics.
Trump Policies Pinch Profits of Transport, Industrial Firms
Earnings reports from some large U.S. manufacturers and transportation companies drove home how President Trump’s policies on trade and energy are putting a squeeze on the sector’s profits.
Tariffs Caused $400 Million Hit to Canadian Railways in 2025
U.S. tariffs on commodities and the resulting uncertainty led to more than $550 million Canadian ($406 million) in forgone revenues last year at Canada’s two largest railroad operators.