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Unfettered FedEx Freight Debuts as Stand-Alone Business

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 07:56
CEO John Smith said the potential of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Freight would only now be truly unleashed.

Trump to Appeal Order Allowing Tariff Refunds to Importers

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 07:33
The Trump administration said that it intended to appeal a federal judge’s order to allow all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds, not just the ones that filed lawsuits.

Oil Prices Head Higher on Growing U.S.-Iran Tensions

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 07:08
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 3.3% early June 1 to $94.16 per barrel. 

Shipowners See More Hormuz Transits as U.S. Gives Advice

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:30
Shipowners are increasingly optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels left the waterway this week.

Congress Returns With Focus on Affordability and Fuel Prices

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:53
Congress returns to Capitol Hill on June 1 after the Memorial Day recess to re-engage in midterm election politics driven by partisan affordability messages.

House Bill Could Bar Mercedes Over China Ownership Stakes

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:55
Lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban carmakers with ties to foreign adversaries, a measure that threatens to upend Mercedes-Benz's U.S. business.

Tomato Prices — Up 40% — Now a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:00
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

An Old American Pickup Truck Becomes More Than a Workhorse

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 11:15
Pickups were made for work. They became icons of a rural ideal, potent enough to inspire and populate many a country song.

Quarter of Large Oil Tankers Trapped by War Have Escaped

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 10:46
Twenty-nine of the 109 bigger vessels, which were stranded when the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shuttered after the conflict erupted on Feb. 28, have crossed the chokepoint.

Ford Stock Set for Best Month Since 2009 Financial Crisis

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 09:29
Ford’s newfound status as a possible beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom sparked an investor frenzy, with its stock surging more than 40% in May.

Toyota Halts Lexus EV Plans Under Broader Investment Review

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:48
Toyota’s decision underscores how major automakers are recalibrating their electrification goals as demand growth slows and government incentives become less certain.

Ships Attacked in Hormuz This Week, Chevron CEO Says

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:23
Chevron would not consider paying a toll to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz, CEO Mike Wirth said.

U.S. Merchandise-Trade Deficit Narrows on Rise in Exports

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:04
The shortfall in goods trade shrank 3.4% from the prior month to $82.4 billion, Commerce Department data showed May 29.

Oil Prices Dip on Hopes for Ceasefire in Iran War

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 07:23
Brent crude, the international standard, slipped 0.1% early May 29 to $92.58 a barrel.

Costco Stock Rises After Adjusted Earnings Beat Estimates

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:45
Costco Wholesale reported higher-than-expected profit in the latest quarter, showing the club chain continues to gain ground among cautious U.S. shoppers. 

Detectives Bust Alleged Theft Rings Reselling Cargo Online

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:31
Police busts of fencing operations — networks that resell stolen goods — indicate business is booming online and at in-store shopping venues.

USPS Suspends Nonessential Expenses Amid Cash Shortage

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:00
The United States Postal Service is suspending discretionary spending across the organization as it faces a looming liquidity crisis.

STB Pauses Review of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:00
Shares of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern slumped the most in more than a year after the STB paused its review of their planned $72 billion merger.

ArcBest Debuts ‘View’ Platform for Shipment Management

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:45
ArcBest introduced a digital logistics platform called ArcBest View, which is intended to let customers quote, book and manage shipments in a single place.

USPS Signs Multiyear Deal to Solidify DHL Ties

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:35
USPS will carry out last-mile e-commerce deliveries directly to customer homes for DHL under the agreement, the companies said in a statement May 28. 

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