U.S. orders for durable goods rose in July by more than double estimates amid a continued surge in automobile demand, indicating factories will help support the economic rebound in coming months.
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Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Accelerate in July
Trimble Aims to Streamline Supply-Chain Collaboration
Trimble Transportation has set out to create a more seamless and transparent supply chain by enabling closer collaboration among carriers, shippers and third-party logistics providers.
Hurricane Laura Set to Slam US Energy Coast
Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of COVID-19.
Ford CEO’s Vow for Flawless Launches Tested by High-Stakes F-150
Ford Motor Co. is gearing up for an intricate, two-phase overhaul of factories for its most profitable vehicle, putting to the test a pledge by incoming CEO Jim Farley for flawless execution.
US Gulf Coast Faces Threat From Pair of Tropical Storms
Back-to-back tropical storms pose a combined threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies.
More States Sue DeJoy, USPS Over Mail-in Voting Concerns
Six more states and the District of Columbia sued Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over changes at the U.S. Postal Service that Democrats allege will undermine the expected surge in mail-in voting during an election that will play out during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon Names Logistics Head Dave Clark New Consumer CEO
Amazon .com Inc. has named logistics boss Dave Clark CEO of its retail business.
USPS Chief DeJoy: Election Mail Will Get Delivered on Time
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his management of the U.S. Postal Service and said the agency is “fully capable” of handling what is expected to be a record number of mail-in ballots in the November election.
American Airlines to Drop Flights to 15 Cities in October
American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
Uber, Lyft Win Delay on Converting Drivers to Employees
Uber and Lyft were spared from having to rapidly convert their California drivers to employees after an appeals court agreed they can keep their business models in place while challenging a judge’s order to comply with a state labor law.