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Stellantis Plunges on €22B Charges Tied to EV Retreat

The manufacturer is not alone in tallying the cost of adjusting to slower-than-expected EV sales.

The Stellantis Ram 1500 Revolution electric pickup truck. Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg

Jeweler to Switch to Platinum Over Rising Silver Prices

Although platinum is more expensive than silver per ounce, Pandora said it will plate platinum over an alloy, which would make it cheaper to use.

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Canada to Revamp Tariffs to Keep Auto Plants Trump Covets

The proposed new tariff system is part of a batch of reforms Carney announced on February 5 to try to bolster an automotive sector that's been pressured by U.S. tariffs.

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Cupid Meets Inflation as Valentine’s Day Prices Soar

The combined cost of the five most popular Valentine's Day gifts has risen from $512 in 2016 to $744 in 2026, including a 236% increase in the average cost of a box of chocolates.

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India Launches State-Backed Container Line

The initiative will be rolled out in phases, with the state-backed consortium focused first on acquiring and operating container vessels to serve key trade routes.

India's Cochin Port in Kerala. Photo: iStock / Gilitukha

Maersk Expects to Take Earnings Hit from Return of Red Sea Shipping

While reopening the vital trade route is generally viewed as a positive for the freight industry, it could also have some other unintended impacts on freight rates.

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U.S. Announces Efforts to Set up Trade Zone for Critical Minerals

The move is part of a broader effort by to counter China's ability to use its dominance of the industry as leverage in trade negotiations.

Lithium ion battery modules. Photo: iStock.com/Pasha Pechenkin

Congo to Ship Copper to Saudi Arabia, UAE via U.S.-Backed Venture

The agreement also shows the unusual avenues the Trump administration is willing to pursue in order to reduce dependence on China

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Predicting vs. Preparing: The Growing Gap in Responding to Disruptions

With all the fancy predictive analytics that firms have adopted in recent years, why are they still slow to respond once they know a disruption is coming down the line?

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Report: Soaring Shipping Costs Will Drive Up Price of Consumer Goods

The CIPS Pulse Survey identified shipping and logistics as the category most likely to see significant price increases by the end of 2025.

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China Warns Panama of ‘Heavy Price’ on Court Ruling on Ports

The two ports near the strategic Panama Canal have emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint between the U.S. and China.

The Port of Balboa in Panama City. Photographer: Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg

Shippers Feel the Squeeze as Trucking Capacity Tightens

The increase in shipper spending marked the first year-over-year bump in three years, underscoring how tightening capacity has been driving rates higher across the trucking market.

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