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Companies Are Excited to Use AI in Freight, but Most Aren’t Ready
A new global study from Manhattan Associates reveals that companies are excited about leveraging AI to manage transportation, but many are still not ready. The report, based on a survey of 1,450 senior leaders across manufacturing, retail,...

Business and Family Pillar Avetis J. Nakashian Passes
REVERE, Mass. — Avetis (John) Nakashian passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14, at the young age of 55. An immeasurable loss for his family, he will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Lucy; their beloved children, Anna,...

Investment banking drives strong Q2 for Texas Capital
Texas Capital Bancshares exceeded expectations for its second-quarter earnings, with executives championing the results as evidence that the bank's multi-year turnaround strategy is coming to fruition. The Dallas-based bank reported $1.58 in...
Business Iowa Capital Dispatch PepsiCo and Cargill partner to promote regenerative practices in Iowa
A farmer plants soybeans into a cover cropped field. (Photo by Brandon O'Connor/NRCS) PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of Iowa cropland by 2030. The brands will partner with...

Inflation Stuck above 4%: What Is Behind Hungary’s Economic Standstill?
Persistently weak external demand may be the main reason why inflation is not falling below 4%, Péter Virovácz, senior analyst at ING Bank, told Világgazdaság. In June, consumer prices rose by 4.6%, mainly due to increases in food (6.2%) and...

Inflation-Driven Debt Could Sink Economy
Why didn't these borrowers use credit cards instead? The answer, in part, is that a third of them had already nearly maxed out on credit cards. BNPL traditionally attracts struggling low-wage earners and nowadays more middle-class customers. FICO...

Business at Rapid City Regional Airport is booming
July 17, 2025 RAPID CITY, S.D.–Rapid City Regional Airport is booming, with passenger numbers up more than 13 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The airport’s marketing efforts to promote the Black Hills...

Business News | Wipro Reports 0.8% Yearly Rise in Gross Revenue in Q1 2025-26
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17 (ANI): Technology services and consulting company Wipro on Thursday announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported gross revenue at Rs 221.3 billion (USD 2,581.6...

Business News | HAL Receives First Set of Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A from L&T
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen and Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on Thursday, the Ministry of...

UK small business confidence holds firm despite cost challenges, SumUp report reveals
The study, which surveyed 750 small business owners and decision makers across the country, offers a snapshot of the resilience, challenges, and priorities driving the UK’s SME sector. Almost half (43%) of those surveyed reported stronger business...

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears investment proposals worth ₹39,473 cr
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT The Special Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh has cleared investment proposals worth ₹39,473 crore from 22 companies in pharma, information technology,...

Essential Roofing Maintenance Tips for Small Business Owners in Pennsylvania
The changing seasons in Pennsylvania can have severe impacts on commercial roofs. As a small business owner, you must stay ahead of damages caused by the winter snow and ice and the intense summer heat. If you don’t do maintenance regularly, leaks...

Boosting business optimism and the perils of groupthink
Published: 7 hours ago Last Updated: 6 hours ago On this week’s episode of The Debrief, MT’s editorial team discusses what can be done to boost business optimism and how groupthink can sabotage your transformation agenda. If the first quarter’s...
Albanese spruiks ‘tangible outcomes’ from China visit despite data showing falling investment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's attempts to spruik "tangible outcomes" from his Chinese trip have been undercut by data showing a significant fall in investment from Australian companies. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...

Enbee Trade & Finance Ltd to enter into two-wheeler loans
Enbee Trade & Finance Ltd is excited to announce its new offering in the automotive finance sector: Two-Wheeler Loans. It will have access to competitive financing options for two-wheelers, tailored to their needs and preferences. This new...
India cautions against ‘double standards’ as NATO chief issues threat on Russia trade
Russia is now the largest supplier of oil to India while India is the second largest buyer of Russian oil, after China. | Photo Credit: ALEXANDER MANZYUK India has cautioned against any “double standards” on the matter of purchase of oil and gas...

Liberty Group of Nevada announces new business cohort
The Liberty Group of Nevada announces a new business cohort opportunity. Foundations for Freedom is a 12-month hybrid mastermind series, starting Aug. 14. Foundations for Freedom is ideal for business owners who are concerned who will care for...

Inflation steady at 2% ahead of ECB meeting next week
Inflation across the eurozone remained steady at 2% during June, new data from Eurostat shows, ahead of a meeting of the European Central Bank next week to discuss interest rates. According to the data, inflation was up marginally from 1.9%...
Protecting AI Innovation: Why Trade Secrets are Outpacing Patents in IP Portfolios
As companies race to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, an urgent question arises: How do you protect the value created by AI innovation? While patents remain a cornerstone of traditional intellectual property (IP)...

Minnesota loses manufacturing jobs as Trump’s trade war persists
Inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year in June, up from a 2.4% increase in May, according to consumer price index (CPI) data the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Tuesday.The impact of tariffs on prices has taken time to show up in the data, in...