Old Dominion's LTL Operating Backdrop Remains Muted Into First-Half 2026, but Execution Sound

Following impressive growth over the past decade, Old Dominion is the second-largest US less-than-truckload carrier by revenue (after FedEx Freight) and the clear industry leader in execution, freight ...
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Mortgage rates swing back above 6%, raising tricky questions for buyers and sellers

A recent dip below the 6% level had buyers and sellers feeling hopeful about a thaw, but the Iran conflict has put uncertainty back on the table The average 30-year mortgage rate's brief dip below 6% ...

Rheinmetall's Growing Share of Orders Improves Backlog Quality and Cash Flow Outlook; FVE Up 7%

Rheinmetall has a well-diversified portfolio across geographies and platforms, with 80% of its revenue from its defense business and 20% from its civil one. Escalating global security concerns are ...
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Disney Names Roeder as Communications Chief

Walt Disney Co. named Paul Roeder as its next chief communications officer, effective March 19. Roeder has worked at the entertainment giant for 25 years, Disney said Thursday. He most recently held ...
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Micron Is Enjoying an Unprecedented Memory Pricing Cycle, but Long-Term Cyclicality Should Endure

We see Micron Technology as a strong supplier of memory chips, but we don’t believe the firm holds an economic moat. Micron benefits from large scale, being the fifth-largest chipmaker in the world, ...
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A key gauge of inflation expectations just logged its highest reading in almost 4 years

Investors are bracing for faster price increases. That could be bad news for the Trump administration. Market-based expectations for near-term price gains were rising as of Thursday. As the war in the ...

Moody's Withdraws Ratings on New York State Housing Revenue Bonds

Moody's Ratings withdrew its variable municipal investment grade enhanced short-term ratings on the New York State Housing Finance Agency Housing Revenue Bonds. The withdrawal is for bonds supported ...
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Comex Copper Settles 0.36% Lower at $5.8245 — Data Talk

--Off 5.68% from its 52-week high of $6.1755 hit Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 --Up 41.11% from its 52-week low of $4.1275 hit Tuesday, April 8, 2025 --Rose 18.90% from 52 weeks ago --Off 5.68% from its ...
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STOXX Europe 600 Index Ends 0.61% Lower at 598.86 — Data Talk

--Off 5.52% from its 52-week high of 633.85 hit Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 --Up 27.45% from its 52-week low of 469.89 hit Wednesday, April 9, 2025 --Rose 10.81% from 52 weeks ago --Off 5.52% from its 2026 ...
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Comex Silver Settles 0.46% Lower at $84.670 — Data Talk

--Off 26.43% from its 52-week high of $115.08 hit Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 --Up 190.80% from its 52-week low of $29.116 hit Friday, April 4, 2025 --Rose 148.66% from 52 weeks ago --Off 26.43% from its ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 PM ET: Middle East War Is Causing Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History, IEA Says | U.S. ...

The International Energy Agency slashed its oil supply growth forecast a day after a historic emergency stock release, as the Middle East war chokes crude oil flows. U.S. stocks fell and oil prices ...

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 1 PM ET: Honda Expects Up to $15.7 Billion Hit From EV Strategy Reassessment | Lucid ...

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 1 PM ET: Honda Expects Up to $15.7 Billion Hit From EV Strategy Reassessment | Lucid ... Honda Expects Up to $15.7 Billion Hit From EV Strategy Reassessment The ...