Industrials

Amid the Iran War, the need to produce new high-tech watercraft has become increasingly important, executives say.

Investor sentiment weakened as Iran denied negotiations and renewed strikes with Israel, keeping oil elevated and equities under pressure.

The adjustment is expected to make it easier to import from the United States, Canada and Europe, where lower flashpoint standards apply.

The two nations seek to discuss the feasibility of ‘border-adjusted price floors,’ starting with a select group of critical minerals.

Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.

China has increased its seaborne oil imports from Russia by 50 percent.

The IMF says China’s export-driven growth and state support are widening trade imbalances and increasing pressure on global partners.

Shares of MP Materials rose by almost 2 percent at the end of the Feb. 18 trading session.

Stronger manufacturing production and rising equipment orders point to a tentative rebound in U.S. industrial activity.

Analysts say freight activity tends to turn ahead of broader industrial indicators, as manufacturers move inputs and finished goods before investment and hiring

Both firms maintain offices in the United States and are actively involved with American businesses.

Alphabet said it expects capital spending to surge this year to between $175 billion and $185 billion, more than double its 2025 outlays.

A U.S. Senate panel was told that rural districts can’t reliably thwart sophisticated electronic sabotage—and that ‘bad actors’ know it.

The push follows Trump’s launch of a strategic minerals stockpile aimed at insulating U.S. manufacturers from geopolitical supply shocks.

Ministers head to the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial as allies seek to counter China’s dominance in rare earths and strategic metals.

Two manufacturing surveys point to improving business conditions and stronger factory activity at the start of 2026.

Chinese company BYD saw a 229 percent rise in vehicle registrations in December 2025, while U.S.-based Tesla fell by 20 percent.

The project is expected to create 5,000 direct and construction jobs.

Reversing the ban will protect jobs and strengthen national security, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) said.

Amid the Iran War, the need to produce new high-tech watercraft has become increasingly important, executives say.

Investor sentiment weakened as Iran denied negotiations and renewed strikes with Israel, keeping oil elevated and equities under pressure.

The adjustment is expected to make it easier to import from the United States, Canada and Europe, where lower flashpoint standards apply.

The two nations seek to discuss the feasibility of ‘border-adjusted price floors,’ starting with a select group of critical minerals.

Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.

China has increased its seaborne oil imports from Russia by 50 percent.

The IMF says China’s export-driven growth and state support are widening trade imbalances and increasing pressure on global partners.

Shares of MP Materials rose by almost 2 percent at the end of the Feb. 18 trading session.

Stronger manufacturing production and rising equipment orders point to a tentative rebound in U.S. industrial activity.

Analysts say freight activity tends to turn ahead of broader industrial indicators, as manufacturers move inputs and finished goods before investment and hiring

Both firms maintain offices in the United States and are actively involved with American businesses.

Alphabet said it expects capital spending to surge this year to between $175 billion and $185 billion, more than double its 2025 outlays.

A U.S. Senate panel was told that rural districts can’t reliably thwart sophisticated electronic sabotage—and that ‘bad actors’ know it.

The push follows Trump’s launch of a strategic minerals stockpile aimed at insulating U.S. manufacturers from geopolitical supply shocks.

Ministers head to the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial as allies seek to counter China’s dominance in rare earths and strategic metals.

Two manufacturing surveys point to improving business conditions and stronger factory activity at the start of 2026.

Chinese company BYD saw a 229 percent rise in vehicle registrations in December 2025, while U.S.-based Tesla fell by 20 percent.

The project is expected to create 5,000 direct and construction jobs.

Reversing the ban will protect jobs and strengthen national security, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) said.