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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create North America’s largest railroad
Finance

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create North America’s largest railroad

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
July 18, 2025
Long lines in a crowded grocery store
Finance

The safety net companies put in place for themselves to stave off higher prices induced by tariffs is fraying

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July 17, 2025
Gene Seroka looks to his right as he speaks in a shipyard.
Finance

After widespread slowdown, Port of LA import surge is a sign Trump’s ‘whipsaw’ tariffs sparked ‘one last’ stockpiling push, executive director says

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July 15, 2025
Second cargo ship sinks in Red Sea after Houthi rebel attack with bomb-armed drone boats
Middle East

Second cargo ship sinks in Red Sea after Houthi rebel attack with bomb-armed drone boats

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated Press
July 10, 2025
Greek-owned cargo ship comes under fire in Red Sea a day after another one sinks in attack by Houthi rebels
Middle East

Greek-owned cargo ship comes under fire in Red Sea a day after another one sinks in attack by Houthi rebels

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated Press
July 8, 2025
Crew abandons Greek-owned cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea after it starts to take on water
Middle East

Crew abandons Greek-owned cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea after it starts to take on water

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated Press
July 7, 2025
FedEx warns of pain ahead with tariffs weighing on demand
Finance

FedEx warns of pain ahead with tariffs weighing on demand

By Cailley LaPara and Bloomberg
June 25, 2025
Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire
Finance

Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

By Mark Thiessen and The Associated Press
June 25, 2025
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
Middle East

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it

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June 23, 2025
Trump demands ‘everyone’ keep oil prices down after Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz following U.S. attack: ‘I’m watching’
Politics

Trump demands ‘everyone’ keep oil prices down after Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz following U.S. attack: ‘I’m watching’

By Aamer Madhani and The Associated Press
June 23, 2025
Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran
Middle East

Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran

By Alex Longley, Viktoria Dendrinou and Bloomberg
June 22, 2025
Gene Seroka stands in front of the Port of Los Angeles and looks to his left.
Economy

Port of LA imports fell nearly 20% in May, and it may mean higher prices and fewer choices on back-to-school and Halloween items

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June 16, 2025
Ship in North Pacific carrying 3,000 cars catches fire, forcing 22 crew members to be rescued from lifeboat
Environment

Ship in North Pacific carrying 3,000 cars catches fire, forcing 22 crew members to be rescued from lifeboat

By Mark Thiessen, Lisa Baumann and The Associated Press
June 5, 2025
Arthur Laffer giving side-eye
Politics

The GOP’s anti-tax guru says tariffs are ‘not as good as an income tax’ for revenue

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June 4, 2025
Photo of Mark Cuban
Finance

Mark Cuban says consumers may actually see lower prices due to tariff uncertainty as companies deal with the aftermath of stockpiling goods

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June 2, 2025

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