Business, Logistics

CN Makes $33.7 Billion Bid for Kansas City Southern

A bidding war is breaking out for Kansas City Southern, with Canadian National Railway making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the railway.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
April 20, 2021
Government, Business

Hertz Eyes Bankruptcy Exit Via $4.2 Billion Stake Sale

In a deal to jettison itself from under bankruptcy protection, Hertz said March 2 that it may sell a controlling stake in the company to two investment firms for $4.2 billion.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
March 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

New York Sues Amazon Over Worker Safety During Pandemic

New York is suing Amazon, claiming the company failed to provide workers with a safe environment at two warehouses in the state as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
February 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM Sets Goal of Going Largely Electric by 2035

General Motors Co. has set a goal of making the vast majority of the vehicles it produces electric by 2035, and the entire company carbon neutral, including operations, five years after that.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
January 28, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Seeks to Raise Another $5 Billion in Stock Offering

Tesla is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering as the electric vehicle and solar panel maker seeks to take advantage of strong demand for its products.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
December 8, 2020
Business

Home Depot’s Same-Store Sales Surge in Q4

Home Depot reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter with strong comparable-store sales.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment

Deere Cuts Outlook for the Year Due to Flooding, Trade War

Deere & Co. cut its profit expectations for the year as beleaguered farmers and an escalating trade war with China cut into sales.

Michelle Chapman | Associated Press
August 16, 2019