Boeing wins Navy contract for 6th-generation fighter jet
The award adds a major combat aircraft program to Boeing's defense backlog amid ongoing scrutiny of its commercial and defense operations.
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Trump unveils plans for $15B steel mill in Iowa, largest in the US
Mesabi Metallics' facility would add 10 million tons of annual production capacity and 1,750 jobs, alongside a $3 billion iron ore mine investment in Minnesota.
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US-China trade board proposes tariff relief on $60B of goods
The board proposed lower tariffs on US-bound household goods and toys, though the White House did not specify amounts or timing.
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Caterpillar to acquire Fabick Cat dealer
The deal consolidates a Caterpillar dealer into the manufacturer's own distribution network.
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Boeing 737 MAX glitch sends stock down 4.17%
The manufacturing defect weighed on Boeing shares as the company works through production and quality issues.
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GE Aerospace secures Polish defense deal as sector sees broad pullback
The agreement expands GE's European defense footprint, though industrial shares broadly declined.
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Factory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports
Global installed industrial robot count has doubled over seven years as manufacturers respond to labor and cost pressures.
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US stocks close lower as Dow falls 0.25%
Industrial and semiconductor shares weighed on markets as Treasury yields and oil rose.
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Caterpillar stock's $72B backlog questioned against premium valuation
Analysts weigh whether Caterpillar's data center and infrastructure backlog justifies its current valuation.
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Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees
The National Retail Federation and others say a continued halt would ease uncertainty amid elevated transportation costs.
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Amazon, US Steel, Pirelli and others make facility investments
Eli Lilly broke ground in Houston while auto parts suppliers Hansae and Toyotetsu announced US expansions, even as some firms shutter facilities.
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Ross plans $500M, 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California
The retailer's 10th distribution center, set to break ground in 2027, reflects continued logistics network expansion.
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FTAI Aviation acquires 27 Boeing 737-700s to expand aviation businesses
The aircraft acquisition supports FTAI's leasing and aftermarket aviation segments.
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Honeywell Aerospace sets Q3 earnings date as analysts split on stock
Honeywell faces mixed analyst calls ahead of quarterly results, with the aerospace unit drawing competitive scrutiny.
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Defense Department expands workforce development program to three states
The BuildFreedom.US initiative extends to Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin, targeting 'AI-proof' jobs in the defense industrial base.
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Canada-Saab defense agreement could bring six GlobalEye aircraft
The deal raises questions for Arctic security and Canadian industrial names including Bombardier.
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LTL carriers report mixed shipment volume trends in mid-Q3 updates
Saia and XPO posted August volume increases while other carriers reported declines.
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DYNA Robotics deploys Taku robot for laundry duty in Redwood City
The AI robot loads washers, folds towels and stocks shelves, illustrating commercial service robotics adoption.
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