Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

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Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade navy submarines

Australia said on Saturday it had signed a A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) four-year contract with state-owned submarine builder ASC to upgrade the navy's Collins class submarines.

Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade navy submarines
Business|Economy|Finance

Otis cuts annual sales view on slowdown in construction activity in China, US

Elevator maker Otis Worldwide lowered its 2024 net sales forecast on Wednesday on softening demand for its new equipment from North America and China.

Otis cuts annual sales view on slowdown in construction activity in China, US
Business|News

US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates

Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies

US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates
Business

Analysis-Hunt for suspect jet engine parts spurs call for regulation

The family name on the signature approving the sale of a complex jet engine part might perhaps have rung alarm bells:

Analysis-Hunt for suspect jet engine parts spurs call for regulation
Business

Honeywell to realign business segments to boost growth

Honeywell said on Tuesday it is realigning its business to focus on three broad business trends in its efforts to boost sales growth and reallocate capital, while strong demand may lead to

Honeywell to realign business segments to boost growth
Business

Planemakers bet on steady demand for business jets, but Wall Street wary

Planemakers are betting on steady demand for business jets as the world's largest corporate aircraft show kicks off on Tuesday, but analysts are turning cautious about the

Planemakers bet on steady demand for business jets, but Wall Street wary
Business

Workers at ZF plant in Alabama ratify labor deal, end strike

Union workers that went on strike at Mercedes-supplier ZF's plant in Alabama last month demanding higher pay and better healthcare benefits have ended a nearly

Workers at ZF plant in Alabama ratify labor deal, end strike
Business

Louis Dreyfus to build Ohio soy crush plant, add to processing boom

Louis Dreyfus Company will build a soybean-processing plant in Ohio, the global crop merchant said on Friday, adding to a booming expansion of oilseed crushing in North America

Louis Dreyfus to build Ohio soy crush plant, add to processing boom
Business

General Dynamics quartely revenue rises on buoyant weapons demand

U.S. defense contractor General Dynamics reported a jump in third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as buoyant demand for military equipment boosted sales of its business lines.

General Dynamics quartely revenue rises on buoyant weapons demand
Business

Boeing trims annual 737 delivery target due to supplier errors

Boeing on Wednesday cut its 737 delivery forecast for this year due to quality issues at supplier Spirit AeroSystems, a temporary setback to the planemaker that is looking to recover from

Boeing trims annual 737 delivery target due to supplier errors
Business

RTX, Rafael to build missile facility in Arkansas

U.S. defense contractor RTX Corp and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will build a missile manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas, the companies said on Thursday.

RTX, Rafael to build missile facility in Arkansas
Business

Siemens and Microsoft to work together on AI project

Siemens and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a joint project to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration.

Siemens and Microsoft to work together on AI project
Business

Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October

Boeing must deliver 70 narrowbody 737s and 14 widebody 787 Dreamliners in November and December to meet its target for 2023, setting the U.S. planemaker up

Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October
Business

US steelmakers set for strong start to 2024 as UAW strike fuels price gains

U.S. steelmakers are on course to post higher profits in the first quarter of 2024 as prices spike from a scramble by buyers to restock following a brief

US steelmakers set for strong start to 2024 as UAW strike fuels price gains
World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, US will hold military industry conference next month

Ukraine and the United States will hold a military industry conference in December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, US will hold military industry conference next month
Business

Factbox-Phillips 66's refining operations come under activist radar

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealed a $1 billion stake in U.S. refiner Phillips 66 on Wednesday, calling for a boardroom overhaul and criticizing management for taking

Factbox-Phillips 66's refining operations come under activist radar
Business

Smithfield Foods ends contracts with 26 US pig farms, citing oversupply

Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday it will end contracts with 26 hog farms in the U.S. state of Utah, in the latest contraction by the world's largest

Smithfield Foods ends contracts with 26 US pig farms, citing oversupply
Business

US business equipment borrowings flat year-on-year in November - ELFA

U.S. companies borrowing rate remained flat in November compared to a year ago, industry body Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said on Wednesday.

US business equipment borrowings flat year-on-year in November - ELFA
Business

US new-vehicle sales to rise 13% in December on discounts, inventory - report

U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to rise about 13% in December from a year earlier, driven by strong discounts and vehicle availability, industry consultants J.D.

US new-vehicle sales to rise 13% in December on discounts, inventory - report
Business

Don't shake or stir: drinks firms push bottled cocktails for the holidays

Major distillers want American drinkers to sip their Old Fashioneds, Negronis and Espresso Martinis this holiday season.

Don't shake or stir: drinks firms push bottled cocktails for the holidays
Business

Big oil enters 2024 strengthened by U.S. industry consolidation

The oil and gas industry went on a $250 billion buying spree in 2023, taking advantage of companies' high stock prices to secure lower-cost reserves and prepare

Big oil enters 2024 strengthened by U.S. industry consolidation
Business

Analysis-Boeing's latest MAX problem creates more headache for airlines

A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of more than 170 Boeing jets have rekindled frustration among airlines over

Analysis-Boeing's latest MAX problem creates more headache for airlines
Business

To boost arms production, Pentagon calls for tax breaks, fewer rules for contractors

The Pentagon said defense contractors may need tax breaks, fewer regulations and long-term contracts as incentives to boost weapons production to create much

To boost arms production, Pentagon calls for tax breaks, fewer rules for contractors
Business

United CEO says airline building fleet plan without Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jets

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said in a CNBC interview on Tuesday the company was going to build a fleet plan that does not include Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jets, citing delivery delays.

United CEO says airline building fleet plan without Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jets
Business

Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon

Boeing's production difficulties will "get resolved", its 737 MAX 10 aircraft will get certified and the impact of U.S. regulators freezing a planned production ramp-up will be

Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon

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