Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Risks Intensify: 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report Highlights Key Challenges

JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Supply chain disruptions cost organizations an estimated $184 billion annually, according to Swiss Re. A recent survey of 2,000 European shipping customers by logistics giant Maersk revealed that 76% experienced supply chain disruptions that delayed their business operations in the past year, with 22% reporting more than 20 disruptive… Continue reading Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Risks Intensify: 2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report Highlights Key Challenges

China to propose restoration of 2020 ‘Phase 1’ trade deal with the US: Report

The Chinese Ministry has also called for “frank dialogue” between the two sides. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has also urged the US to “correct its wrongdoings.” China’s initial proposal to address tariffs and technology restrictions by the US President Donald Trump’s administration will reportedly focus on restoring the ‘Phase 1’ trade deal signed in… Continue reading China to propose restoration of 2020 ‘Phase 1’ trade deal with the US: Report

HK-listed Chinese stocks surge on AI, EV rally as Trump tariffs loom

The EV sector also lifted the market, with carmaker XPeng jumping 12.6% after the company said it delivered a nearly three-fold increase in smart EVs in January year-on-year. Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong surged on Tuesday as investors loaded up on AI and EV shares, despite looming U.S. tariffs on China. U.S. President Trump’s… Continue reading HK-listed Chinese stocks surge on AI, EV rally as Trump tariffs loom

Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threats

The automotive sector faces a bumpy road ahead. Companies in a wide range of industries saw their stocks come under pressure Monday on Wall Street because of tariff threats from President Donald Trump. Automakers, technology companies and retailers all fell as the U.S., Mexico, Canada and China wrangled over tariffs. Trump said over the weekend… Continue reading Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threats

Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back

On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump’s North American trade war hits its stride. We’ve also got some great… Continue reading Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back

The Value of Trump’s Meme Coin Keeps Plummeting

Is that good? Meme Team President Donald Trump’s dubious meme coin just keeps sliding. Trump’s “official” crypto venture has lost about thirty percent of its value over the last seven days, and is down well over 50 percent since it was coined days before the inauguration. The latest dip seems at least in part due… Continue reading The Value of Trump’s Meme Coin Keeps Plummeting

Bill Goetz wird Mitglied im Vorstand von Depot Connect International (DCI)

TAMPA, Fla., 4. Februar 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Depot Connect International (DCI) gibt mit Stolz die Ernennung von Bill Goetz in seinen Vorstand bekannt. Mit seiner herausragenden Karriere, die Führungsrollen in Fortune-100-Unternehmen und von Private-Equity-Gesellschaften unterstützten Organisationen umfasst, bringt Bill Goetz umfassende Erfahrung bei der Förderung von nachhaltigem Wachstum, der Leitung von organisatorischen Transformationen und der Erzielung… Continue reading Bill Goetz wird Mitglied im Vorstand von Depot Connect International (DCI)

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (LWAY) CEO Julie Smolyansky Immediately Withdraws Her Lawsuit Against Edward Smolyansky. Reiterate and Reaffirm Singular Goal Amid Ongoing Activism Battle

Summarizes recent filings and next steps, previews upcoming proxy schedule Reaffirms and updates previously stated goal CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky (“Founding Shareholders”), who together exercise sole voting control with respect to approximately 28% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway” or the “Company”), today requested… Continue reading Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (LWAY) CEO Julie Smolyansky Immediately Withdraws Her Lawsuit Against Edward Smolyansky. Reiterate and Reaffirm Singular Goal Amid Ongoing Activism Battle

Automakers get a reprieve but brace for further turmoil.

President Trump is brandishing the U.S. economy like a weapon, putting more than a trillion dollars of trade on the line as he opens economic wars on multiple fronts. He has threatened tariffs on the United States’ closest trading partners, which are together responsible for more than 40 percent of American imports, to try to… Continue reading Automakers get a reprieve but brace for further turmoil.

Auto stocks fall as Trump tariffs spark trade war concerns

Employees work on the assembly line of new energy vehicles at a factory of Chinese EV startup Leapmotor on April 1, 2024 in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province of China. Shi Kuanbing | VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Shares of auto giants fell sharply on Monday, but were off their intraday lows after President… Continue reading Auto stocks fall as Trump tariffs spark trade war concerns