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Tax refunds are up from a year ago. Will that help the burn of higher gas prices?

The average tax refund amount is up nearly 11% from a year earlier, totaling $3,623 for the week of March 13, according to data from the Internal Revenue Service. The total amount the government has refunded, meanwhile, is up 12%…

Adeia CEO Highlights Patent Growth, OTT Deals and “Seminal” AMD License at Roth Conference

Adeia logo Adeia has expanded its patent portfolio from about 9,500 assets at separation to roughly 13,750 today, positioning the company as an R&D-led patent-licensing business focused on media and semiconductors. Media still generates over 90% of revenue but the…

Xpeng posts first quarterly profit as deliveries and margins rise

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has reported its first quarterly profit, supported by higher deliveries, stronger revenue and improved gross margin. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the company recorded net profit of 383.2m yuan ($55.5m), swinging from a net…

Amazon and USPS Negotiations Are Crumbling. Will This Hurt the eCommerce Giant’s Stock?

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) once relied heavily on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to fulfill its “last mile” deliveries. That partnership was mutually beneficial: Amazon secured bulk shipping discounts from the USPS, while the USPS filled its unused delivery capacity….

Gulf banks face an earnings test as rates fall

In February 2026, Moody’s upgraded its outlook for the UAE banking sector from stable to positive, citing resilient non-oil economic momentum, structural reform progress and improving credit conditions. It was a vote of confidence in a system that, according to…

Bitcoin Rips as Iran Strikes Postponed

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Silgan weighs bid for Gerresheimer – report

US-based packaging company Silgan Holdings is considering a possible acquisition of German medical packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer, reported Reuters. Sources indicate that Silgan is working with advisers on a proposal that may value Gerresheimer at €41 ($47.22) per share. However, they…

Lamborghini posts 3.3% revenue rise in 2025 but operating profit falls

Automobili Lamborghini has reported record revenue and deliveries in 2025, while operating income and margin declined from the prior year. Revenue at the Volkswagen-owned luxury brand rose 3.3% to €3.2bn ($3.7bn). Deliveries reached a record 10,747 vehicles. With 10,747 cars…

Best CD rates today, March 22, 2026 (lock in up to 4.15% APY)

Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely…

Truckload’s tightness persists into spring

Chart of the Week:  SONAR Truckload Rejection Index, National Truckload Index – USA SONAR: STRI.USA, NTI.USA National tender rejection rates (STRI) have only declined slightly since peaking in early February, while dry van spot rates are rising again as fuel prices surge….