But the challenging freight market still showed up in some of the segment's overall numbers. Revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel dropped 5.8% to $26.13 from $27.73. Total tonnage declined 6.8% to 756, but given that the segment's OR improved alongside that decline might be considered a positive at TFI. TFI International showed some signs of improvement in its U.S LTL division in the fourth quarter of 2025, which has been a key goal of company management. But the TFI (NYSE: TFII) earnings report release ...

The software trade is still under pressure. Late Tuesday, shares of cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks (PANW) fell as much as 6% after the company cut its full-year earnings outlook. The company's report comes as fourth quarter earnings season enters its final stretch. As of Feb. 13, 74% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies had reported results, according to FactSet data, and blended earnings growth — meaning a combination of reported results from companies and projected profits from analysts — stood at 13. ...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares pushed notably higher on Tuesday after Elliott Investment Management announced a more than 10% stake in the cruise line. The activist investor identified years of strategic misjudgments, inconsistent execution, inadequate cost discipline, and repeated guidance failures as primary impediments to value creation. More News from Barchart Despite today’s surge, Norwegian stock is down nearly 9% versus its 52-week high. www.barchart.com Should You Invest in Norwegian Sto ...

A 46% year-over-year increase in farm bankruptcies , as recently reported, is not a minor fluctuation. Bankruptcy filings are often lagging indicators, meaning they reflect financial stress that has been building over time. High interest rates amplify debt servicing costs, particularly for operations carrying significant equipment or land loans.If agricultural activity slows or consolidates, freight does not simply disappear; it restructures. That restructuring may reduce total volume in some lanes while co ...

The famous investor Cathie Wood is renowned for choosing companies focused on disruptive innovation, meaning companies that have the potential to change how industries work over the long term. So when her fund, ARK Invest (ARKK), adds or dumps shares, investors notice. Last week, ARK Invest added 210k shares of a healthcare tech company called Tempus AI (TEM). Wood has made repeated purchases of the stock, signaling her confidence in this rising AI bet. Tempus AI now holds 5.17% weightage in the ARK Innova ...

The freight market does not suffer from a lack of opinions. It suffers from a lack of structured conversations. Broker transparency has become one of the most debated topics in trucking, often framed in emotional terms and amplified by social media soundbites. Recently, I sat down with Chris Jolly, known widely as the Freight Coach, to examine the issue in a more disciplined way. The goal was not to win an argument but to understand where trust breaks down, what the data suggests, and what operational acco ...

andresr/ Getty Images Key Takeaways Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez A money audit helps you understand your income, spending, debt, and savings. andresr/ Getty Images A money audit helps you understand your income, spending, debt, and savings. Note A money audit is not the same as creating a full financial plan. It is a simple checkup that helps you understand your starting point before making any updates to your budget or long-term goals. Step 1: Review Your Income and Expenses A money audit helps you unde ...

The market’s focus this week will be on corporate earnings results and economic news. On Wednesday, Dec capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts (a proxy for capital spending) are expected to increase by +0.4% m/m. Also, Dec housing starts and building permits will be released. In addition, Jan manufacturing production is expected to climb by +0.4% m/m. Finally, the minutes of the Jan 27-28 FOMC meeting will be released. On Thursday, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to declin ...

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Performance was characterized by a divergence between Infrastructure strength and Agricultural softness, with Utility demand driven by grid expansion, AI data centers, and aging infrastructure replacement. Utility growth of 21% was enabled by targeted capacity investments, including equipment upgrades and AI-enabled scheduling that improved throughput and execution at scale. The Agriculture segment faced a challenging macro environment, particularly in Brazil where tight credit availability and delaye ...