Core Insights - Covenant Logistics Group reported lower third-quarter earnings due to overcapacity and muted freight demand impacting the trucking industry [1][2] - Adjusted earnings per share were $0.44, down from $0.54 in Q3 2024, while total revenue increased by 2.8% year-over-year to $296.9 million [1][5] Financial Performance - The truckload segment's operating income fell to $9.2 million from $23.1 million a year earlier, affected by rising insurance, wages, and maintenance costs [2] - Freight revenue per total mile increased by 5% year-over-year, but lower utilization led to a decline in overall efficiency [3] - The expedited segment's freight revenue decreased by 9% year-over-year to $80.2 million, while dedicated operations grew by 11% year-over-year to $91.6 million, driven by new contracts in the protein supply chain [3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a decline in fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share, citing reduced contributions from its transport enterprise leasing affiliate and the loss of a major managed freight customer [4] - Covenant is evaluating contracts in its truckload business for potential improvements or exits, expecting modest contraction in its combined truckload fleet while focusing on growth in asset-light segments [2]

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50% duty for excess shipments in a bid to preserve viable steelmaking in the European Union. Due to rising imports and U.S. tariffs, EU steel producers are operating at only 67% of capacity and the new measures, in line with those reported by Reuters last week, are designed to push that up towards 80%. EU steel is currently protected by safeguards that cap imports of 26 steel grade ...

The flood of capital pouring into AI infrastructure is raising the risks of overcapacity as the world’s biggest investors look to cash in on the artificial intelligence boom, according to Ares Management Corp. Co-President Kipp deVeer https://t.co/uZwPKBJ8P9 ...

Trade Policy - The European Union will impose restrictions on steel imports [1] Industry Challenges - Local steel producers are facing difficulties due to overcapacity and trade barriers [1]

>> LIVE FROM SINGAPORE, THIS IS INSIGHT WHERE WE DIVE DEEPER INTO THE STORIES THAT MATTER WITH CRUCIAL CONTEXT. CHINA’S INDUSTRIAL PROFITS SAGGED IN AUGUST SUGGESTING A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE OVERCAPACITY AND COMPETITION IS PAYING OFF. AFTER YEARS OF AVERSION GLOBAL MONEY MANAGERS ARE VENTURING BACK INTO CHINA WITH OFFICIAL DATA SHOWING FOREIGN INFLOWS RISING ACROSS ASSET CLASSES.AND WITH FOREIGN FUNDS STILL UNDER WAY AND MAINLAND EQUITIES COULD THE RALLIES HAVE MORE TO RUN. AND INDIA BEATS PAKISTAN TO ...

China’s energy regulator pledged to crack down on cut-throat competition and overcapacity in the solar manufacturing sector, as the industry struggles with a prolonged downturn https://t.co/AxGltiuzfS ...

LONGi and Jinko Solar have agreed to settle their patent lawsuits to help promote growth in an industry that has struggled with overcapacity and deep losses https://t.co/R7krwERqLT ...

Industry Overview - Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are experiencing overcapacity [1] - This overcapacity has led to a fierce price war in the electric vehicle market [1] Financial Performance - Despite growing sales, electric vehicle firms' profits are decreasing [1]

China’s polysilicon sector is at a turning point after recent meetings with the government to address the severe overcapacity issue, according to a major producer https://t.co/DHVXbcJ4yq ...

Industry Overview - Chinese solar manufacturers are still heavily in the red, indicating financial difficulties [1] - Investors are beginning to detect signs of progress in their battle against overcapacity, suggesting potential recovery [1]