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GXO Launches GXO IQ, a First-of-its-Kind AI-first Platform to Power Global Supply Chain Operations
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 11:00
Groundbreaking new platform orchestrates millions of actions across warehouse, transportation and people management to drive next frontier of productivity Built using leading AI technology from Google Cloud and Snowflake GREENWICH, Conn., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the launch of GXO IQ, the first AI-powered intelligent platform built for the logistics industry by logistics experts. GXO IQ will ...
Americold Realty Trust(COLD) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-26 09:14
Financial Supplement Second Quarter 2023 | Overview | PAGE | | --- | --- | | Corporate Profile | 3 | | Earnings Release | 5 | | Selected Quarterly Financial Data | 15 | | Financial Information | | | Consolidated Balance Sheets | 17 | | Consolidated Statements of Operations | 18 | | Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to NAREIT FFO, Core FFO and AFFO | 19 | | Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA, NAREIT EBITDAre, and Core EBITDA | 21 | | Acquisition, Cyber Incident and Other, net | 22 | | Debt Detai ...
FedEx Shares Slip After Fiscal Q4 Earnings: ETFs in Focus
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 17:15
Core Insights - FedEx reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, beating both earnings and revenue estimates, but provided a dismal outlook, leading to a more than 5% drop in shares after market close [1][3] Financial Performance - Earnings per share for FedEx were $6.07, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.93 and improving from $5.41 a year ago [3] - Revenues increased by 0.5% year over year to $22.2 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $21.7 billion [3] Future Outlook - For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, FedEx expects revenues to be flat or increase by up to 2%, with adjusted earnings per share projected between $3.40 and $4.00 [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues indicates a growth of 0.21%, while the estimate for earnings per share is $4.05 [4] - FedEx did not provide earnings and revenue forecasts for fiscal 2026 due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies, particularly with China [5] Cost Management - FedEx achieved its $4 billion cost-cutting goal and aims to trim an additional $1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year [5] ETF Impact - The sluggish trading is expected to affect ETFs with high allocations to FedEx, including ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF, iShares U.S. Transportation ETF, First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF, and Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF [2] ETF Details - ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF holds 40 stocks, with FedEx accounting for 4.6% of assets, and has an asset base of $0.9 million [6][7] - iShares U.S. Transportation ETF includes 44 securities, with FedEx making up 4.5% of assets and has $657.1 million in AUM [8][9] - First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF tracks 38 transportation securities, with FedEx accounting for 3.6% of the basket and has an asset base of $28.4 million [10][11] - Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF tracks 109 stocks, with FedEx representing 3.1% of the holdings and has accumulated $1.6 million in assets [12][13]
Verizon Business wins multisite private 5G contract fueling a multibillion dollar regeneration project
Globenewswire· 2025-06-25 04:01
Core Insights - Verizon Business, Thames Freeport, and Nokia have formed a strategic partnership to implement Verizon Private 5G Networks in key logistics, manufacturing, and innovation sites along the River Thames Estuary in the UK, aiming for a multiyear, multibillion-dollar operational transformation and economic revival in the region [2][4]. Group 1: Economic Impact - The deployment of Private 5G Networks is expected to create a scalable connectivity foundation for advanced data, AI, edge computing, and IoT infrastructure, enhancing port and manufacturing operations [3][10]. - Thames Freeport has already generated 1,400 jobs and aims to reach 5,000 by 2030, focusing on high-skilled training for local communities [4][10]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - The Private 5G Networks will enable capabilities such as AI-driven data analytics, predictive maintenance, process automation, autonomous vehicle control, safety monitoring, and real-time logistics orchestration [5][9]. - Nokia will provide the hardware and software for the networks, incorporating the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) platform and Nokia MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) [5][9]. Group 3: Strategic Goals - The Thames Freeport initiative aims to stimulate trade, foster innovation, support energy transition, create jobs, and improve local living conditions [10][11]. - The use of IoT for autonomous operations and AI for environmental monitoring will enhance operational efficiency and sustainability at the Freeport [11][12].
Nokia selected by Verizon as hardware and software provider for Thames Freeport multisite private 5G deal
Globenewswire· 2025-06-25 04:00
Core Insights - Nokia has been selected by Verizon as the hardware and software provider for the deployment of Private 5G Networks at Thames Freeport, which is expected to drive a multi-year, multi-billion dollar operational transformation in the region [1][5][10] Group 1: Partnership and Economic Impact - The partnership aims to enhance logistics, manufacturing, and innovation across key sites along the River Thames Estuary, contributing to economic revival and job creation [1][3] - Thames Freeport has already created 1,400 jobs and aims to reach 5,000 by 2030, focusing on high-skilled training for local communities [3][10] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The Verizon Private 5G Networks will enable advanced capabilities such as AI-driven data analytics, predictive maintenance, process automation, and real-time logistics orchestration [4][9][11] - The deployment will incorporate Nokia's Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) platform and MX Industrial Edge (MXIE), facilitating a scalable connectivity foundation for IoT and edge computing [4][9] Group 3: Strategic Goals and Future Vision - The initiative is part of a broader mission for economic regeneration, operational excellence, and innovation leadership, aiming to stimulate trade and attract global investment [6][10] - The deployment is positioned as one of the largest commercial private 5G rollouts in a European port, showcasing the potential of private wireless networks for industrial transformation [9][10]
Markets Approach New Highs on Cooling Tensions
ZACKS· 2025-06-24 22:46
Market Overview - Market futures are rallying due to the absence of negative news, with tech stocks reaching record highs and the S&P 500 only about -1% below all-time highs [1] - The Dow gained +507 points (+0.62%), the S&P 500 rose +67 points (+1.11%), and the Nasdaq led with a gain of +281 points (+1.43%) [2] - Oil prices are declining, with WTI at $64.91 per barrel and Brent crude at $65.08 per barrel, down from $65 and $67 respectively [3] Federal Reserve Insights - Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains firm on keeping interest rates steady despite pressure from Republican members, citing cooling inflation but potential price increases from upcoming tariffs [4] - Employment numbers are softening but not indicating a sudden rise in job losses, with Continuing Jobless Claims not yet reaching 2 million per week [5] Company Performance: FedEx - FedEx reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $6.07 per share, exceeding the Zacks consensus of $5.93, with revenues of $22.22 billion surpassing expectations of $21.73 billion [6] - Both Express and Freight businesses outperformed, with increased export volume indicating a pull-forward of activity ahead of upcoming tariffs [7] - Next-quarter earnings guidance has been lowered to $3.40-4.00 per share, below the Zacks consensus of $4.05, leading to a stock decline of -4.4% [7]
Amazon to spend $4B to expand Prime delivery services to rural America
Fox Business· 2025-06-24 19:48
E-commerce giant Amazon is investing more than $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026 with a focus on expanding delivery services across rural America. Tens of millions of U.S. customers in more than 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities will get access to same-day and next-day delivery by the end of the year, the company announced on Tuesday. It's the latest development in its effort to ramp up shipping speeds and jockey for dominance against competitors like Walmart.AMAZ ...
After Last Week's Surge, Is GXO Logistics Ready for a Comeback?
The Motley Fool· 2025-06-24 08:45
GXO Logistics (GXO 2.36%) shareholders have had to be patient in the years since the company was spun off from XPO in 2021. That event came at the height of the pandemic stock market boom, which was particularly kind to e-commerce businesses, and the new stock jumped out of the gate.However, GXO's stock tanked during the market-wide sell-off of 2022, and since then, the stock has struggled to build momentum amid broader weakness in the transportation and logistics industries. More recently, it has been held ...
AI与电商供应链融合:优化物流配送?
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-06-24 01:40
AI通过大数据分析为电商企业提供了精准的需求预测。通过对消费者购买习惯、历史订单数据、季节 性变化等各类信息的深度挖掘,AI能够预测出未来一段时间内的产品需求。这使得电商平台能够提前 做好商品采购、仓储及配送的安排,从而避免了商品缺货或积压现象的发生。比如,当某款热销商品即 将进入购买高峰期时,AI能够及时提醒企业调整库存,避免因库存不足而导致的销售损失。 随着电子商务的飞速发展,如何高效管理供应链、降低成本、提升消费者的购物体验,成为了众多电商 企业的关注重点。而在这一过程中,物流配送作为供应链中至关重要的一环,直接影响到整个电商系统 的效率和用户满意度。随着技术的不断进步,人工智能(AI)逐渐在电商供应链中扮演了至关重要的 角色,尤其是在物流配送环节的优化上,AI的应用已成为不可忽视的力量。 AI还能够优化库存管理,降低企业运营成本。传统的库存管理方式往往依赖人工经验和估算,效率较 低且容易出现误差。而AI通过实时跟踪商品的库存状况、销售动态等数据,能够实现智能化的库存调 配。比如,AI系统可以根据仓储中心的库存情况,自动判断哪些商品需要补货,哪些商品需要清仓, 以最大程度地减少库存积压和过期商品的损失。 ...
Buy, Sell, or Hold FedEx Stock as Its Q4 Earnings Approach?
ZACKS· 2025-06-23 22:46
This week, investors will get insight into the broader state of the transportation industry as it relates to delivery services with FedEx (FDX) set to report results for its fiscal fourth quarter after market hours on Tuesday, June 24th.Notably, tariff-related volume headwinds have contributed to a more challenging operating environment for FedEx and other shipping and logistics companies, including its main competitor UPS (UPS) .That said, FedEx has stated it is actively helping customers navigate the evo ...