This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: U.S. manufacturing slumped in November for the ninth straight month on declines in new orders, supplier deliveries and employment, the Institute for Supply Management said. The ISM’s Manufacturing PMI fell 0.5 percentage point to 48.2%, Susan Spence, chair of the institute’s manufacturing business survey committee, said in a statement Monday. New orders sagged ...

Financial delinquency rates remain high across industries and key regions like OntarioEquifax Canada Market Pulse — Q3 2025 Quarterly Business Credit Trends Release TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s economy is showing clear signs of stabilization, buoyed by easing inflation and strategic interest rate cuts. This improving environment has sparked a wave of business confidence and investment, evidenced by a rebound in new credit activity. Despite headwinds like the August trade deficit, busi ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR) will hold its quarterly earnings conference call Wednesday, December 17 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company will discuss its fiscal second quarter results, which will be released after the market closes on December 16. Please click here to register for the December 17 live audio webcast or visit IR.worthingtonenterprises.com. For those unable to listen live, a replay will be available in the Investors section of the company’ ...

The link to the live webcast of the Company's presentation will be available by visiting Gibraltar's website at https://ir.gibraltar1.com/reports-presentations. About Gibraltar Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets. Gibraltar's mission, to make life better for people and the planet, is fueled by advancing the disciplines of engineering, science, and technology. Gibraltar is innovating to reshape critical markets in c ...

美国制造业11月连续第九个月萎缩，工厂面临订单下滑和原材料价格上涨的双重压力，进口关税的拖累持续存在。美国供应管理协会（ISM）表示，11月美国制造业PMI从10月的48.7降至48.2。部分制造商表示，最近美国政府停摆结束后，制造业活动预计会有所改善，但工厂活动可能仍将保持低迷。 https://t.co/BULlgVZW8H ...

Lowering Cost of Capital and Significantly Upsizing the RevolverCOSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) today announced that effective November 24, 2025, it entered into an amended credit facility consisting of a $450 million revolving line of credit and a $200 million term loan to replace its existing facility. The new facility will mature in November 2030. Proceeds from the new financing will be used to fully repay the existing ...

Company to host webcast today, December 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time NORTH PLAINS, Ore., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (the “Company”; Nasdaq: JCTC), a company committed to innovative products that enrich outdoor spaces, today announced operational and financial results for the fiscal 2025 full year and fourth quarter for the period ended August 31, 2025. The Company has begun implementation of its strategic realignment to promote growth and profitability follow ...

S&P Global Ratings is out with its economic outlook for the first quarter of 2026 and is expecting AI tailwinds to boost otherwise weak growth. Joining me now, Paul Grunwald, S&P Global Ratings global chief economist. Great to see you. >> Good to see you, Julie.>> So, let's zero in on the US first because your outlook there is for 2% growth. >> But we've gradually seen over the past couple of years this trend of like we expect one thing and it usually inches a little higher. So ho how should we be viewing 2 ...

Group 1: Geopolitical Developments - Canada has secured a deal to join the European Union's €150 billion defense scheme, indicating a strategic pivot to strengthen its defense industry and reduce reliance on U.S. military procurement [3][4][9] - The partnership allows Canada to participate in the EU's joint procurement of weapons under the SAFE program, aiming to enhance its military capabilities and diversify its supply chain [3][4] - This shift is driven by concerns over U.S. reliability and aims to bolster Canada's preparedness while investing "smarter" in defense [4][9] Group 2: Corporate News - Blackstone is reportedly stepping back from its potential bid for UK self-storage firm Big Yellow Group Plc (BYG), which could impact the company's acquisition prospects and valuation [5][9] - Big Yellow Group Plc has a market capitalization of approximately £2.24 billion, making it a significant player in the self-storage market [5] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The U.S. manufacturing sector experienced a faster pace of contraction in November, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI falling to 48.2, below expectations and indicating ongoing economic headwinds [6][9] - Key sub-indices showed weakening conditions, with the Employment Index declining to 44.0 and the New Orders Index falling to 47.4, suggesting a slowdown in manufacturing jobs and demand [7] - Despite the contraction, inflationary pressures persisted, as the Prices Paid Index rose to 58.5, indicating that input costs for manufacturers continue to climb [7][9]

ISM said U.S. factory activity slipped at a faster pace than expected in November, as businesses continue to face a hit from higher tariffs, according to a survey of manufacturing firms. ...