Stellantis, Seeking to Revive Sales, Makes Leadership Changes
Stellantis announced a number of significant leadership changes, including the timing of CEO Carlos Tavares’ retirement as it struggles to revive sales in North America.
Home Depot Trims Outlook for 2024
Home Depot’s Q2 sales rose slightly as the retailer benefited from an $18 billion acquisition this spring, but customers continued to rein in spending.
Exxon Mobil Profit Rises on Pioneer Acquisition
Exxon Mobil recorded one of its largest Q2 profits in a decade on surging quarterly production from oil and gas fields, as well its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
UPS Boosts Volume in US for First Time Since 2022
UPS boosted its volume in the U.S. for the first time since 2022 during its second quarter, but profit and revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations, partly due to a hefty charge.
Amazon Is Shifting to Recycled Paper Filling for Packages
Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it’s more environmentally sound, and it says paper just works better.
Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers.
ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil for $17.1 Billion
ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.
Deere Cuts 2024 Profit Outlook on Lower Tractor Sales
Deere’s fiscal second-quarter results beat Wall Street’s expectations, but the company lowered its full-year profit forecast for a second time as farmers buy fewer tractors.
UPS to Become the Primary Air Cargo Provider for USPS
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service after FedEx said it wasn’t able to reach an agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend its contract.
Home Depot Buys SRS Distribution in $18 Billion Deal
Home Depot will buy SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion.