Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader known for designing, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. With a rich history of innovation, Ford is committed to producing high-quality vehicles that cater to the needs of consumers while also embracing advancements in technology and sustainability. The company is investing significantly in electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions, aiming to shape the future of transportation through eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge automotive technologies. Ford's brand is synonymous with reliability and performance, making it a prominent player in both the domestic and international automotive markets. Read More
Lattice Semiconductor’s fourth quarter was marked by robust growth, reflecting strong demand in both data center artificial intelligence (AI) and physical AI applications. Management credited the quarter’s performance to expanded adoption of its low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which serve as companion chips in a wide array of systems. CEO Ford Tamer emphasized that Lattice’s solutions are now “being widely adopted at an accelerating rate,” noting that the company’s attach rates and average selling prices both increased. The business also benefited from successful normalization of channel inventory and record design wins across computing and communications sectors.
Ford’s Q4 performance reflected a complex mix of cost headwinds, supply challenges, and evolving product demand. Management highlighted the impact of temporary aluminum supply disruptions, increased tariff expenses, and a deliberate shift in vehicle mix as primary drivers behind the quarter’s results. CEO Jim Farley described the company’s approach as “decisive,” noting progress in cost and quality improvements, the recall of older vehicles to address reliability, and rising U.S. market share. CFO Sherry House acknowledged both material and warranty cost savings, but also pointed to the unplanned Novelis supply chain issues and late-year tariff changes as major factors affecting margins.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global battery metals sector, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) officially announced on February 11, 2026, that it will idle the remaining operations at its flagship Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia. This decision marks the final chapter in a multi-year restructuring
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global automotive and energy markets, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule on February 12, 2026, rescinding the landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. This historic decision effectively dismantles the legal foundation for federal greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations under the
On February 16, 2026, the electric vehicle (EV) sector witnessed a seismic shift in investor sentiment as Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) surged by 26.6% in a single trading session. This dramatic rally, which pushed the stock to $17.73, followed a blockbuster 2026 outlook and a series of strategic partnership headlines that have effectively silenced long-standing [...]
Rising new vehicle costs have pushed more drivers toward the pre-owned market. Across Mobile, Alabama, demand for affordable pickups keeps climbing. Shoppers are hunting for trucks for sale in Mobile that fit real budgets without sacrificing reliability. Wholesale Auto Group LLC, located at 5204 Hwy 90 in Mobile, AL, has positioned itself at the center of that shift. The dealership carries a rotating inventory of pickups, SUVs, and sedans built for Alabama roads and Southern commutes.
February 16, 2026 -- North Shore Steel has completed the formal integration of Ford Steel under the North Shore Steel brand, aligning operations, systems, and market presence into a single unified organization.
This week featured major business and political developments, including Tesla's semi pricing undercutting competitors, the Trump administration's rollback of EPA regulations, the Pentagon's addition of Alibaba and BYD to a Chinese military list, Ford's $7 billion EV charge forecast, and Waymo's potential $2.5 billion deal with Hyundai.
The era of worrying about chip shortages has officially ended, only to be replaced by a far more daunting physical constraint: the "Energy Wall." As of February 13, 2026, the artificial intelligence sector has hit a critical juncture where the availability of raw electrical power—not silicon—is the primary
In a move that signals the final stage of a multi-year consolidation wave in the American energy sector, Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) announced a definitive $58 billion all-stock merger on February 2, 2026. This blockbuster transaction, framed as a "merger of equals," creates a premier
As of February 13, 2026, the American consumer is signaling a profound state of distress that stands in stark contrast to the resilient spending patterns seen just two years ago. The latest reading of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index has plummeted to 57.3, its lowest level
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — The lithium market, which spent much of 2024 and 2025 in a punishing "glut-induced" slumber, has woken up with a vengeance this month. A perfect storm of geopolitical maneuvering, aggressive new U.S. industrial policy, and a massive pull-forward in Chinese demand has sent lithium carbonate futures
