Old Dominion Posts Third Straight Quarter of Revenue Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line marked its third consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth during the second quarter of 2024, the company reported July 24.
Tesla's Second-Quarter Profit Falls 45% to $1.48 Billion
DETROIT — Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
General Motors Profit Rises 15% in Q2
DETROIT — U.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company’s net income 15% above a year ago.
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.
Freight Recession Still Squeezing Marten’s Profits, Margins
Profits and margins at Marten Transport continued to weaken in Q2 of 2024, dented by the ongoing industrywide supply-demand imbalance, higher costs and softer freight rates.
Volvo Q2 Profits Jump on Price, Margin Increases
Volvo Group profits jumped year on year in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of truck price increases and improved margins for construction equipment plus marine and industrial engines.
J.B. Hunt Reports $2.9 Billion in Revenue for Q2
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported that second-quarter net income declined on revenue that fell just short of $3 billion.
PepsiCo’s Q2 Profits Jump, but Demand Continues to Slip
PepsiCo reported higher-than-expected earnings in the second quarter but customer demand for its snacks and drinks continued to slip.
Tesla Sales Fall for Second Straight Quarter
DETROIT — Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company’s products.
July 2, 2024Deere 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.