Recent Articles from MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs as it pulls back from Amazon
United Parcel Service is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles. The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year. It anticipates closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June. […]
Boeing doesn’t expect its recovery to be impacted by trade war with China
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that he doesn't expect the U.S. trade war with China to forestall the Arlington County-based company's financial recovery. Meanwhile, RTX and General Dynamics surpass Wall St. expectations and Northrop Grumman is below forecast.
Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion
Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the US outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion. The transaction includes about $386 million in debt. It’s the second large deal in the sector in less than a week, with QXO Inc. announcing on Thursday that it was buying […]