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ASML earned a record 5 billion euro quarterly profit with a 42% margin, ranking third globally behind Nvidia and TSMC, as surging demand outpaces production capacity through 2028.
4d ago
Tesla unveiled six truck Megachargers in Bryan County and plans 700 charging posts by late 2027, aiming to expand electric semi adoption along major freight routes.
Oct 10, 2026
Minnesota lost a $15 billion steel plant to Iowa as industrial electricity rates rose 140% since 2002 versus Iowa's 82%, a new report finds, costing the state major investment.
Oct 8, 2026
The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act stalls over disputes about "Made in Europe" definitions. France wants strict EU-only rules while Germany favors including 80 trade partners, risking policy dilution.
Oct 6, 2026
Global electricity demand is rising 3.5% annually, double the prior decade's pace, but transformer supply lags years behind. U.S. imports 80% of large units, with lead times now stretching to five years.
Oct 4, 2026
Levi's and Marks & Spencer launched a renewable energy program for apparel suppliers, targeting the fashion industry's role as the world's third-largest polluter and source of emissions.
Oct 3, 2026
India's trade deficit with China hit $112.16 billion in 2025, up from $99.12 billion. Three structural obstacles prevent rebalancing, with only one under India's control.
Oct 2, 2026
Robots can perform 34% of US working hours but are cost-competitive for just 0.3% of tasks. At historical price decline rates, reaching 10% cost-competitiveness will take 40 years, study finds.
Oct 1, 2026
