Ford Revamps EV Strategy After Multi-Billion Losses

Ford Reshapes EV Strategy After Billions in Losses Ford’s Early Momentum in EVs Just a few years ago, Ford Motor appeared ready to challenge Tesla’s dominance in the electric vehicle market. In 2021, the company launched the sleek Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, followed a year later by an electric F-150 pickup and an electric van. These three models gave Ford an early lead over rivals like General Motors. Market Slowdown…

Trading Partners Commit to U.S. Gas Deals Without Clear Path Forward U.S. allies are pledging to purchase far more American natural gas than they currently require or than the U.S. is capable of supplying in the short term. Traditionally, trade negotiations have focused on setting long-term frameworks for economic cooperation. Under President Trump, however, energy-related agreements have become more direct, with countries agreeing to buy large volumes of American fossil…

Rethinking the 529: Parents Seek More Flexible Financial Options for Their Children For decades, parents across the U.S. have turned to 529 plans to help save for their children’s education. These tax-advantaged accounts have long been viewed as the go-to solution for funding college. But as views on higher education shift and financial uncertainty grows, many parents are re-evaluating how — and even whether — to use 529s. A San…

Tesla Under Pressure Amid Economic Shifts and Political Risks Tesla shares dropped in premarket trading on Thursday following a disappointing earnings report and cautionary remarks from Elon Musk, who warned of potentially “rough” quarters ahead. The electric vehicle company reported its steepest revenue decline in more than a decade, sparking renewed concerns among investors about its growth trajectory. Fresh from a contentious appearance in Washington, Musk attempted to reassure analysts…

G.M. Faces Profit Decline Amid Tariff Challenges General Motors has become the second major automaker this week, following Stellantis, to reveal the financial strain caused by former President Trump’s trade policies. On Tuesday, G.M. reported that its second-quarter profit plunged by over 33% as tariffs imposed under the Trump administration cost the company more than $1 billion. Earlier, Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram, announced on Monday…

From Waste to Workhorse Whey, the watery runoff left after cheese sets, used to be treated as refuse. Today it has become the star ingredient in protein powders gulped by weight‑lifters and people on Ozempic alike. Cheese Craftsman, Whey Businessman Ken Heiman, a certified Master Cheesemaker at Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield, Wisconsin, still prides himself on flavorful Cheddar and Gouda. Yet he admits the plant’s profits now flow far more from whey than…