Employers and Institutions

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (484+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa 8 minutes ago 14 views J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services company, posted gains in earnings and revenue in the third quarter of 2026 as freight demand and costs rise. “Mid-term we feel great about where (J.B....

5+ hour, 38+ min ago   (422+ words) Operating margin fell to 6.7% from 7.9% as quarterly revenue growth outpaced operating income growth. LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced third quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net earnings of $172.4 million, or diluted earnings…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (871+ words) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. just beat analysts' predictions concerning its third-quarter profits and revenue as the company says it remains focused on meeting its customers evolving needs and the transport company's long-term growth. The Lowell-based company on Thursday reported net…...

5+ hour, 3+ min ago   (261+ words) Official recession calls are the responsibility of the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is understandably vague about the specific indicators on which it bases its decisions. This committee statement is about as close as it gets to identifying its…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago   (499+ words) Walmart shares advanced on October 14, 2026, as investors shifted toward defensive retailers following hotter-than-expected US inflation data, while expanded employee health benefits and a new analyst upgrade added company-specific developments. The stock gained 3.46% to close at $116.16, approaching its three-month high of…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (294+ words) The system, developed by retail payment network Piston, lets commercial drivers authorize and pay for fuel through secure mobile authorization. Jacksons’ integration with Piston’s payment system creates a new opportunity for the company to grow commercial fuel purchases as gasoline…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago   (776+ words) Flipkart’s revenue falls; Wipro Q2 profit takes a hit The Economic Times...

11+ hour, 52+ min ago   (262+ words) Yahoo! Finance Canada Oops, something went wrong Can Walmart's Faster Shopping Options Boost Holiday Sales Growth? Walmart Inc. WMT continues to strengthen its omnichannel retail capabilities to meet growing consumer demand for convenience, affordability and faster fulfillment. The retailer's investments…...

5+ hour, 16+ min ago   (98+ words) (JBHT:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) swung lower after reporting third-quarter results that showed strong solid revenue growth but saw earnings pinched by cost pressures. The trucking company reported revenue increased 20% year over year to $3.68B, or 13% excluding fuel surcharges....

9+ hour, 19+ min ago   (449+ words) Walmart is expanding its health care benefits for employees, adding more than 250 prescription medications at no cost, including certain GLP-1 drugs, insulin products and inhalers. The changes, announced Oct. 13, will expand prescription coverage under most of the retailer's medical plans…...