Core Molding Technologies reported a 4.7% sales decline in Q1 2026 to $58.6 million, mainly due to a down cycle in the medium and heavy-duty truck market. However, the company achieved a gross margin expansion to 20.4%, driven by strong demand in the Powersports segment and new product wins totaling $17 million. Strategic investments in Mexico and operational efficiencies contributed to improved profitability despite modest sales. The company expects the truck market to recover in the second half of 2026 and anticipates flat to 5% sales growth for the full year.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
UK GDP grew 0.8% over three months, beating expectations and showing resilience despite geopolitical risks. The FTSE 100 opened lower amid mixed company results, with major takeovers announced for Rotork (£4.1bn by ABB), Gooch & Housego (£345.6m by A...
Bitcoin briefly reached a three-week high near $65,600 before retreating to around $64,000, influenced by lower-than-expected US inflation data and geopolitical tensions. Ethereum also reversed from a six-week peak near $1,950, slipping below $1,900....
Bitcoin fell back to $64,000 after reaching a monthly peak of $65,500 due to profit-taking and geopolitical tensions from Iranian strikes on U.S. bases. Most altcoins also declined as bearish sentiment dominated the market, with XRP futures showing i...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced an additional $100 billion investment in its U.S. chip production, raising its total commitment to $265 billion. This funding will support the construction of four new fabrication plants usi...
