manufacturing

Tech Factory Orders Surge As AI Buildout Boom Rolls On

New factory orders data released Wednesday by the Census Bureau show the enormous scale of America’s AI infrastructure buildout, with manufacturing orders for computers, networking equipment, power generation, and cooling systems all surging at double-digit rates compared to a year ago.

A worker walks through a clean room inside the Texas Instruments (TI) semiconductor wafer

Honda’s Costly EV Fiasco Drives First-Ever Annual Loss

Honda announced a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss Thursday in a first-ever negative result for the fabled Japanese automaker, reportedly driven by heavy costs for its electric-vehicle plans underscored by President Donald Trump’s pro-U.S. manufacturing policies.

A Honda Motor Co. N-ONE e: electric vehicle displayed at an unveiling event in Tokyo, Japa

New York Manufacturing Surges to Highest Level in a Year

Manufacturing activity surged across New York State in November, with a key Federal Reserve survey showing unexpected strength as business conditions hit their best level since last November and manufacturers expressed confidence about the months ahead.

SLINGERLANDS, NY - OCTOBER 9: The manufacturing facility at Plug Power on Thursday, Oct. 9