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Wall Street Rises as Oil Retreats From 2-Year High
The U.S. stock market careened through a manic March 9, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.
Trump Considers Relief Moves as Fuel Costs Climb
President Donald Trump is mulling a menu of possible options to combat surging oil and gasoline prices in the wake of the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter.
NMFTA Launches Freight Fraud Prevention Hub
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association on March 5 launched an online platform aimed at bringing resources together to fight cargo theft.
Tesla Faces Another Departure as Finance VP Steps Away
A longtime Tesla executive is leaving the Elon Musk-run EV company, extending a string of departures as the manufacturer shifts its focus to artificial intelligence and robotics.
DOT Approves 8 Air Taxi Proposals
The selected projects include a partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and companies Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies and Electra.aero.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 9, 2026
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 9, 2026 print edition.
IMC Logistics Opens First Non-US Facility in Toronto
IMC Logistics will open a Toronto drayage facility, the carrier’s first expansion outside the U.S. The site is intended to boost IMC’s ability to support cross-border freight shipments.
Mexico Report Favors Tweaking USMCA Over Major Revamp
The economy ministry conducted consultations with 30 sector roundtables, spanning metals, agriculture, construction, carmaking and tourism. It sent more than 500 surveys to companies, chambers and industry groups.
Shell Agrees to Sell Jiffy Lube to Monomoy for $1.3 Billion
As part of this transaction, Shell subsidiary Pennzoil Quaker State has entered into a long-term lubricants supply agreement with Monomoy.
Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Label
Anthropic is challenging a decision by the Defense Department to shift its AI work to other providers, based on a risk designation typically reserved for companies from countries the U.S. views as adversaries.
G-7 Ready to Release Oil Stockpiles If Needed
G-7 finance ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the Iran war, its impact for regional stability, global economic conditions and financial markets, and the importance of secure trading routes.
Crop Prices Jump as Iran War Risks Tightening Supply
Disruptions to crude oil supplies wrought by the Middle East conflict are boosting the appeal of crop-based biofuels, lifting demand for vegetable oils and corn.
Airport Lines Worsen as TSA Agents Miss First Full Paycheck
Airports have warned travelers that they should expect longer lines and to arrive early for their flights, as a partial government shutdown impacting DHS enters its fourth week.
Uber's Women-Only Option Goes Nationwide in US
The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class-action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it is discriminatory against men.
Plug Power Plans Hydrogen Offering in Power Grid Auction
Plug Power is planning to offer hydrogen electricity in a potential special auction by the biggest U.S. power grid in the scramble to feed the artificial intelligence boom.
NTSB Member Says He Was Fired Without Explanation
Todd Inman was a public face of the investigation into last year's deadly collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital. The NTSB has a five-person board but its website shows just three members.
Oil Soars Above $100 as Iran War Forces Saudi Output Cuts
The war is showing no signs of abating after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran more than a week ago, and the fallout is stoking fears of an inflation crisis. The halt to shipping through Hormuz has driven up fuel prices.
Wyoming Expands Authority to Enforce English Proficiency Law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on March 5 signed legislation granting statewide law enforcement power to uphold English-language proficiency standards for commercial vehicle drivers.
Truck Driver Uses Hacked Carrier Emails to Heist Cargo
A Jamaican immigrant from New York is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a cargo theft ring that hacked truckload carriers’ email accounts to book and retrieve shipments to sell.