
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.

Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost.

Data indicate cheap cars are selling fast, but a few lower-priced segments still saw sales drop in the third quarter. Here's what might be happening.

Rivian also revised its 2026 guidance to mark expected improvements in its vehicle deliveries, pre-tax adjusted earnings and capital expenditures.

Starbucks stock has climbed about 24% this year, raising its market cap to roughly $119 billion.

Carnival is cutting fuel use, while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian rely on "hedging" to keep fuel costs down amid conflict in the Middle East.

Norwegian said the company's bookings had "improved modestly" but remain below its optimal range.

Merck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.

Eli Lilly reported that sales of obesity drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro surged again in the third quarter.

Burger King's U.S. restaurants outperformed, while Popeyes disappointed.

FedEx on Wednesday beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines for the third quarter of its newly aligned fiscal year.

For the full year, Chipotle reiterated its previous forecast that its same-store sales will increase by a low single digit percentage.

Ford Motor is set to report third-quarter results after markets close Wednesday.

Frontier Airlines reported a 71% jump in airfare for the third quarter and said customers continue to book

European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.

Autumn has traditionally been the peak time to buy vehicles in China, but this year many showrooms are empty or shut.

President Donald Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts from 25% to 50% if a trade deal is not reached between the two countries.




