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Industry
Allentown region moving on from the days when the steel industry collapsed
May 5, 2022
The Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania has a booming manufacturing sector and is fast becoming a major logistics hub.
Friendly breakup: After 129 years, GE plans future as 3 smaller companies
Nov 9, 2021
Separate operations focused on aviation, health care and energy will be more agile — and independent of one another's weaknesses.
The radical act of staying in Youngstown
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Apr 6, 2021
Director Karla Murthy explains why she chose to follow residents of Youngstown, Ohio, and their work to revive the city.
China's industries resume production as government officials ease restrictions
by
Jennifer Pak
Mar 30, 2020
China goes back to work, not to normality.
After a challenging year, the catfish business bounces back
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 19, 2019
From suboptimal weather, to cooking for Congress ... a lot can impact a catfish farmer.
Tariffs? China's nut and bolt industry has survived them
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 30, 2018
When the EU cracked down, Chinese companies turned to U.S. market. Now, they may do the reverse.
Tariffs? China's nut and bolt industry has survived them
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 30, 2018
When the EU cracked down, Chinese companies turned to U.S. market. Now, they may do the reverse.
For public good, not for profit.
General Electric: What's an industrial conglomerate to do?
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 1, 2018
General Electric told investors Monday it has ousted CEO John Flannery after only about a year in the job. The company said it’s also going to miss profit forecasts this year. These are tough times at one of America’s most iconic businesses, which raises the question: What is the role of an industrial conglomerate like […]
Businesses in China are optimistic despite rising tariffs
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 20, 2018
With more taxes about to hit Chinese exports, companies at a Shanghai industrial fair assess their plans.
"Incredibles 2" opens to strong advance ticket sales
by
Renata Sago
Jun 15, 2018
The sequel to the animated superhero film “The Incredibles” opens in movie theaters across the country today. The original film came out in 2004, grossing $633 million worldwide. So with those kind of numbers, why did it take 14 years to make a sequel? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.