Industry Maverick Chapter

The Watch Industry’s Role in Your Speeding Ticket

It was the development of the chronograph, essentially a stopwatch, that laid the groundwork for automobile speed limits.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Trump’s Win Shows Limits of Biden’s Industrial Policy

Long-term economic investments in domestic manufacturing were overshadowed by real-time anxiety over rent and grocery prices.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

German industry: Plenty of paper for early ballots

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Trump’s Win a Worry for an Already Struggling Wind Industry

Faced with rising costs and thin margins, wind energy developers have lately been reducing their ambitions.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Is the Watch Industry Downplaying Its Sustainability Effort?

Some observers say that, as the deadline for European Union reporting nears, brands have lowered the volume on their environmental communications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry

Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Why Industry 5.0 Is Changing the Future of Leadership

In the era of Industry 5.0, leaders must balance ethics, sustainability, and purpose to thrive.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled

The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle.

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

German hospitality industry sees 6% decline in September

World - Yahoo News - 20 hours ago

A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry

With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.

India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Honeywell signs deal with Google to bring Gemini generative AI to industrial sector

Honeywell has signed a deal with Google to bring generative AI from its Gemini model and Vertex cloud platform together with industrial's massive data set.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching

Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?

Wall Street analysts get it wrong on two of our portfolio industrial stocks

New research from Wall Street analysts missed the mark on Stanley Black & Decker and DuPont.

Business - CNBC - October 21

US oil industry wins reprieve to avert Gulf of Mexico shutdown

Court delays introduction of new protections for endangered species as activists bemoan ‘fear-mongering’

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Netflix shutters its only triple-A studio, loses major industry hires

Netflix has closed Team Blue, the LA-based internal studio, before it could release its alleged triple-A game.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Texas Instruments earnings show some improvements, despite weak industrial sales

Texas Instruments grew overall revenue on a sequential basis, though industrial sales still dropped sequentially.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Volvo Cars says it will not support Northvolt as it slashes sales guidance

Swedish group says it will not invest in its battery group partner amid softening demand for vehicles in key markets

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Journalist who exposed Cambodia’s scam industry released by authorities

Mech Dara, charged with incitement, freed on bail after video of him apologising to country’s leaders appears. Mech Dara, one of Cambodia’s most prominent journalists, known for exposing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24