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March 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders total $207.1M, Up 4.3% from February
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association
May 22, 2025
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best
I talked with Jim Margner (my state and local tax expert), who prepared notes for the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association
New name reflects broadened financial offerings and corporate development OnPoint Capital has announced that it has completed its company name
Our financial world seems out of whack and will probably continue to be for the rest of the year. This
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
Last month, we covered performance gaps and how to avoid them because if you cannot prevent them, there is a
As you know, I love to review business and industry data daily. I probably read 100 emails daily and receive
Profit-sharing plans (PSPs) have been around for decades. Employers may use them to attract and retain workers and incentivize employee
Today, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold benchmark rates at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50% in
I hope you had a splendid holiday week! There certainly were plenty of football games to watch. Besides a wicked
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases today’s December 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in
Many of you probably had your 2025 plan in place before the election. If I had to guess, there is
Today, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3
The Federal Reserve continued to cut the benchmark interest rate. At today’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the 25-basis-point
Last month, I suggested that dealers compare their 24 results against their peers’ accounting and cash flow budgets. I also
Are you ready for 2025? Here is a 60-question assessment of how well your business has adopted those fundamental Best
It is time once again to figure out how you did compared to last year, against budget, against cash flow
The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for individuals and businesses in 51 counties in Florida due to Hurricane Milton.
Much is going on that impacts OEMs, Equipment Dealers, Financing Sources, and Customers. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tension