Honeywell will invest roughly $500M to modernize military‑tech production under a Pentagon framework; Charlotte could see supply‑chain and job effects depending on where work lands.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told the BBC that oil at $150 a barrel could tip the world into recession, as markets reel from Middle East supply disruptions. The warning adds a new layer of risk for investors and local finance firms.

Tesla is reportedly in talks to buy $2.9 billion in solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese firms, with some gear headed to its Texas factory as it scales U.S. production.

FiscalNote will cut about a quarter of its staff — roughly 110 roles — as the D.C. firm pivots to AI and shifts some work offshore, according to reporting.

Amazon and the Postal Service are at odds after contract talks collapsed; Amazon plans to slash USPS volume and the Postal Service is rebidding last‑mile work.

Sen. Chris Murphy introduced a bill to update Robinson‑Patman and curb preferential supplier and platform deals that raise costs for small grocers and restaurants.

A Chicago federal judge certified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of concealing 737 MAX safety flaws, fixing an investor window and moving the case toward coordinated discovery.

The Hechinger Mall Safeway at 1601 Maryland Ave. NE is expected to close by May 16, leaving the H Street corridor with fewer full‑service grocery options.

About 151,600 Kluster Fun magnetic chess sets were recalled after regulators found small, high‑powered magnets that can be swallowed and cause life‑threatening injuries. Owners should remove sets and follow recall instructions.

Advance estimates show U.S. retail and food‑service sales dipped 0.2% in January to $733.5 billion, with pharmacies and apparel among the weakest while home‑improvement and online sellers held up.

Federal regulators say Ford will recall about 1.74 million U.S. vehicles after backup-camera software and module faults can blank, flip or invert rearview images. Ford plans free software updates or dealer repairs.

The NFL opened a vendor portal for the 2027 Draft; DMV small and diverse businesses can apply by March 31 to be listed for contracting opportunities.

ISM's Services PMI rose to 56.1 in February, the strongest in 3½ years, but rising oil from a widening Middle East war threatens to blunt that momentum.