Contractors know that a low headline number is the fastest way to win your business, and “materials allowances” are one of ...

The tin market has kicked off the new year in explosive form, prices racing to all-time nominal highs on both the London and ...

Surging silver prices are straining refiners, fabricators, and the U.S. Mint, creating delays, shortages, and new challenges ...

Macworld reports that “glass cloth,” an obscure material essential for advanced chips in Apple devices, faces critical ...

The new year began on a down note for employees of two companies in Wilmington, the continuation of a disturbing trend for that community, region, and state in general. Starting Tuesday, Charles River ...

Households across the country are grappling with the steep cost of staples like maize flour, vegetables, and meat as they start the New Year 2026. The latest official data shows food inflation running ...

President Trump opened a primetime address to the nation on Wednesday with a message intended to reassure Americans. "Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I am fixing it," he said at the start ...

TL;DR: Rising DRAM prices are driving a 10-25% increase in smartphone bill of materials for 2026, impacting low-end models most severely. Chinese OEMs face the greatest challenges, while Apple and ...

Specialty construction materials have stayed elevated longer than commodity inputs, even as lumber prices cooled after the pandemic surge. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI data via FRED.

Imagine wearable health sensors, smart packaging, flexible displays, or disposable IoT controllers all manufactured like printed newspapers. The same technology could underpin communication circuits, ...

ROCHESTER — The Rochester City Council will be asked Monday to approve $52 million for labor and materials to build the city’s planned sports and recreation complex. With a $65 million budget provided ...