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Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Ford’s new battery storage unit, Ford Energy, landed its first customer: a five-year framework deal with EDF power solutions North America for battery energy storage systems, with deliveries starting in 2028—an early sign automakers are pivoting from EV slowdowns to grid demand. Auto Outlook: Subaru posted a 90% plunge in operating profit and is postponing its in-house EV plans, shifting resources toward hybrids and gas models as tariffs, currency swings, and EV-related impairments bite. Kentucky Politics: Kentucky’s 4th District GOP primary is the week’s biggest political business story: President Trump is backing Ed Gallrein against incumbent Thomas Massie, turning the race into a high-spend test of Trump’s influence. Logistics & Courts: After the deadly UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, more than a dozen new lawsuits have been filed as cases move through the system. Healthcare & Finance: Humana shares got an upgrade as the insurer targets a sustainable Medicare Advantage margin and leans on improved CMS rate decisions and activist pressure. Local Growth: Averitt Express plans a new Louisville regional logistics campus, aiming to consolidate operations and add 64 jobs over four years.
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