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Photographer Annie Leibovitz’s fashion portraiture in Vogue may look a world apart from her photojournalism in the heady, rock ‘n’ roll 1970s at Rolling Stone magazine, yet in many ways her approach to an image is unchanged. “I’m not a studio photographer,”...

In a scalding U.S. logistics real estate market, Chicago is not taking back seat heat to anyone. The numbers bear it out. According to data published in late July from real estate advisory firm Newmark Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK), the Chicago market, which is geographically defined as the city and...

Fresh off a $20 million Series B funding round, last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has announced its expansion to the Chicagoland area. The expansion represents AxleHire's 10th sortation center.  In addition to Chicago, AxleHire currently operates and has sortation centers in Dallas, Houston, Los...

An employee at the Chicago headquarters of Echo Global Logistics tested positive for the coronavirus, company officials confirmed to FreightWaves on Wednesday. Company officials said they are working with the Illinois Department of Health to follow appropriate guidelines and procedures. "The...

Shares of Allied Healthcare Products Inc (NASDAQ: AHPI), which makes emergency medical supplies and respiratory devices, saw its stock surging on Friday amid worries over the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. Shares of the St. Louis-based company more than doubled, and were trading just over $3 per share...

In this special edition of FreightWaves NOW sponsored by J.B. Hunt 360, Market Expert Zach Strickland and Economist Anthony Smith deliver an in-depth Monthly Market Update, and FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham brings the carrier update presented by PowerFleet. All of this coming to you LIVE on Day #1...

CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME) said Tuesday that options on its bitcoin futures contracts would be available starting Jan. 13 next year. The Chicago-based company said in a statement that the launch will still be subject to appropriate regulatory approval. “Since the launch of our [bitcoin...

Since 2009, the venture capital ecosystem has poured $180 billion into mobility tech. According to Pritzker Group Venture Capital Vice President Ty Findley, about 21% of the total mobility tech  funding has gone into freight companies specifically. A lot of that money ended up in Chicago. Chicago...

There's a big chill heading to Chicago next week during the freight industry's hottest event. More than 1,300 people are coming to FreightWaves LIVE, the premier freight conference of the year. FreightWaves LIVE will feature quick-fire demos of the latest technologies, keynote presentations from...

Cowen raised its price target for Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) after meeting with the athletic apparel maker's management team this week.  The Analyst John Kernan maintained an Outperform rating on Lululemon and raised the price target from $214 to $235. The Thesis...

When it came to choosing the location for our latest and greatest event, Chicago was a no brainer. The Windy City isn't just at the heart of the Midwest, it's the center of all things freight, futures, and some of the most disruptive tech on the market today. That's what makes Chicago the perfect...

As baseball fans gear up for game three of the World Series, currently tied at 1–1, tickets in Chicago are shattering records on the resale market. Super Bowl prices are popping up as the Cubs try to break its 108-year-old curse. Friday marks the Cubs first Fall Classic game at home since...

Bloomberg's Tim Jones reported on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) return to Chicago amid the city's struggling financial troubles. As pension debt tops $20 billion and murder rates sky rocket 50 percent this year, McDonald's entrance is initially surprising. "The world...

Las Vegas is the most popular destination searched on Expedia Inc (NASDAQ: EXPE), while Mexico is the preferred international destination for American travelers. "Whether a standalone search for flights, hotel, car rentals, or a money-saving package, travelers the world over are drawn to Sin City...

Though marijuana is growing ever more popular throughout the U.S. as several states have legalized medicinal and recreational use of the drug, the tight restrictions on growing and selling cannabis products has been a barrier for entrepreneurs looking to enter the market. However, a trade show in...