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CSX delivers 25% jump in profit as it hauls more goods, cuts expenses

The Associated Press CSX railroad’s profit jumped 25% in the first quarter as the railroad hauled 3% more shipments and cut its expenses. The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad said Thursday that it earned $807 million, or $0.43 per share, as it continued to improve efficiency. That’s up from $646 million, or $0.34 per share, a year ago. CSX easily topped the expectations of the analysts surveyed by FactSet Research who predicted earnings per share of 39 cents. The railroad said it cut expenses by 6% to $2.2 billion in the quarter as CEO Steve Angel, who took over last ...

Trumbull, Mahoning inch ahead in February unemployment numbers

Staff report Mahoning Valley’s employment numbers readjusted slightly following a bleak January report, according to county and city figures released Tuesday. Mahoning County improved three-tenths of a percentage point with a 6.2% unemployment rate in February, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said. Trumbull County went from 7% in January to 6.6% unemployment. However, they are among the counties with the highest unemployment rates statewide for the month. Both dropping two spots from the previous month, Trumbull is ranked 11th and Mahoning 15th. Mahoning added 1,000 ...

Community invited to Super Suds grand opening

Staff report CANFIELD — Super Suds Auto Spa will celebrate the grand opening of its remodeled Canfield location, 4415 Boardman-Canfield Road, beginning Friday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. One Hot Cookie will serve cookies Friday through Sunday, while Risi Pizzeria will provide pizza slices Friday and Saturday. Super Suds also will offer $5 single washes through May 1; raffle basket giveaways; and goodie bags for adults and kids. The Canfield location is part of the company’s broader transition to the Super Suds Auto Spa brand. “We’re excited to ...

Apple’s new CEO steps into spotlight

LONDON (AP) — Apple’s next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker’s hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile. Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a $4 trillion tech ...

MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees announced

Staff report The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, an affiliate of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, announced its 2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees Monday. The awards celebrate individuals under age 35 who are making an impact through leadership, innovation and community involvement. The honorees will be recognized at the organization’s annual gala 5 to 9 p.m. May 28 at The Lake Club in Poland. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and formal awards presentation. The 2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees are: • Constance Amstutz, wealth adviser, JFS Wealth ...