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The U.S. auto sector is under pressure as tariffs, weak demand, and bankruptcies hit profits. CarMax plunged after poor results, Ford and Honda cut prices and plans, and Bosch announced 13,000 job cuts.
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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02The U.S. oil industry is showing stress signals as tariff squeeze profits,
00:06consumer demand weakens, and lenders collapse, according to the Wall Street Journal.
00:09CarMax shares fell 20% Thursday after reporting steep declines in sales and earnings,
00:13with CEO Bill Nash noting that even strong credit buyers are holding back.
00:17Ford is discounting F-150 pickups, Honda is canceling an EV SUV,
00:21and other brands are slashing prices before tax credits expire.
00:25Subprime lender Tricolor filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
00:27Not-O-Part Supplier First Brands is reportedly preparing its own bankruptcy filing.
00:32Bosch announced 13,000 job cuts as tariffs and trade uncertainty weigh on the supply chain.
00:37NLSA investors may struggle to interpret CarMax's results amid industry-wide disruption.
00:42For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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