industries

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But in a region dotted with chemical facilities, refineries and other heavy industries, accidents do happen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The development has also fuelled similar demands across industries including biotech, IT and shipbuilding, with unions at firms such as Samsung Biologics and Hyundai Motor Group reportedly seeking a greater share of profits.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The fourth straight slow year for the housing market will challenge industries that rely on home sales, including real-estate brokerages, mortgage lenders, home builders and furniture manufacturers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Other institutions—the nation’s political parties, the industries of mass entertainment and communications, the companies that employed them—have all treated my parents with condescension.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez