CVR, an Indianapolis-based independent advertising and public relations agency founded in 1910, announced a rebrand and leadership restructuring. The agency introduced a new brand identity centered on 'clever creativity' and the tagline 'All In Your Business,' positioning itself around strategy-led creative work and human-centered storytelling. Leadership changes include Kevin Flynn as CEO and Matt Georgi as chief creative officer, with Blake Lofgren and Katie Clements as co-presidents. The repositioning reflects CVR's belief that agencies create value through insight, originality, and strong client relationships, particularly as AI and automation reshape the industry.

Work Truck Week 2026 will feature a Ride & Drive event on March 11-12 in Indianapolis, allowing attendees to test drive 16 commercial vehicles including electric vans, trucks, and advanced internal combustion vehicles from 14 participating manufacturers. The event showcases the latest sustainability and technology innovations in the commercial vehicle industry.

Investment fund Foyston, Gordon & Payne reduced its Allison Transmission stake by 66%, selling 72,651 shares worth $7.28 million in Q3 2025. The move follows Allison's disappointing Q3 results, with North American On-Highway sales plunging 28% year-over-year and management lowering full-year guidance. Despite challenges, the company maintained a 37% EBITDA margin and saw its Defense segment surge 47%.

The article examines five companies with aggressive share buyback programs expected to drive shareholder value into 2026. Citigroup benefits from improved operations and analyst upgrades, Barrick Mining leverages strong gold prices and low fuel costs, Allison Transmission has reduced shares by 63% since 2012, Abercrombie & Fitch is reversing course with strong cash flow, and Dick's Sporting Goods continues buybacks despite Foot Locker acquisition integration challenges.

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on December 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2025.

Wealth Oklahoma initiated a new $6.4 million position in Allison Transmission, a leading manufacturer of automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles. Despite recent revenue softness and share price decline, the investment suggests potential value in the stock.

President Trump announced new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and home furnishings to protect domestic manufacturers from foreign competition, with 100% tariffs on imported drugs, 25% on trucks, and 50% on kitchen cabinets, effective October 1st.

Three companies - Fiserv, Analog Devices, and Allison Transmission - have announced substantial share buyback programs, with the buyback capacity representing a significant portion of their market capitalization. This could have a positive impact on their stock prices.

Allison Transmission announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend, a $1 billion increase to its stock repurchase program, and the date for its annual stockholders meeting.

The global automotive transmission market is projected to grow from $67.24 billion in 2024 to $120.41 billion by 2034, driven by the growing automotive industry, increasing passenger and commercial vehicles, and the focus on fuel efficiency and hybrid vehicles.

Allison Transmission announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock for the third quarter of 2024.

The global automotive torque converter market is expected to grow from $7.89 billion in 2023 to $11.81 billion by 2033, driven by rising sales of premium vehicles and increased adoption of automatic transmissions. Key challenges include high repair costs and the growing use of automated manual transmissions.