Wesco’s 2Q results show accelerating organic growth and surging data center sales, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Reverse Course with June Uptick
U.S. wholesale inventories rebounded in June, despite expectations of a decline, as the trade deficit narrowed and retail inventories continued to grow.
Economic Trends
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IMF Raises Global Economic Outlook as Trade Tensions Ease
The IMF modestly raised its global and U.S. growth forecast for 2025 and 2026, citing easing inflation, improved financial conditions and reduced trade tensions.
Manufacturing
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Baker Hughes Buying Chart Industries in $13.6B Deal
With $4.2 billion in 2024 revenue, Chart makes and designs process technologies and equipment for handling gases and liquids. It previously had agreed to be acquired by Flowserve.
Electrical
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Resideo to Spin Off ADI Global Distribution Unit
It will create two independent public companies by the end of 2026, with ADI going forward as a $4.5 billion distributor of low-voltage products and solutions.
Economic Trends
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First Estimate: 2Q U.S. GDP Rebounded with 3.0% Gain
U.S. GDP rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2025, driven by stronger consumer spending and a drop in imports.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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Honor Foods Boosts Southeast Network with New Orlando DC
Honor Foods opened a new DC in Kissimmee, FL, expanding its Southeast operations and improving product access and logistics across the region.
Manufacturing
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Stanley B&D Says Tariffs Had a 3-Point Gross Impact in 2Q as Sales Slid
Stanley Black & Decker reported a modest year-over-year sales decline in 2Q, impacted by a slow outdoor season and tariff-related shipment disruptions.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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MSC Appoints Interim CFO Amid Resignation, Gives Daily Sales Update
MSC Industrial Supply named an interim CFO following the pending departure of Kristen Actis-Grande.
Tariffs
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U.S., EU Reach 15% Tariff Deal to Avert Trade War
The U.S. and EU reached a new trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs, boosting exports and strengthening transatlantic economic ties.
Electrical
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Rexel North American Sales Accelerate in 2Q
Rexel reported an increase in 2Q sales, driven by strong performance in North America that offset weaker results in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Fell 2.3% in May, Down 5% YoY
U.S. cutting tool consumption was down from April and year-over-year, as the market continues to face soft demand and economic uncertainty.

