Generali's Natural Catastrophe Hit Offset By Better Performance

The insurer reported better-than-expected profit on higher gross written premiums and net inflows from its life business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 14 hours ago

Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'

Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Exxon Mobil’s profit beat offsets revenue shortfall in first quarter after Pioneer Natural deal

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s third-quarter earnings on Friday showed a profit beat that offset a revenue miss, while the company boosted its quarterly dividend by 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Spain says 89 people are confirmed to be missing 1 week after catastrophic floods hit the eastern Valencia region

World - ABC News - November 5

Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows

Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Lions' Jameson Williams won't appeal two-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance

Williams announced on Thursday that he won't appeal

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 95 People

More than a year’s worth of rain fell overnight in some areas, washing away bridges and flooding towns.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

'This catastrophic Budget will put up pint prices'

Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.

New Tech Tries to Catastrophe-Proof Your Home

Tech once used to make homes more sustainable has fresh applications in making structures resistant to hurricanes, hail, blackouts, flooding, wildfires, and other disasters

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Ukraine: Military experts warn of catastrophe in Kurakhove

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Nature: Manta rays in Mexico

We leave you this Sunday morning under the sea in Quintana Roo, Mexico, where the Manta rays are enjoying breakfast. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.

Nature: Howler monkeys in Belize

We leave you this Sunday with howler monkeys in Belize. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.

Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines

As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Nature: Donkeys and elephants

We leave you this Sunday Morning in the company of donkeys, and elephants. Videographers: Carl Mrozek and Cate Poole.

Coca-Cola tops earnings estimates, as higher prices offset sluggish demand

Shares of Coke have climbed 18% this year, raising the company's market value to nearly $300 billion.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Honeywell’s stock falls as sales miss and lowered guidance offsets profit beat

Honeywell International Inc.’s stock fell 2.5% early Thursday, after the aerospace and technology company missed third-quarter sales estimates and lowered its guidance, offsetting a profit beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer

Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How Do The St. Louis Blues Offset The Loss Of Their Top Center?

With Robert Thomas sidelined with a fractured right ankle and will be reevaluated in six weeks, everyone on roster will have to pick up slack

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness

BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Shell Earnings Beat Views as Gas Trading Offsets Low Oil Prices

Shell’s earnings topped market views thanks to its gas and upstream divisions, partly offsetting low oil prices and weak refining margins that have hit energy majors’ results over the third quarter.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Beck's 'big-time' plays offset 3 INTs as UGA rallies

Despite three interceptions from Carson Beck, Georgia earned its fourth straight win over Florida with a 34-20 victory.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts

Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure

The auto supplier reported improved quarterly earnings as cost cuts and strong results at its key divisions mitigated revenue pressures and weakness at its ContiTech unit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Siemens Profit Tops Forecasts as Data-Center Demand Offsets Automation Woes

The industrial conglomerate reported a net profit of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, beating market views, after it benefited from high demand for electrical infrastructure driven by data centers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Fungi deserve a natural kingdom of their own

Scientists are pushing for their unique contribution to biodiversity to be recognised

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Nature: Grand Teton National Park

We leave you this Sunday morning in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, where bison are waking up to fall. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.

Jean Touitou, Creator of A.P.C., Made a Natural Wine

Jean Touitou, the creator of A.P.C., knows how to make something perfectly minimal.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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