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Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisis
Among sweeping rightwing electoral victories across the globe, the ‘big loser of the elections has been climate’. An unprecedented year of elections around the world has underscored a sobering ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
China's huge sinkholes reveal hidden treasures as viral videos draw tourists
These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow
Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mnBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters
Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - October 29 -
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations
The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs
Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise
Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
UBS reports better than expected profits
Swiss bank’s markets business helped by increase in volatilityBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Next profits poised to top £1bn for first time
UK retail bellwether raises outlook for third time in three months on the arrival of colder weatherWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Reddit shares close up 42% on profitability, rosy guidance
Reddit shares popped Wednesday, one day after the company reported rosy third-quarter results.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Samsung Sees Progress in Memory Chips for AI After Delays
The South Korean tech giant reported better-than-expected net profit but earnings in its core semiconductor business shrank sharply.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Aker Solutions Upbeat Despite Profit Miss
Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
BNP profits rise driven by global markets business
Eurozone’s biggest bank posts gains for third quarter across equities and fixed-income tradingBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
TotalEnergies Profit Falls as Downstream Margins Bite
TotalEnergies reported a sharpy-lower net profit in the third quarter on weaker refining margins, production and prices, but said output should pick up going forward.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue
Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
ING Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat
ING raised its total income outlook for the year and said it would distribute up to $2.7 billion to shareholders after net profits topped expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit
The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Saudi Aramco Profit Falls on Oil-Price Weakness
The oil company said lower oil prices and refining margins pushed down profit, adding it plans to pay dividends of $31.05 billion.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
DHL Owner Net Profit Falls on Costs
Deutsche Post reported a lower net profit on higher costs and said it expects earnings to grow in the fourth quarter, even in a muted economic environment.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout
It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
BMW Posts Sharp Fall in Automotive Profitability
BMW reported a sharp drop in profitability for its key automotive unit, hit by costs of a recall and weak demand in China, even as it forecast stronger earnings in the fourth quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Honda Motor Cuts Forecasts for Car Sales, Profit
The Japanese automaker cut its annual forecasts for car sales and net profit after posting a drop in first-half earnings due partly to weakness in its auto business in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
China woes weigh on profits at Toyota, Honda and BMW
Even the strongest international carmakers are suffering from intense competition in the Chinese marketWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Rivian Maintains Profitability Target Despite Part Shortage
The carmaker said a part shortage in the third quarter hampered factory production, but it is still on track to report its first gross profit by year-end.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
Vistry shares plunge as cost overruns hit profits
UK housebuilder blames ‘insufficient management capability’ and ‘poor divisional culture’ for underestimating costsBusiness - Financial Times - November 8