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Short-Term Earnings Goals Drive More Pollution, Especially for Green Companies

October 9, 2022

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Yale SOM’s Frank Zhang and Jacob Thomas suspected that firms might increase their pollution when they’re struggling to meet earnings targets—and in new research, they and their co-authors found that indeed they do. What surprised them was who was most likely to engage in this pattern: the firms with a history of environmental responsibility.

One in four companies globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1 – 20 million or more in the past three years

British Reporter — One in four companies (27%) globally have suffered a

by British Reporter

October 3, 2022

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What is driving global supply chain bottlenecks?

The FINANCIAL — Bottlenecks in the world economy have been a key

by British Reporter

September 12, 2022

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Bank of America Payments and Spending Data Shows Consumers Continue to Demonstrate Robust Spending Growth

British Reporter — The number of customers making childcare payments in August

by British Reporter

September 12, 2022

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Gap Inc. Reports January and Fourth Quarter Results

The FINANCIAL -- Gap Inc. on February 6 reported that net sales for the four- week period ended January 28, 2017 increased 2 percent to $828 million compared with net sales of $813 million for the four-week period ended January 30, 2016.

by The FINANCIAL

February 7, 2017

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EBRD provides financial package for Hrvatska poštanska banka

The FINANCIAL -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its engagement with Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d. Zagreb (HPB) with a wide-reaching financial package consisting of three loans worth up to €10 million.

by Axel Reiserer

February 3, 2017

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Amazon.com Announces Fourth Quarter Sales up 22% to $43.7 Billion

The FINANCIAL -- Amazon.com, Inc. on February 2 announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016.

by The FINANCIAL

February 3, 2017

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Inflation uncertainties stall FTSE350 pension deficit recovery

The FINANCIAL -- Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies increased from £137bn at the end of December to £140bn on 31 January 2017.

by The FINANCIAL

February 3, 2017

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Non-GAAP Measures Help Provide Full Performance Picture

The FINANCIAL -- Most corporate financial reporting executives say they use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement GAAP information and help stakeholders better understand their financial performance, according to a new survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.

by The FINANCIAL

February 2, 2017

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NIB finances district heating system upgrades in Sävsjö, Sweden

The FINANCIAL -- NIB and the Swedish local energy company Njudung Energi Sävsjö AB (formerly Sävsjö Energi AB) have signed a long-term loan agreement of SEK 40 million (EUR 4 million) for upgrades to the district heating system in Sävsjö, southern Sweden.

by The FINANCIAL

February 1, 2017

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Digital Finance to Bank the Unbanked Can Boost GDP by As Much As 6% in Southeast Asia

The FINANCIAL -- Digital technology that promotes financial inclusion can increase GDP by as much as 6% for economies in Southeast Asia, according to a new report Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia with Digital Finance.

by The FINANCIAL

January 31, 2017

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Consumer mood remains positive

The FINANCIAL -- Consumer confidence is starting 2017 on an extremely positive note. Both economic and income expectations as well as propensity to buy have improved. The overall consumer climate indicator is forecasting 10.2 points for February 2017, following 9.9 points in

by The FINANCIAL

January 27, 2017

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eBay’s US sales grow only 3.4% in 2016

The FINANCIAL -- eBay Inc delivered gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 of $22.3 billion, increasing 5% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis and 2% on an as-reported basis. Revenue for the quarter was $2.4 billion,

by The FINANCIAL

January 26, 2017

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The Boeing Co. Q4 Earnings Rise 63%

The FINANCIAL -- The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $23.3 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $2.59 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $2.47 reflecting overall solid execution on production programs and services.

by The FINANCIAL

January 25, 2017

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