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The Wall Street Journal 

Swiss Re Maintains Target After Profit Beats Expectations

The Zurich-based reinsurer made a net profit of $996 million for the second quarter and said its performance benefited from disciplined underwriting, low natural-catastrophe claims and strong investment income.

«The Rio Times» 

Argentine Economy Endures Significant Decline in First Half of the Year

In the first half of 2024, Argentina’s economy contracted by 3.2%, including a sharp 3.9% drop in June, according to INDEC. Despite a marginal improvement in June, the economy still fell by 0.3% compared to May, highlighting persistent challenges. The INDEC analysis shows varied sector performance. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing notably surged, with agriculture recording […]

Inter Press Service 

UK: ‘Many in the Climate Justice Movement Are Finding Creative and Imaginative Ways to Protest’

CIVICUS speaks with Chris Garrard, co-founder and co-director of Culture Unstained, about the campaign to end fossil fuel sponsorship of cultural institutions, which oil companies use to try to present a positive public image. The campaign has achieved some notable successes, with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Tate group of art galleries ending BP […]

The Hindu 

Australia to build cruise missiles with Norway's Kongsberg

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said the Australian government will contribute A$850 million ($574 million) to establish a manufacturing facility with Kongsberg at the Newcastle Airport precinct later this year

Titech.ac.jp 

What Really Drives Consumers to Sign Up for Community-supported Agriculture Researchers show how consumers’ socio-cultural environment and expected gains and losses influence participation in community-supported agriculture

Socio-cultural dynamics and a balance of expected gains and losses influence consumers' decision-making process to participate, continue, and withdraw from community-supported agriculture (CSA), according to scientists from Tokyo Tech. Their findings highlight the critical roles of family, peers, and the community in shaping consumers' attitudes and behaviours, offering significant implications for CSA promoters and producers.

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Stockopedia 

Small Cap Value Report (Thu 22 Aug 2024) - COST, PPS

Good morning from Paul amp; Graham! Explanatory notes - A quick reminder that we don’t recommend any shares. We aim to review trading updates amp; results of the day and offer our opinions on them as possible candidates for further research if they interest you. Our opinions will sometimes turn out to be right, and sometimes wrong, because it's anybody's guess what direction market sentiment will take amp; nobody can predict the future with certainty. We are analysing the company fundamentals, not trying to predict market sentiment. Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Tax on external remittances slashes Indians' overseas spending by 44%

The tax on external remittances from India has led to a notable drop in spending abroad. In June 2024, total remittances fell 44% to $2.2 billion from $3.9 billion the previous year, and 8% from $2.4 billion in May. Key categories like travel and studies abroad experienced significant declines.

TotalRugbyLeague.com 

Brad Arthur commits future to Leeds Rhinos

LEEDS RHINOS have announced that Head Coach Brad Arthur has agreed an initial one year contract to keep him at AMT Headingley at least for...

GameGuru Mania 

ARC Raiders launches in 2025

Player-versus-player-versus-environment survival extraction shooter ARC Raiders will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2025 for $39.99, developer Embark Studios announced. A public “Tech Test” will run for PC via Steam from October 24 to 27. ...