Samsung forecasts near-30% jump in Q3 operating profit
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics defied the global supply chain challenges to forecast a near-30-percent jump in third-quarter operating profits on Friday.
Oct 08, 2021
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Higher price for CO2 lowers Europe's CO2 emissions during the pandemic
Public life and economic activity was reduced to a minimum as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, which changed the demand on the energy market. Energy consumption and CO2 emissions fell sharply to levels ...
Sep 28, 2021
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Google to invest over $7 bn in US, create 10,000 jobs
Google announced plans Thursday to invest more than $7 billion in the United States this year and create thousands of jobs in a move aimed at helping the economic recovery.
Mar 18, 2021
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France puts 5G mobile frequencies on the block
France on Tuesday began to auction off radio frequencies for the deployment of ultrafast 5G mobile technology, a process that will add billions of euros to the government's depleted coffers.
Sep 29, 2020
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JAL logs $885 million quarterly loss on pandemic
Japan Airlines on Monday said it suffered a deep quarterly net loss of $885 million as the coronavirus pandemic halted air travel around the world.
Aug 03, 2020
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India's Tata Motors posts major loss as lockdowns hit sales
India's Tata Motors on Friday reported a major quarterly loss as coronavirus lockdowns hit sales in domestic and international markets including Europe and China.
Jul 31, 2020
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Airbnb sees 'bounce' in travel, aims to promote local tourism
Airbnb said Thursday it has seen a "bounce" in bookings as the home-sharing platform unveiled an initiative to promote short-range travel as pandemic restrictions ease.
Jun 11, 2020
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Alibaba profit tumbles, but revenue surprises despite virus
Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba said Friday its net profit fell 88 percent in the first quarter of the year, but revenue beat analyst forecasts despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
May 22, 2020
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Analysis: Wind energy expansion would have $27 billion economic impact
Wind, which generates less greenhouse gas emission than burning fossil fuels, is making up an increasing share of the energy production portfolio in the United States. But wind is not as efficient as coal or natural gas, ...
Apr 16, 2020
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The impact of coronavirus on public and mass transportation
The fear surrounding coronavirus and the governor's executive order mandating people stay home as much as possible has decimated public transportation in the metro area. Over the past two weeks, the Regional Transportation ...
Apr 02, 2020
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