Barclays, a British bank, reported a net profit of £1.6 billion ($2 billion) for the third quarter, surpassing expectations. The net profit was higher than the forecast of £1.17 billion and showed a 23% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter was £6.5 billion, slightly exceeding the predicted £6.39 billion. … Read more
By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge The leaders of BRICS countries, including China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin, have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and discussed the possibility of a non-Western payment system. However, they only mentioned Ukraine once in their final communique. BRICS, which was originally coined by Goldman Sachs … Read more
Students who have dropped out of college cite financial issues as a major barrier to re-enrolling. The cost of pursuing higher education continues to be a significant challenge for student retention and success, as more than half of individuals with some college experience but no degree are unable to return to school due to financial … Read more
Samsung Biologics reported consolidated revenue of KRW 1.2 trillion and operating profit of KRW 338.6 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company emphasized its commitment to providing high-quality solutions and expanding its global partnerships to enhance value for clients. In Q3’24, Samsung Biologics achieved a 15% increase in revenue compared to … Read more
Israel has carried out a series of air strikes in Lebanon targeting Hizbollah-affiliated financial institutions, escalating its offensive against the militant group. The strikes, aimed at disrupting Hizbollah’s economic “system and strongholds”, focused on branches of the al-Qard al-Hassan association. Lebanon’s state media reported that Israel conducted 11 strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs and other … Read more
Laleham Gap school in Kent does not have the typical noisy and bustling atmosphere of most schools in the UK. Headteacher Les Milton explains that this is because the students at his school, who have autism and communication needs, are highly sensitive to noise, touch, and light. “The building is designed with sound-absorbing materials, wide … Read more
Israel’s military has announced that it is now targeting Hezbollah’s financial arm in Lebanon and will be attacking numerous targets in Beirut and other areas. Subsequently, explosions were reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Evacuation warnings have been issued for southern Beirut, the eastern Bekaa valley, and parts of southern Lebanon. The attacks will focus on … Read more
In a statement on Sunday evening, IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari warned that “anyone located near sites used to fund Hezbollah’s terror activities must move away from these locations immediately”. “We will strike several targets in the coming hours and additional targets throughout the night,” he said. “In the coming days, we will reveal … Read more
Residents of Beirut were forced to flee their homes late on Sunday following a warning from Israel of impending attacks on Hezbollah-linked sites related to financial operations in Lebanon. The Israeli military instructed people to evacuate these areas immediately. Shortly after the warning, several explosions were heard and a large fire was seen in the … Read more
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) experienced a surge of bullish interest with its IPO on November 9, 2021. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer went public at $78 per share, and its stock opened at $106.75 before reaching a peak of $172.01 just a week later. At its highest point, Rivian’s market cap reached $153 billion, which … Read more