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Swiss Re Says Low Natural-Catastrophe Losses Lift Results
Net profit rose to $4 billion for the first nine months of the year, compared with $2.2 billion for the same prior-year period, when it took a hit from an increase in U.S. liability reserves. Source link
Cartier-Owner Richemont’s Sales Accelerate as Jewelry Continues to Shine
The jeweler and watchmaker’s sales for its fiscal second quarter climbed 14% from the same period a year earlier. Source link
South Korea to Expand Support for Tariff-Hit Auto Industry
South Korea plans to provide over $10.2 billion in support for its auto industry, including new loan programs and tariff quotas for raw materials. Source link
Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline
After the board soured on Hans Vestberg’s network-first focus, his successor as CEO is planning major cost cuts. Source link
Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years
Hires from the Class of 2026 will stay largely flat, employers project, as layoffs rise and AI is able to do more entry-level tasks. Source link
JBS Third-Quarter Revenue Jumps on Demand for Protein
The company’s quarterly revenue rose 13% to $22.6 billion, with growth across all of its business units. Source link
Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches
Warner Bros. Discovery is holding an auction process in the hopes of having it completed by the end of the year. Source link
Under Armour Expands Restructuring Plan, Ditches Curry Brand
The athleticwear retailer said its board has approved another $95 million in restructuring actions, bringing its total estimated restructuring and related charges to up to $255 million. Source link
Applied Materials Forecasts Higher Sales in Second Half of 2026 on Surge in AI Demand
Customers are planning large increases in production at their chip factories, stoking the need for the company’s equipment, services and solutions, said CEO Gary Dickerson. Source link
Blue Origin Launches Its First NASA Mission, Lands Rocket Booster
Jeff Bezos’ company deploys two satellites to study Mars. Source link