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H1 2025 Financial Statement
Solid development in a challenging environment; Britvic integration on track. WEBWIRE – Friday, August 15, 2025 Strong Reported Volume Growth Reported volume growth 16.0%, organic volume development -1.7% Group organic volumes excluding San Miguel -0.4% (Q2: +0.2%). Organic volume growth in Western Europe excluding San Miguel +2.4%, Asia -2.8% and Central & Eastern Europe and
Baidu Q4 financial report: AI Cloud revenue surges, offsets losses
On Feb. 18, Baidu released its fourth-quarter earnings report, showing a 2% year-over-year decline in overall revenue, totaling RMB 34.1 billion ($4.77 billion). According to the report, the drop comes amid challenges in online marketing revenue, which totaled RMB17.9 billion ($2.46 billion), decreasing 7% year over year...
How Financial Inclusion and Health Can Move More People into the Middle Class
Skip to content Post Post Share Annotate Save Print By Shamina Singh and Homi Kharas Much ink has been spilled over the damage of inflation, migration, demographic changes, and geopolitical tensions to the global economy. But one positive mega-trend that’s too often missing from the discussion is the rapid, mass movement of people from a
UK businesses warn of financial strain ahead of digital tax rules
Tuesday 29 April 2025 5:51 pm UK businesses warn of financial strain ahead of digital tax rules A majority of UK small business owners are concerned about the financial and operational pressures of HMRC’s upcoming ‘making tax digital‘ (MTD) reforms to income tax. MTD for income tax, set to take effect from April 2026, will
JAMB pledges financial reward for proof of candidate posted outside chosen exam town
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said anyone with proof that any 2025 UTME candidate was assigned exam centre other than their chosen centres should come forward for a handsome reward. This was contained in a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Saturday. “It
How a Legacy Financial Institution Went All In on Gen AI
Harvard Business Review Logo Illustration by Daniel Liévano Summary. In finance, the industry’s cornerstone companies don’t make a habit of dashing headlong to adopt bleeding-edge technologies. As in many conservative and regulated industries, leaders almost always choose to avoid expensive and embarrassing mistakes rather than embrace the risks of being an early adopter. Yet in
Alleged financial malpractice: Oyetola’s aides knock Gov Adeleke
News Former commissioners and special advisers who served under ex-Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola have dismissed allegations of financial misconduct leveled against him by the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. Governor Adeleke, in a petition filed before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in March 2025, accused Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—of misappropriating a $20
United’s financial struggles under Glazers
MyFootballFacts > Articles By Martin Graham | 20th Feb 2025 When Malcolm Glazer completed his acquisition of Manchester United in 2005, he employed a leveraged buyout strategy, meaning he secured the club by borrowing against it. This method required minimal personal investment but saddled United with enormous debt...
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World Cup crypto sponsorships surge as Kraken backs 2026 tournament amid fan token frenzy
Three minutes. That’s all it took for US defender Auston Trusty to find the net against Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring his first goal for the national team on the sport’s biggest stage. Coach Mauricio Pochettino ran to embrace Trusty on the sidelines, planting a kiss on the defender’s head in a
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Netherlands beats Tunisia 3-1 as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens ride World Cup wave
The Netherlands cruised past Tunisia 3-1 on June 25, topping Group F with seven points and booking a round of 32 clash against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday. But the real story for crypto watchers isn’t what happened on the pitch. It’s what happened on-chain. Polymarket, the prediction market platform that has become the de
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IBM Unveils Sub-1 Nanometer Chip With 100 Billion Transistors, Extending Moore’s Law
IBM on Thursday unveiled the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, a research prototype at the 0.7 nanometer node that packs nearly 100 billion transistors onto a chip the size of a fingernail. Key Takeaways IBM’s nanostack chip at the 0.7 nm node packs nearly 100 billion transistors, nearly 2x the density of IBM’s 2021
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7 Free Franchise Opportunities to Start Today
If you’re looking to start a business without breaking the bank, there are numerous free franchise opportunities available. You can consider in-home child care, pet care services, or even cleaning startups, all requiring minimal investment and offering flexible schedules. Each option allows you to build client relationships and utilize effective marketing strategies. Ready to explore
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Top 7 Factors Influencing Business Loan Lending Rates
When you’re considering a business loan, several key factors will influence the lending rates you encounter. Your creditworthiness plays a significant role, as lenders assess your financial stability through credit scores and history. Market conditions, including economic trends and central bank policies, likewise impact rates. Furthermore, the amount you wish to borrow and the collateral

