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Highlights: February 14, 2022 - February 19, 2022

Christian Fernsby |
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Southern Michigan Bancorp net income $11,757,000

Southern Michigan BancorpSouthern Michigan Bancorp reported net income of $11,757,000 for 2021 compared to $7,386,000 for 2020...

ACG to finance Volocopter with $1 billion

VolocopterVolocopter and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) have entered into an agreement in principle to develop financing solutions that will assist with the sale of Volocopter's family of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for up to $1 billion...

Apollo Global Management to invest $1.4 billion in Abu Dhabi developer Aldar

AldarApollo Global Management will invest $1.4 billion in Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties in a deal that includes Apollo taking a minority stake in Aldar's investment unit...

Alba Q4 profit up by 466%

Aluminium BahrainAluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reported a profit of BD181.2 million (US$481.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021, up by 466% Year-over-Year (YoY) versus a Profit of BD32 million (US$85.1 million) for the same period in 2020...

Australia: $2.26 billion to complete Adelaide's North-South Corridor

Torrens to Darlington MorrisonAs part of the Morrison government's plan for a strong economy, an additional $2.26 billion will be invested to complete the final stage of Adelaide's North-South Corridor, creating thousands of jobs while ensuring residents get home sooner and safer...

Collegium to acquire BioDelivery Sciences for approximately $604 million

BioDelivery SciencesBioDelivery Sciences International announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement for Collegium Pharmaceutical to purchase all outstanding shares of BDSI at $5.60 per share in an all-cash transaction...

California Governor announces $312 million for beautify and revitalize public spaces

California GovernorAs part of his landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the award of $311.7 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system - with 98 percent of the projects benefiting historically underserved or excluded communities...

Glencore net income up 267%

GlencoreGlencore said the group delivered an 84% increase in fiscal year 2021 adjusted EBITDA to $21.3 billion...

TreeHouse Foods Q4 net loss $29.1 million

TreeHouse FoodsFor fiscal 2022, TreeHouse Foods projects net sales growth of at least 11 percent and adjusted EBITDA in a range of $385 million to $415 million...

Intel to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion

Tower SemiconductorIntel and Tower Semiconductor announced a definitive agreement under which Intel will acquire Tower for $53 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5.4 billion...

Marriott Q4 operating income $635 million

MarriottMarriott reported fourth quarter 2021 results...

Investcorp acquires 64 industrial properties in U.S. for $640m

InvestcorpBahrain-based Investcorp acquired 64 industrial properties worth $640 million across the U.S...

CEVA Q4 revenue all-time record

CEVACEVA announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021...

Recycling group Umicore earnings surge 81%

UmicoreUmicore posted all-time record revenues and earnings in 2021, despite the severe disruption in global car production in the second half of the year as a result of the semiconductor shortage...

Norway 2021 GDP growth strongest in 14 years

Norwegian villageNorway's mainland economy grew last year by 4.2%, its quickest pace since 2007 as the country rebounded from a pandemic-driven slump in activity, Statistics Norway (SSB) data showed...

Record-high volumes and revenues for Mowi in 2021

MowiThe fourth quarter marked the end of a record year for Mowi with revenues of 4 208 million euros and harvest volumes of 466 000 tonnes, equivalent to a growth of 12% and 6% respectively...

Air France-KLM revenue more than doubled

Air FranceAir France-KLM turned to a positive operating result in Q4 as revenue more than doubled, and it said that it plans to start implementing new equity-strengthening measures...

Commerzbank returns to profitability

CommerzbankCommerzbank has returned to profitability despite high one-time charges of nearly 2 billioneuros and posted a net result of 430 million euros...

New $1.7 billion USA BioEnergy advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier will bring 142 jobs

USA BioEnergyUSA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas...

Origin Materials announces sustainable materials facility in Ascension Parish, 1,057 jobs

Origin MaterialsOrigin Materials announced that the company plans an investment of at least $750 million to develop a biomass manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish that will result in 1,057 new direct and indirect jobs...

Standard Chartered Bank reports highest operating profit since 2015 in Africa and Middle East

Standard CharteredStandard Chartered released its financial results for fourth quarter ending 31 December 2021...

Insmed Q4 revenue $56.1 million

InsmedInsmed reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021...

AutoNation Q4 revenue increased 14%

AutoNationAutoNation reported its seventh consecutive record quarterly EPS...

Eni Q4 adjusted EBIT 9.7 bln euros

EniEni reported the unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2021...

Vedanta to invest up to $20 billion in semiconductors in India

VedantaVedanta has earmarked $15 billion for foray into the electronic chip and display manufacturing space, and plans to scale up the investment to as much as $20 billion...

DuPont to sell mobility and materials unit for $11 billion to Celanese

DuPontDuPont it would sell its mobility and materials unit for $11 billion to Celanese...

Breeze Airways creating more than 200 new jobs in Connecticut

Breeze AirwaysBreeze Airways has chosen Bradley International Airport as the location where the company will establish its fifth base of operations under a plan that includes the creation of more than 200 new jobs in Connecticut...

AutoZone creating 352 new jobs in New Kent County, Virginia

AutoZoneAutoZone will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County, Virginia...

Aspen Aerogels to create more than 250 advanced manufacturing jobs in Bulloch County, Georgia

Aspen AerogelsAspen Aerogels plans to construct an advanced manufacturing facility at Bulloch County's Southern Gateway Commerce Park, Georgia...

Deere Q1 earnings $0.90 billion

DeereDeere announced earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year...

Virginia National Bankshares posts highest consolidated net income in history

Virginia National BanksharesVirginia National Bankshares Corporation reported net income of $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, attaining the highest consolidated net income for any year in the Company's history...

Ritchie Bros. Q3 net income decreased 37%

Ritchie BrosRitchie Bros. Auctioneers reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021...

Gazprom produced 70.1 billion cubic meters of gas, best result in three years

GazpromAccording to preliminary data, Gazprom produced 70.1 billion cubic meters of gas between January 1 and February 15, 2022...


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BUSINESS

Peru's mining exports jump 23 pct

Vietnam encourages private businesses to invest in railway sector
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AfDB to provide $184.1 million for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project
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POLITICS

New York Power Authority directed to develop nuclear power plant

Cuban President begins official visit to Belarus
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Micron plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D

750 new jobs coming to Michigan

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COMPANIES

Micron plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D

750 new jobs coming to Michigan
LS Cable and unit join Korea-Japan submarine cable project
WFS to open new multi-purpose terminal at Lyon Airport
CEVA Logistics renews contract to transport aeronautics parts between France, Morocco, Tunisia
Malian government takes over Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine
 

CAREERS

Bluecrux appoints four new partners

Isomorphic Labs appoints Ben Wolf as chief medical officer
Vodacom names new international markets CEO
David Andreadakis joins Loyalty Juggernaut as chief commercial officer
Tom Montali joins CSL as business development director
Concirrus appoints Steve O'Reilly as product manager
 

ECONOMY

EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in last decade

Russia's trade surplus falls 18.3% to $42.4 bln in January-April
U.S. economy in Q1 revised up to 0.2-pct contraction
Japan loses top creditor position for first time in 34 years
NZ exports to EU jump 28% in first year of trade deal
EU generated €39.2 billion surplus in trade in agricultural products
 

EARNINGS

Ericsson Q2 sales down but North America up

Lockton revenue $3.55 billion
Motorcar Parts of America Q4 sales $189.5 million
Limoneira Q2 revenue $44.6 million
Lululemon athletica Q1 revenue increased 10% to $2.2 billion
PVH Q1 GAAP EBIT $205 million
 

OP-ED

Micromanaging is the worst enemy of efficiency and teamwork

Niger set to monetize massive gas reserves through Saharan natural gas pipeline
Putting the brakes on EV folly that choked the market
Oil discovery in Kavango Basin may mean huge benefits for Namibians
Cape Town and Dubai battle over Africa's energy future
Is America going to lose its superpower status?
 

AGRIFISH

Ireland: Minister Donohoe removes broiler poultry farmers from VAT Flat Rate Addition scheme

FLI tests mobile One Health laboratory for diagnosing highly pathogenic pathogens
First vaccine against swine dysentery disease recommended for approval
USDA expands fruit pest quarantines in New York and California
Peru records 23.6% growth in agricultural export sales compared to 2024
China allows imports of rapeseed meal, soybean meal from Uruguay
 

LEADERSHIP

Study: Missing a deadline has a bigger impact than you might think

Employers prefer younger job candidates for AI roles although experienced workers perform same or better
Study finds workers misjudge wage markets
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CRIME

German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal

EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel
Commission fines Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers €5.7 million for restricting cross-border sales of clothing
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30B damages for Brazil dam disaster
Commission fines České dráhy and Österreichische Bundesbahnen €48.7 million over collusion to exclude common compe
SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements regarding recyclability of K-Cup beverage pod
 

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TRAVEL

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis

Morocco’s first Radisson branded hotel opens in Casablanca
Buna channels, an unreal and beautiful part of Bosnia and Herzegovina
JW Marriott unveils Mindful Haven with opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Sotheby's Sports Week returns with fantastic artifacts
Red Roof properties open in Michigan
 

SEA, LAND, AIR

Citroën C3 Aircross, the most affordable compact SUV with 7 seats

2025 Chevrolet Equinox stands apart with fresh looks and capability
Hill Helicopters HX50, luxury in the sky
Opel Movano becomes fully equipped camper van
Porsche Panamera, new hybrid variants
Dodge Charger, 670 horsepower of electric
 

DESIGN

Cold night, hot fire pit, cool entertainment

Embellish your home with PVC panels
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Vacheron Constantin, watches for life and more
Schüller kitchens, where functionality marries design
 

GADGETS

MESA/Boogie Celebrates 40-year partnership with John Petrucci

reMarkable 2, monochrome tablet for your thoughts and your eyes
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ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, flagship with a reason
Samsung Galaxy S24 is photography powerhouse
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HEALTH

Bolivia declares national health emergency due to measles outbreak

Hong Kong researchers develop needle-free flu vaccine with broad protection
World's first vaccines that don't need refrigeration entered trials
First patient enrolled in Phase 1 clinical trial of Akiram’s cancer drug candidate
FDA grants marketing authorization of first home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis
Human cases of anthrax reported in western Mongolia
 

MEANTIME

Cost of keeping wind turbines out of sight

Mission to "weigh" all of Earth's forests from space launched
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope begins mapping entire sky
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India launches space docking experiment mission
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