GRAMMER AG Publishes Figures for First Half of 2022

GRAMMER Group revenue increases by 6.4% to EUR 1,034.6 million, driven mainly by the Commercial Vehicles Division and positive currency effects AMERICAS (+28.6%) and EMEA (+2.7%) regions record revenue growth, but substantial downturn in APAC (-14.2%) due to COVID-19 lockdowns in China Operating EBIT down considerably year-on-year at EUR -12.3 million (H1 2021: EUR 32.4… Continue reading GRAMMER AG Publishes Figures for First Half of 2022

How Nokia ringtones became the first viral earworms

By Alexis Ong Art by Margaret Kimball One of the internet’s better-known ringtone archivists was barely alive to witness the golden age of his biggest hobby. The 20-year-old Scottish musician, who prefers to be known by his online handle Fusoxide, got hooked through an Alcatel flip phone he had as a kid. “I love the… Continue reading How Nokia ringtones became the first viral earworms

Earth Observation Drones Global Market to Surpass $18.2 Billion by 2032

DUBLIN, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Earth Observation Drones Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, End User, Drone Type, Sensor Type, and Country – Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Earth observation drones market was valued at $9,014.6 million in 2021, and it… Continue reading Earth Observation Drones Global Market to Surpass $18.2 Billion by 2032

German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck cannot deliver thousands of trucks – because there are no drivers004987

Daimler trucks The manufacturer’s sales increased, but there are problems with free cash flow. (Photo: Bloomberg) Logistical problems, of all things, are clouding Daimler Truck’s business. In concrete terms, the global number one among manufacturers of heavy articulated lorries and buses is struggling with full warehouses because there is a lack of truck drivers and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck cannot deliver thousands of trucks – because there are no drivers004987

German Handelsblatt: +++ Business figures in the news blog +++: Daimler Truck increases profit sharply – Thyssen-Krupp benefits from high steel prices004986

Deutz remains cautious on outlook despite increase in profitsThe engine manufacturer Deutz increased its profits sharply in the second quarter, but is still making reservations about its forecast for the year. From April to June, the Cologne-based company achieved adjusted earnings (EBIT before special items) of 26.8 million euros. Compared to the same period last… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: +++ Business figures in the news blog +++: Daimler Truck increases profit sharply – Thyssen-Krupp benefits from high steel prices004986

German Handelsblatt: +++ Business figures in the news blog +++: Daimler Truck increases profit sharply – Thyssen-Krupp benefits from high steel prices004985

Deutz remains cautious on outlook despite increase in profitsThe engine manufacturer Deutz increased its profits sharply in the second quarter, but is still making reservations about its forecast for the year. From April to June, the Cologne-based company achieved adjusted earnings (EBIT before special items) of 26.8 million euros. Compared to the same period last… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: +++ Business figures in the news blog +++: Daimler Truck increases profit sharply – Thyssen-Krupp benefits from high steel prices004985

German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck increases profit significantly thanks to price increases004984

Daimler trucks The truck manufacturer is currently able to push through higher prices. (Photo: dpa) Despite a shortage of parts and higher raw material prices, the truck manufacturer Daimler Truck increased its profits significantly in the second quarter. The adjusted operating result climbed from April to June by 15 percent to 1.01 billion euros, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck increases profit significantly thanks to price increases004984

German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck increases profit significantly thanks to price increases004983

Daimler trucks The truck manufacturer is currently able to push through higher prices. (Photo: dpa) Despite a shortage of parts and higher raw material prices, the truck manufacturer Daimler Truck increased its profits significantly in the second quarter. The adjusted operating result climbed from April to June by 15 percent to 1.01 billion euros, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck manufacturer: Daimler Truck increases profit significantly thanks to price increases004983

Data Vantage: Singapore’s carbon exchange gets capital boost and other updates

Singapore’s carbon exchange and marketplace Climate Impact X (CIX) has received a major capital boost from its shareholders in its efforts to tackle climate change. The company’s parents, which include Temasek Holdings (Pieter Investments), SGX (Asian Gateway Investments), DBS Bank and Standard Chartered, have injected S$28.4 million ($20.6 million) in new capital recently, doubling CIX’s… Continue reading Data Vantage: Singapore’s carbon exchange gets capital boost and other updates

Facebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study says

Facebook’s crackdown on hate speech apparently has room for improvement. As The Washington Post explains, the non-profit watchdog Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has published a study indicating that white supremacist groups still have a significant presence on the social network. Over 80 of these racist organizations have a presence on Facebook, some of which the… Continue reading Facebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study says