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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

German travel agents are earning less and less. What is eating their commissions?

The German travel agency sector is grappling with increasing operational costs, which are threatening the profitability of many firms, particularly the smaller ones.

Feb 27 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A new ecosystem for information producers is born in Brazil

The Brazilian infoproduct market is experiencing a critical moment with the emergence of a new ecosystem aimed at enhancing autonomy and profitability for information producers.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Premia Properties: 71% Increase in Operating Profitability by 2025

Premia Properties expects a 71% increase in operating profitability by 2025, supported by significant investments across various sectors and locations.

Feb 27 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Eni Records Huge Profits and Accelerates Drilling

Eni reported higher-than-expected production and maintained profitability despite a slight drop in overall earnings, driven by significant performance in the fourth quarter and recent exploratory successes.

Feb 27 • 05:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Automotive Industry in Transition: Stellantis' Long Road Ahead

Stellantis, facing a significant business restructuring, urgently needs appealing models and a return to profitability, with renewed hope emerging mostly from the US market.

Feb 26 • 19:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AI improves labor management and profitability in transportation companies: Motive

Motive has announced an expansion of its AI-driven Workforce Management solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies by automating labor management processes.

Feb 26 • 19:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

UEFA: Record revenues and increasing investments in European football

European football revenues are expected to exceed 30 billion euros for the first time, but increasing costs mean that record finances do not automatically translate to profitability.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

IDEAL Holdings: Historical high for earnings in 2025

IDEAL Holdings has reported historically high profitability and significant growth across all companies in its investment portfolio for the year 2025.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Respected and beloved Finnish clothing brand shuts down after 20 years - 'It feels wrong in many ways'

The Finnish clothing brand Myssyfarmi is closing after 20 years due to insufficient profitability despite previous successes.

Feb 26 • 05:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In the Balance Between Politics and Profitability: How 'Rheinmetall' Enters the Baltic States

The article discusses how Latvia and Lithuania are embracing the German defense giant Rheinmetall, while Estonia opts for a more competitive approach by seeking better deals through open tenders.

Feb 26 • 05:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand shuts down after 20 years

The Finnish clothing brand Myssyfarmi, known for its use of Finnish sheep wool, is shutting down after 20 years in business, starting a clearance sale as it navigates profitability challenges.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nestlé Nigeria rebounds to positive equity on N1.2tn sales

Nestlé Nigeria has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving N1.2 trillion in revenue and a net profit of N105 billion for the year 2025.

Feb 26 • 00:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Premier League: The sale of women's teams saves the men's teams

All 20 clubs in the Premier League avoided violations of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules last season, with at least two benefitting from the sale of their women's teams to affiliated companies.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EuroDry Ltd. shows profitability and shifts to long-term charters

EuroDry Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed shipping company, reported strong performance in the last quarter of 2025, focusing on long-term charters and enhancing liquidity for new investments.

Feb 25 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Seb plans to cut 2,100 jobs worldwide, including 500 in France to "restore profitability"

Seb is planning to cut up to 2,100 jobs globally, with potentially 500 job losses in France, as part of a cost-saving strategy to restore profitability amidst competition.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Boček continues to boast about InoBat, but his business is struggling and former collaborators speak of a visionary who fails to execute

Marian Boček's InoBat, a Slovak startup focused on electric vehicle batteries, is facing significant challenges despite recent claims of profitability, raising questions about its future viability.

Feb 24 • 19:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh assessment of a famous car dealership

Kamux, a used car dealer, is currently defending its profitability amidst market share losses to competitors in Finland and Sweden.

Feb 24 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Inside Arsenal's academy refocus to chase profits made by Chelsea and Man City

Arsenal's youth academy is undergoing a strategic shift to improve its profitability and competitiveness against rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, who have excelled in developing young talent.

Feb 24 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Robots may outnumber the planet's workers in a few decades

Former Citi executive Rob Garlick predicts that robots could surpass the global workforce in a few decades due to advancements in artificial intelligence and companies seeking profitability.

Feb 24 • 10:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Panasonic entrusts TV sales in Europe and the US to a Chinese company, also collaborating on development and manufacturing

Panasonic has decided to outsource its television sales in Europe and the US to the Chinese electronics giant Skyworth as part of an effort to improve profitability in its TV business.

Feb 24 • 06:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The leader of "Gora" describes the municipality's doubts as an absurd situation

The manager of the 'Gora' concert hall describes local government doubts about its profitability as absurd, emphasizing that profits will exceed 80,000 euros despite a slight decrease from earlier estimates.

Feb 23 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Private Business of Public Land of the Vive Plan by Ayuso: 6% Profitability and Benefits of 4.8 Billion for Companies

The public land under the Vive Plan in Madrid is expected to yield a 6.8% return to selected private companies, translating into estimated profits of 4.8 billion euros over the project's lifespan.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Enel buys renewables in the United States for 1.3 billion

Enel has announced the acquisition of wind and solar facilities in the United States worth 1.3 billion euros, aiming to boost growth and profitability ahead of their new industrial plan.

Feb 22 • 05:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EuroDry Ltd.: Return to Profitability and Shift to Long-term Charters, Says Aristides Pittas

EuroDry Ltd. reports a return to profitability in Q4 2025 and a strategic shift towards long-term charters, according to CEO Aristides Pittas.

Feb 20 • 16:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Demanding that the profitability of the Fjarðarheidi Tunnels be reassessed

There is a call to reassess the profitability of the Fjarðarheiði tunnels in Iceland.

Feb 20 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Okeanis Eco Tankers: Higher revenue and profitability

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has reported significant growth in revenue and profitability for the fourth quarter and the entire year, indicating its strong performance in the tanker market.

Feb 20 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The deterioration deepens: yerba producers keep only 11 percent of the value of a package

Yerba producers in Argentina have seen their share of the final price of yerba tea packages fall to just 11%, the lowest in seven years, raising concerns over their profitability.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are the construction cost projections for February 2026?

The construction sector in Argentina is facing uncertainty as costs continue to fluctuate, impacting property prices and developer profitability.

Feb 20 • 02:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Kalve Coffee plans to increase profitability in existing markets and start operations in Portugal

Kalve Coffee is set to expand its operations into Portugal and increase its profitability in current markets, including opening a new café in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 13:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: DB Cargo cuts nearly every second job

The new head of the troubled rail freight division DB Cargo believes that significant job cuts are necessary for the company's survival and profitability.

Feb 19 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ukraine War: Why Greece Rejects the New EU Sanctions Against Russia

Greece opposes new EU sanctions against Russia, citing economic interests and the profitability of shipping Russian oil.

Feb 19 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Investor Mari: I couldn't remain indifferent to Tallink's dividend

Investor Mari expresses her thoughts on Tallink's significant dividend proposal despite the company's declining net profit.

Feb 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Increased Revenues and Profitability for Okeanis Eco Tankers

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp reported significant revenue growth and improved liquidity in Q4 2025, showcasing the company's strength in the tanker market.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The profitability of SAFE, the acceleration of the economy, and Japan's investments in the USA

The podcast discusses the financial implications of the EU's SAFE program for Poland's military modernization and the government's vision for economic growth.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Andrea Illy in Conversation: "The German Government Profits More from Coffee than Coffee Farmers"

Andrea Illy discusses the challenges faced by coffee farmers, climate change impacts, and the profitability of coffee in Germany.

Feb 19 • 05:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

But why are movies so long now?

The article discusses the growing concern over the increasing lengths of films and the implications for cinema attendance and profitability.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

United States: Farmers Focus on Corn and Raise Alarm about Soybeans

U.S. farmers are slightly reducing corn plantings for 2026 while expressing concerns over soybean profitability due to competition from Brazil and trade tensions with China.

Feb 18 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Summer 2026 Technological Show Brings Innovation and Profitability to the Field

The Summer 2026 Technological Show, hosted by Fundação ABC in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, highlights advancements in agriculture with a focus on profitability and innovation.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Seanergy: Fleet renewal with 3 new vessels and sale of an older ship

Seanergy Maritime Holdings has reported a fifth consecutive year of profitability and announced the addition of three new vessels while selling an older ship.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Africa, the financial sector enters the era of profitability, AI, and cybersecurity

The African financial sector is evolving into a phase focusing on profitability, security, and operational efficiency amid economic changes.

Feb 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Well-known million-dollar company is moving out of Finland

Oura, a smart ring company, is relocating its parent company to the U.S. while experiencing unprecedented growth and profitability.

Feb 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Feedlot: efficiency is the key tool to maintain profitability

The profitability of Argentina's beef production depends on achieving daily weight gains of at least 1.3 kg per head and maintaining a feed conversion efficiency close to 6.6 kilos of feed per kilo produced.

Feb 17 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MAKVEL: From signing a deal on a napkin to investments of 26 million euros

The pasta industry MAKVEL-EURIMAC in Kilkis, Greece, aims for maximum sales and operational profitability by 2027 following significant investments and plans for modernization.

Feb 17 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Seanergy: Fleet renewal with 3 newbuilds and sale of older vessel

Seanergy Maritime Holdings reports its fifth consecutive year of profitability, announcing new vessel orders and ongoing shareholder returns.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Dominant Balance": How long will it be possible to keep winning with the peso

The article discusses the carry trade strategies contributing to the Argentine peso's recent stability and profitability amidst high-interest rates post-midterm elections.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

VW wants to improve profitability and plans extensive cuts

Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume has announced a major cost-cutting program aimed at reducing expenses by 20% across all brands by 2028.

Feb 17 • 13:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will BLIK go public? The company aims to become a double unicorn

The CEO of Polski Standard Płatności has commented on ongoing discussions regarding a potential IPO for BLIK, emphasizing its profitability in the Polish fintech market.

Feb 17 • 11:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the industries in Sweden with the best - and worst profitability

In Sweden, tax consulting is highlighted as the most profitable industry, with high demand for qualified advisors.

Feb 16 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fast food chain shuts 22 restaurants after collapsing into administration

The fast food chain Leon has closed 22 restaurants and laid off 244 employees following its administration in December, citing ongoing profitability issues at multiple locations.

Feb 16 • 12:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Košice Steelworks Doubled Profit in First Year Under Japanese Ownership Despite Lowest Production Since COVID

The Košice Steelworks in Slovakia significantly improved its profitability in the first year under Japanese ownership, even while facing record low steel production since 2020.

Feb 16 • 11:24 UTC

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