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☆ Carvana’s Earnings Crash Spurs Bond Selloff
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Alexander Gladstone | Alexander Saeedy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Carvana Co. ’s bonds are touching all-time lows, spotlighting investors’ concerns about the used-car seller’s long-term trajectory as it burns cash and faces rising borrowing costs. Carvana’s long-term bonds have declined to distressed levels, with some now trading as low as 33 cents on the dollar on Wednesday, a sign that investors don’t believe they will be paid back in full. The yield on their 10.25% notes was over 30% as of Tuesday, according to MarketAxess , a sign that Carvana would struggle to borrow from bond markets presently.

☆ How Russia Pays for War
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Lazaro Gamio | Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +17 min

Invasion –84% Imports from Russia –20% Germany Current total trade $4.8 billion Since invasion –3% Exports to Russia Avg. Invasion –51% Imports from Russia +38% The Netherlands Current total trade $2 billion Since invasion +32% Exports to Russia Avg. Invasion –52% Imports from Russia +74% China Current total trade $15 billion Since invasion +64% Exports to Russia Avg. Invasion +24% Imports from Russia +98% India Current total trade $3.3 billion Since invasion +310% Exports to Russia Avg. Invasion –19% Imports from Russia +430% Turkey Current total trade $6.2 billion Since invasion +198% Exports to Russia Avg.

☆ Russia says U.S. lowering 'nuclear threshold' with newer bombs in Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Guy Faulconbridge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Russia has about 2,000 working tactical nuclear weapons while the United States has around 200 such weapons, half of which are at bases in Italy, Germany, Turkey, Belgium and the Netherlands. "We cannot ignore the plans to modernize nuclear weapons, those free-fall bombs that are in Europe," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told state RIA news agency. President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said Russia will defend its territory with all available means, including nuclear weapons, if attacked. The U.S. B61 nuclear bomb was first tested in Nevada shortly after the Cuban Missile Crisis. The United States, according to the U.S. 2022 Nuclear Posture Review published on Thursday, will bolster nuclear deterrence with the F-35, the B61-12 bombs and a nuclear-armed air-launched cruise missile.

☆ Russia says U.S. lowers 'nuclear threshold' by deploying new nuclear bombs in Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Russia said on Saturday that the accelerated deployment of modernised U.S. B61 tactical nuclear weapons at NATO bases in Europe would lower the "nuclear threshold" and that Russia would take the move into account in its military planning. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered the gravest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis when the two Cold War superpowers came closest to nuclear war. Russia has around 2,000 working tactical nuclear weapons while the United States has around 200 such weapons, half of which are at bases in Italy, Germany, Turkey, Belgium and the Netherlands. "We cannot ignore the plans to modernize nuclear weapons, those free-fall bombs that are in Europe," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told state RIA news agency. "The United States is modernizing them, increasing their accuracy and reducing the power of the nuclear charge, that is, they turn these weapons into 'battlefield weapons', thereby reducing the nuclear threshold," Grushko said.

☆ Fact Check-Alexander Gleason’s map of the world does not prove the earth is flat
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

One Instagram user (here) shared a TikTok video which tries to challenge the fact that that Gleason’s map is a projection of the earth as a globe. Gleason argued that the earth is flat in his 1890 book “Is the Bible from Heaven? ALL 2D MAPS DISTORT EARTHAs Gleason’s map is centered on the north pole, the edges indicate the south pole. “A projection of a person on a page is also flat (see Jeff Brown’s ‘Flat Stanley’ character), but people aren’t flat,” Bennett said. Gleason’s map is a depiction of the earth as a globe in a north-polar azimuthal equidistant projection and is not proof that the earth is flat.

☆ Junk-Rated Companies Search for the Right Time to Tap Investors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Nina Trentmann | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

While there is limited pressure overall as many businesses refinanced in 2020 and 2021 when funding was cheaper and investor appetite stronger, high-yield companies with immediate financing needs have to find the right time to tap investors, corporate bankers say. Adding loans and revolving-credit facilities, speculative companies have maturities of around $1.47 trillion through 2027, ratings firm Moody’s Investors Service said last week. And the high-yield bond market isn’t closed, it has just become more expensive, bankers said. Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. on Friday said that its subsidiary Odeon Finco PLC priced a $400 million bond. Bankers said they have received few calls from triple C-rated companies in recent months looking for maturity extensions.

☆ Factbox: Companies sell their businesses in Russia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The logo of French tyre maker Michelin is seen at a company building in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File PhotoOct 10 (Reuters) - Some Western companies have agreed to sell their Russian assets or hand them over to local managers as they seek to comply with sanctions over the Ukraine conflict and deal with threats from the Kremlin that foreign-owned assets may be seized. Below is a list of firms by sector that have sold their businesses in Russia:AUTOS** British car distributor Inchcape (INCH.L) sold its Russian business to local managementRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register** Italian truck and bus maker Iveco (IVG.MI) transferred its 33% stake in its AMT truck assembly joint venture in Russia to a local partner** French tyre maker Michelin (MICP.PA) intends to transfer its activities in Russia to a new entity under local management by end-2022** French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) sold its majority stake in Avtovaz (AVAZI_p.MM) to a Russian science institute, and transferred all shares in Renault Russia to the city of Moscow** MAN Truck & Bus and Scania, units of German truck maker Traton (8TRA.DE), expect to sell their sales companies in Russia to local partners along with Scania's Russian financing business by Q1 2023BANKS** Britain's HSBC (HSBA.L) agreed to sell its Russian business to Expobank, subject to regulatory approvals in Russia** Czech investment group PPF sold its Russian banking assets, including consumer lender HCFB and its subsidiaries, to investors led by Ivan Tyryshkin** France's Societe Generale (SOGN.PA) sold its Russian business Rosbank (ROSB.MM) to Interros Capital, a firm linked to Russian oligarch Vladimir PotaninCONSUMER ELECTRONICS** Swedish home appliance maker Electrolux (ELUXb.ST) transferred its business in Russia to local management** Its Electrolux Professional (EPROb.ST) branch also sold its Russian business to local management** Whirlpool (WHR.N) sold its Russian operations to Turkey's Arcelik (ARCLK.IS)ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT** Finland's Boreo (BOREO.HE) sold its 90% stake in YE Russia to companies controlled by its current director Yrjö Pönni** U.S. industrial firm Emerson Electric (EMR.N) agreed to sell its Russia business to the local management** Finnish elevator maker Kone (KNEBV.HE) expects to close the sale of its Russian business to local management in Q4 2022** France's Schneider Electric (SCHN.PA) expects to close the sale its Russian unit to local management by end-2022** U.S. elevator maker Otis (OTIS.N) sold its Russia business to local investment firm Ice DevelopmentENERGY** French industrial gases producer Air Liquide (AIRP.PA) agreed to shift its Russian assets to local management, subject to regulatory approvals in Russia** Baker Hughes (BKR.O) agreed to sell its oilfield services business in Russia to local management, with closing expected in H2 2022** Italian utility Enel (ENEI.MI) sold its 56.43% stake in Enel Russia to Lukoil (LKOH.MM) and private fund Gazprombank-Frezia** Norway's Equinor (EQNR.OL) transferred assets of its Russian oil and gas joint ventures to state-owned partner Rosneft (ROSN.MM), and its 30% stake in the Arctic Kharyaga oilfield to state-controlled Russian operator Zarubezhneft** U.S. oilfield services firm Halliburton (HAL.N) sold its Russia operations to a management team made up of former employees** Oil major Shell (SHEL.L) sold its Russian retail and lubricants business to Lukoil** Singapore-based commodities trader Trafigura sold its 10% stake in Vostok Oil project in Siberia to Hong Kong-registered trading firm Nord Axis** Total Energies (TTEF.PA) sold its remaining 20% interest in the Kharyaga oil project to Zarubezhneft, and its 49% stake in Terneftegaz to joint venture partner NovatekFOOD & BEVERAGES** Finland's Atria (ATRAV.HE) sold its fast food business in Russia, Sibylla Rus, to Russian meat producer Cherkizovo (GCHE.MM)** Finland's Fazer sold its Russian unit to Moscow's Kolomenskij Bakery and Confectionery Holding** Irish ingredients giant Kerry Group (KYGa.I) sold its Russian subsidiary to local management and agreed to offload its Belarusian unit to a local operator** Fast food chain McDonald's (MCD.N) sold its Russian business to its licensee Alexander Govor** Finnish food and drinks company Paulig sold its operations in Russia to private Indian investor Vikas Soi** Yum Brands (YUM.N) sold its Pizza Hut business in Russia to a local operator** Finnish food processing firm Raisio (RAIVV.HE) sold its consumer business in Russia to Copacker Agro** Finnish dairy producer Valio sold its Russian business to GK VelkomINDUSTRIAL MACHINERY** Polish measuring devices maker Apator's (APTP.WA) Powogaz unit divested its entire stake in Russia-based AO Teplovodomer** Danish industrial firm Danfoss agreed to sell its Russian and Belarusian business to local management, subject to approval by shareholders and regulatory approvals in Russi

☆ In Puerto Rico’s Troubled Energy System, McKinsey Gets Paid by Both Government and Vendors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Alexander Gladstone | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

McKinsey & Co., the consulting powerhouse that advises not just Puerto Rico’s government but also the primary contractors and vendors for the island territory’s energy system, is facing scrutiny in the wake of the power grid’s continued dysfunction. Since McKinsey was hired as the top consultant to Puerto Rico’s financial-oversight board, which oversees public spending, the firm has helped officials shape efforts to overhaul the territory’s electricity system through a privatization process that resulted in a venture backed by one of McKinsey’s clients winning the lucrative contract to operate the grid.

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☆ Crypto Crash Pulls Bitcoin-Mining Host Compute North Into Bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Alexander Gladstone | Akiko Matsuda | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Ukrainian ex-serviceman claims Russians tortured him in eastern city of Izium
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Tom Balmforth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

When Russian troops withdrew from the town on Sept. 9 and 10, he wept with joy as he and other detainees were suddenly set free. Russia has consistently denied its troops have committed war crimes since its troops invaded Ukraine in February. On Monday, the Kremlin rejected allegations of such abuses in Kharkiv region, where Izium is located, as a "lie". A grave of 17 Ukrainian soldiers was also found. One of the Russian soldiers did surreptitiously give him water without the others seeing, he said, and he was eventually released by his jailors - and found by passers-by.

☆ Fries shortage resolved, successor to McDonald's in Russia eyes full reopening
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Alexander Marrow | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oleg Paroev, CEO of Vkusno & tochka, or "Tasty and that's it", painted a positive picture of the company's first 100 days, but withheld specific details on sales, revenue, new products and import markets. The bumpy transition illustrates as Western companies have had trouble making a seamless exit from Russia, so too have new owners faced challenges when snapping up available assets. He added that potato supply had now been resolved, declining to say which countries now send potatoes to Russia. Since Sept. 16, Vkusno & tochka has been serving cola on tap, now offering Dobry Cola, after Coca-Cola (KO.N) depleted its stock. Bottler Coca Cola HBC AG (CCH.L), which is producing Dobry Cola, said it has no connection with the Coca-Cola Co.

☆ Puerto Rico Re-Examines Plan to Fix Power Grid as Fiona Cuts Electricity
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Andrew Scurria | Alexander Gladstone | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ The affordability of the Sun Belt cannot be overstated, says Piper Sandler's Goldfarb
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe affordability of the Sun Belt cannot be overstated, says Piper Sandler's GoldfarbAlexander Goldfarb, senior REIT analyst at Piper Sandler, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how to look at opportunities in the REIT space, why the single-family REITs are outperforming multi-family REITs and more.

☆ China and Russia present united front at regional summit despite differences
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Nectar Gan | Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

In recent months, China has offered Russia tacit support and stepped up economic assistance to its neighbor, boosting bilateral trade to a record high. But Kewalramani said the SCO could provide a "space (for India) to engage with China and Russia." "Particularly, being on the table while China and Russia are together, because the closer that relationship gets, the trickier it gets for India," he said. Since 2019, Iran, Russia and China have held three joint naval drills amid deepening ties. But some experts say in its current state, the SCO is not really the ideal platform for China and Russia to push that anti-West world order.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi has toured the Pacific islands seeking security deals with them. In this op-ed, Görlach analyzes why China's moves are worrying so many different nations. Recently, China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, completed a tour of the Pacific islands, aiming to increase Beijing's influence in the region through security deals. China's goal is not to improve the quality of life for people in the Pacific, but to become the predominant power there. The deal that China proposed to the Pacific islands focused on security.

Victor große Macke is the founder of Farmerscent. Yet the health of animals affects more than just the quality and quantity of products like milk and meat. For farmers, weakened animals can quickly become a cost factor, as medications like antibiotics are expensive. Lavender oil to boost moodVictor große Macke wanted to find a way to promote animal health with a herbal remedy. "We hope it will get even better with the Internet," said große Macke.

☆ Două secții de votare deschise în Tighina, pe teritoriul necontrolat de Chișinău. „Circumstanțe pentru fraudarea scrutinului” — Moldova.org
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-07 | by ( Georgeta Carasiucenco | Tatiana Beghiu | Ștefan Grigorița | ) www.moldova.org time to read: +11 min

Însă, de această dată vom vorbi despre vaccinurile obligatorii în Republica Moldova și nu numai. Vaccinarea se face la 6 luni, apoi la 2 ani și apoi la 7 ani. De asemenea, a fost eliminată poliomielita și a fost menținut statutul de țară liberă de această infecție. În 2017, în Moldova a fost implementat și vaccinul contra infecțiilor provocate de Papilomavirusul uman (anti-HPV). Vaccinul împotriva tusei convulsive a apărut după mai multe încercări și a fost înregistrat pentru uz în 1948, în SUA.

Persons: OMS, imunizarea, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Glenny, maladiile Organizations: Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, Ministerul Sănătății, Muncii, Protecției Sociale, Republica, budiști, Organizația Mondială a Sănătății ( OMS, OMS Locations: Republica Moldova, Europa, România, Ucraina, Bosnia, Herțegovina, Tusa, Republicii Moldova, Moldova, China, englez, SUA, Ebola

☆ Avocatul lui Ceaus pune la îndoială „dovezile” adunate de fostul judecător: El a fost izolat 1,5 luni. Materialele au fost făcute sub presiune psihologică
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-19 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: +3 min

„El a fost izolat de familie și avocați timp de o lună și jumătate. A fost răpit, de fapt, fără lucruri, doar în haine, iar după răpire, nimeni nu i-a dat lucruri sau documente. Videoclipul care a fost publicat pe un cont de Telegram se numește „Salutări”. Nicolae Ceaus, a fost răpit din centrul Chișinăului, în data de 3 aprilie. Un alt suspect a fost reținut acum 6 zile la intrarea în țară.

Persons: El, Ceaus, Alexander Granovsky, Nicolae Ceaus, Mikola Ceaus, Rostislav, Iulian Balan Locations: Ucraina, Moldova, ucrainean, Chișinăului

☆ Amnesty International i-a atribuit din nou lui Alexei Navalny statutul de „prizonier de conștiință”
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-07 | by ( Milena Onisim | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +1 min

Organizația internațională pentru drepturile omului Amnesty International i-a atribuit din nou opozantului rus Alexei Navalny statutul de „prizonier de conștiință”, scrie Novaya Gazeta. Cu toate acestea, conform Amnesty International, opozantul rus „nu a fost închis pentru nicio infracțiune cunoscută”, ci pentru activitățile sale politice și lupta împotriva corupției. „Acestea sunt acte de conștiință și ar trebui recunoscute ca atare”, se spune în declarația organizației. Apelul lui Amnesty International pentru eliberarea imediată a lui Navalny, așa cum menționează membrii organizației, a rămas în vigoare, deoarece „opozantul rus este persecutat din motive pur politice”. Anterior, asociații lui Navalny, în special Leonid Volkov și Alexander Golovach, au renunțat ei înșiși la statutul de „prizonier de conștiință”.

Persons: rus Alexei, Leonid Volkov, Alexander Golovach Organizations: Amnesty International Locations: rus, Rusia

☆ Procuratura Generală de la Moscova a trimis în judecată dosarul privind retragerea din Rusia în Moldova a peste 126 de miliarde de ruble
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-13 | by ( Diana Severin | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Procuratura Generală de la Moscova a trimis în instanță dosarul penal privind retragerea din Rusia către banca din R. Moldova, Moldindconbank S. A, a mai mult de 126 miliarde ruble. Acest lucru a fost raportat jurnaliștilor vineri de serviciul de presă al Procuraturii Generale, informează Tass. „Procuratura Generală a aprobat un rechizitoriu într-un dosar penal împotriva lui Alexander Korkin, Alexey Sobolev, Lev Pakhomov, Rinat Yusupov și Vinera Sharipova. Cazul penal a fost trimis la Curtea Tverskaya din Moscova”, se arată în mesaj. Vladimir Plahotniuc, Veaceslav Platon și omul de afaceri Renato Usatii au fost anunțați în căutare internațională.

Persons: Alexander Korkin, Lev Pakhomov, Veaceslav Platon, Vladimir Plahotniuc, Oleg Kuzmin, Alexander Grigoriev, Alexei Sobolev, Elena Platon, Renato Usatii Organizations: Procuratura, Express Bank, Bank Locations: Moscova, Rusia, Moldova, Chișinău, coproprietari, OJSC Bank, SA

☆ Procuratura Generală de la Moscova a trimis în instanță dosarul privind retragerea a peste 126 de miliarde de ruble din Rusia în Moldova
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-13 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

Procuratura Generală de la Moscova a trimis în instanță dosarul privind retragerea a peste 126 de miliarde de ruble din Rusia în MoldovaProcuratura Generală de la Moscova a trimis în instanță dosarul penal privind retragerea din Rusia de către banca din Republica Moldova, Moldindconbank S. A, a mai mult de 126 miliarde ruble. Acest lucru a fost raportat jurnaliștilor vineri de serviciul de presă al Procuraturii Generale, informează Tass. „Procuratura Generală a aprobat un rechizitoriu într-un dosar penal împotriva lui Alexander Korkin, Alexey Sobolev, Lev Pakhomov, Rinat Yusupov și Viner Sharipova. Cazul penal a fost trimis la Curtea Tverskoy din Moscova”, se arată în mesaj. Plahotniuc, Veaceslav Platon și omul de afaceri Renato Usatii au fost incluși pe lista internațională de căutări.

Persons: Alexander Korkin, Lev Pakhomov, Veaceslav Platon, Vladimir Plahotniuc, Oleg Kuzmin, Alexander Grigoriev, Alexei Sobolev, Elena Platon, Plahotniuc, Renato Usatii Organizations: Procuratura, Moldova Procuratura, Express Bank, Bank Locations: Moscova, Rusia, Moldova, Republica Moldova, Chișinău, coproprietari, OJSC Bank, SA

☆ Inelul de logodnă primit de Maria Şarapova valorează o avere
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-20 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Inelul de logodnă primit de Maria Şarapova valorează o avereMaria Sharapova, 33 de ani, a luat în 2020 cea mai grea decizie sportivă din viaţa sa. A renunţat la cariera sportivă, singura viaţă pe care a trăit-o până la această vârstă. Maria a fost cerută în căsătorie de către Alexander Gilkes, un bogat om de afaceri britanic, iar data nunţii urmează să fie anunţată. Dar până la nuntă s-a aflat cât valorează inelul de logodnă cu care Maria a apărut în poza publicată pe Instagram, pe 1 ianuarie 2021. ", a scris Maria alături de poza cu inelul de logodnă pe mână.

Persons: Maria Şarapova, Maria, rusoaica, Alexander Gilkes, Jessica McCormack, toţii . Organizations: Piatra Locations: britanic

☆ Rusia a înregistrat peste 60.000 de decese provocate de COVID-19
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-07 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: 1 min

În ultimele 24 de ore, numărul deceselor provocate de COVID-19 a crescut cu 506. La nivel național, bilanțul deceselor asociate noului coronavirus a ajuns la 60.457, potrivit centrului de răspuns la COVID-19. Rușii vaccinează la foc automat Directorul Institutului de Cercetare Gamaleia pentru Epidemiologie și Microbiologie din Moscova, Alexander Gintsburg, a anunțat, marți, că Rusia a vaccinat peste un milion de persoane împotriva COVID-19. Acesta a precizat că aproximativ 100.000 de oameni au fost imunizați cu Sputnik V, vaccin creat în Rusia. Autoritățile sanitare din această țară au început campania de imunizare a populației în primele zile ale lunii decembrie.

Persons: Alexander Gintsburg Organizations: Sputnik Locations: Moscova, Rusia

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