Policy
UK Workplace Harassment and Trade Union Access Reforms Take Effect
New employment rules strengthen employers' harassment-prevention duties and create a statutory route for unions to seek physical or digital workplace access.
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World
India Reports Green Hydrogen Offtake Commitments Exceeding 550,000 Tonnes a Year
Government figures show 23 signed supply agreements covering 555,610 tonnes of green-hydrogen equivalent annually, with most contracted output intended for export.
Policy
UK Sets Out Voluntary Tech Workplace and Investment Standards to Support Women
Two proposed industry standards would address workplace culture and venture-capital access, while a separate support programme for women-led scale-ups is planned for 2027.
Government
Armenia Approves Rules for New Biometric Passports and ID Cards Starting November 1
The government has approved application and issuance procedures for its new identity documents, including digital preregistration, biometric collection and privately operated service centres.
Policy
UK Water Regulators Report 2,991 Pollution Incidents as Environmental Performance Worsens
A first joint review of water utilities in England and Wales finds persistent pollution problems despite high drinking-water compliance and planned infrastructure investment.
World
Mondelez Reports Higher Third-Quarter Profit as Cocoa Costs Ease
The Oreo and Cadbury maker posted $9.97 billion in revenue and higher adjusted earnings, with lower ingredient costs and stronger product volumes supporting margins.
World
Starbucks Reports 7.2% Global Same-Store Sales Growth as Quarterly Revenue Falls
The coffee chain reported stronger comparable sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, but consolidated revenue declined after a change in how its China operations are accounted for.
World
Hershey Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast as Third-Quarter Profit Rebounds
The chocolate and snack producer reported higher quarterly revenue and more than doubled net income, while cautioning that organic sales growth remains modest.
World
Arthur J. Gallagher Reports Higher Third-Quarter Revenue and Earnings
The insurance brokerage reported $3.93 billion in revenue before reimbursements and $406 million in net earnings, supported by commissions, fees and acquisitions.
World
PennyMac Quarterly Net Income Drops to $29 Million as Mortgage Originations Slow
The mortgage company reported a steep annual earnings decline, lower loan production and a planned sale of servicing rights as it seeks to reduce expenses.
World
Gilead Raises 2026 Product Sales Forecast as HIV Revenue Grows 18%
The drugmaker reported $8.3 billion in quarterly product sales and lifted its annual outlook, while acquisition-related charges weighed on its earnings forecast.
World
Pinterest Reaches 661 Million Monthly Users but Quarterly Net Income Falls 77%
The visual-search platform reported record monthly users and 12% revenue growth, but profit declined sharply and its holiday-quarter sales forecast signalled slower expansion.
World
DaVita Raises Low End of 2026 Earnings Outlook as Cash Flow Declines
The dialysis provider reported higher third-quarter revenue and earnings, but free cash flow fell from a year earlier and its China business recorded an impairment charge.
World
Intel Reports $16.5 Billion in Third-Quarter Revenue and Forecasts Weaker Holiday Quarter
The chipmaker posted higher quarterly sales but projected $15 billion to $16 billion in fourth-quarter revenue amid weaker PC demand and manufacturing disruption.
World
Reddit Plans Login Tests as Search Referrals Decline Despite 53% Revenue Growth
Reddit will test a more login-focused browsing experience outside the United States after reporting weaker search referrals and stronger advertising revenue.
World
Rivian Raises 2026 Delivery Forecast as R2 Becomes Its Best-Selling Vehicle
The electric-vehicle maker reported 19,248 quarterly deliveries and higher revenue, although its automotive operations continued to record a gross loss.
World
Amazon Reports $201.9 Billion Quarterly Sales as AWS Growth Accelerates to 39%
Amazon's cloud division grew rapidly in the third quarter, but heavy infrastructure spending pushed trailing free cash flow into negative territory.
World
Walmart Expands Symbotic Automation Agreement With $6 Billion Commitment
The retailer's expanded multiyear agreement covers automation at 25 US regional distribution centers, with spending and installations expected over several years.
World
Linde Raises 2026 Profit Forecast as Semiconductor Gas Demand Drives Quarterly Sales
The industrial gases supplier posted $9.4 billion in third-quarter sales and increased its adjusted earnings forecast, while reported net income declined.
Diplomacy
South Korea and Germany Elevate Ties With Technology and Energy Agreements
Presidents Lee and Chancellor Merz agreed on an enhanced strategic partnership and signed measures covering industrial research, energy cooperation and taxation.