Category: energy

May 8

Office Over-Supply in South Africa Puts Redefine Rents Under Pressure

Article content (Bloomberg) — Redefine Properties Ltd., South Africa’s second-largest real estate investment trust, said an oversupply of offices has kept rents under pressure. The company’s profit plunged 63% to 798.5 million rand ($43.5 million) in the six months ended Feb. 28. Rising interest rates and unprecedented power outages prompted the company to lower its […]
May 7

Lines Stretch Down the Block at Food Banks as Costs Go Up and Pandemic Aid Expires

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Price of groceries has grown 50% faster than overall inflation since 2020 Author of the article: Bloomberg News Mike Dorning Published May 07, 2023  •  6 minute read Join the conversation Melissa Lopes has started going to the Boston Red Cross food pantry once, sometimes twice a week since her benefits were […]
May 6

Berkshire’s Operating Profit Rises Fueled by Geico’s Rebound

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. posted an increase in operating earnings after its auto-insurer Geico swung to profitability following some six quarters of losses. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Max Reyes Published May 06, 2023  •  2 minute read Join the conversation An attendee looks at books during a […]