Swatch Group H1 Net Profit Declines
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Swatch Group H1 Net Profit Declines

(RTTNews) - Swatch Group reported that its first half net result attributable to shareholders declined to 3 million Swiss francs from 136 million francs, prior year. Earnings per registered share was 0.01 francs compared to 0.52 francs. Operating profit declined to 68 million francs from 204 million francs. First half net sales declined to 3.06 billion francs compared to 3.44 billion francs, prior year. The company said decline in sales is exclusively attributable to China. The Group's net sales at constant exchange rates were 7.1% below the previous year, on a comparable basis, excluding the eyewear business in the Middle...
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Volvo Car Swings To Loss In Q2
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Volvo Car Swings To Loss In Q2

(RTTNews) - Volvo Car AB (VLVCY, VOLCAR-B.ST), a Swedish manufacturer of luxury vehicles, on Thursday announced that it reported a net loss in the second quarter compared to the previous year. The decline was largely driven by reduced wholesale volumes and negative currency impacts from a stronger Swedish krona during the quarter, though higher used car sales helped cushion the effect. For the second quarter, net loss came in at SEK 8.10 billion compared to net income of SEK 5.65 billion last year. Loss per share was SEK 2.53 versus earnings per share of SEK 1.79 in the previous year....
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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit: 5 Science-Backed Steps That Actually Work
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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit: 5 Science-Backed Steps That Actually Work

You know that moment when you’re reaching for your phone at 2 AM, telling yourself it’s just to check the time, but suddenly you’re deep into social media scrolling? Or when you promise yourself this is the last time you’ll hit snooze, only to repeat the same dance tomorrow morning? We’ve all been there. These automatic behaviors feel like they’re running the show, and honestly, sometimes it feels like we’re just passengers in our own lives. Here’s the thing about bad habits—they’re sneaky. What starts as an innocent stress-relief activity (hello, late-night snacking) or a quick dopamine hit (just one more TikTok video) gradually becomes a deeply ingrained pattern that seems impossible to shake. The frustrating part? You know exactly what you’re doing wrong. You’ve probably tried to quit multiple times. Yet somehow, despite your best...
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