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Olin Wethington is a former US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, and is currently a member and director of the Council on Global Financial Regulation.

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GlaxoSmithKline Reports Strong Q2 Growth on Vaccine and Specialty Medicines Demand

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced strong second-quarter results on July 7, driven by robust sales of vaccines and specialty medicines. The UK-based pharmaceutical giant reported revenue of £12.6 billion ($15.4...

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Volkswagen Sees Growth in Q2 with Electric Vehicle Sales Surging

Volkswagen AG reported strong second-quarter financial results on July 8, driven by a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales. The German automaker posted revenue of €73 billion ($79...

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Sony Corporation Posts Solid Q2 Results as Gaming and Entertainment Drive Growth

Sony Corporation reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 8, powered by robust performance in its gaming and entertainment divisions. The Japanese conglomerate announced revenue of ¥3.4 trillion ($25 billion),...

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Nestlé Reports Solid Q2 Growth Led by Health and Wellness Products

Nestlé S.A., the world’s largest food and beverage company, reported solid second-quarter results on July 8, driven by strong demand for health-focused and sustainable products. The Swiss multinational posted...

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Shell Posts Strong Q2 Earnings Amid Rising Energy Prices and Renewables Investment

Royal Dutch Shell Plc reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 8, boosted by higher global energy prices and increased investment in renewable energy projects. The Anglo-Dutch energy giant announced...

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Toyota Reports Strong Q2 Earnings Driven by Electric Vehicle Demand

Toyota Motor Corporation posted impressive second-quarter earnings on July 8, driven primarily by robust demand for its electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models. The Japanese automaker reported revenue of...

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Rio Tinto Reports Higher Q2 Earnings on Strong Commodity Prices and Operational Gains

Rio Tinto plc, one of the world’s largest mining companies, reported higher second-quarter earnings on July 7, boosted by strong commodity prices and improved operational efficiency. The Anglo-Australian giant...

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L’Oréal Posts Strong Q2 Sales Growth Driven by Emerging Markets and Premium Brands

L’Oréal S.A., the world’s leading cosmetics and beauty company, reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of 2025, driven by robust demand in emerging markets and continued success...

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HSBC Reports Strong Q2 Profit as Asia Markets Drive Growth

HSBC Holdings plc posted robust second-quarter profits on July 7, fueled by strong performance across its Asian markets and increased demand for wealth management services. The global banking giant...

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Siemens Energy Sees Revenue Boost from Renewable Projects and Grid Modernization

Siemens Energy AG reported solid second-quarter earnings on July 7, driven by growing demand for renewable energy solutions and grid modernization projects worldwide. The German industrial giant posted revenue...

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Argentina’s Energy Secretary in 2002, and subsequently its World Bank representative. Alieto Guadagni has a doctorate in economics from the University of Chile. In 1991 he undertook the role of undersecretary of Production for Defense in the Ministry of Defense in Argentina, and consequently became secretary of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Relations. In 1993, Guadagni was appointed an official ambassador of Brazil. He has worked as a consultant for international organisations such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations, in addition to being a researcher at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.

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