Nov 02, 2023
Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - On the boundary of dangerous territory, a troop of about 30 individuals engaging in a border patrol climbs a rocky hill to conduct reconnaissance. Detecting the sounds of adversaries a bit too close for comfort,…

Nov 02, 2023
Barrick Gold beats Q3 profit estimates on higher production, lower costs

By Divya Rajagopal and Seher Dareen (Reuters) -Barrick Gold Corp beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday, as the Canadian gold miner benefited from increased production and higher bullion prices. The Toronto-based company also said it was on track…

Nov 02, 2023
Starlink achieves cash-flow breakeven, says SpaceX CEO Musk

(Reuters) -SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the rocket company's satellite internet unit, Starlink, had achieved cash flow breakeven. In 2021, Musk said SpaceX would spin off and take Starlink public once its cash flow was reasonably predictable. Since…

Nov 02, 2023
Duke Energy beats profit estimates on higher margins

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Duke Energy Corp on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit, with the company pointing to higher retail margins and so-called rider charges which are added to utility bills to recoup some costs.…

Nov 02, 2023
ProShares launches ether futures ETF for crypto bears

By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) - ProShares is rolling out the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that allows investors to take a bearish view on ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, the firm said on Thursday. ProShares Short Ether Strategy is designed to…