Centrist Social Democratic Party emerges as the big winner, electing 887 mayors; Brazilian Democratic Movement secures 854 10/28/2024 This year’s municipal election results have diluted the national polarization between President Lula and former President Jair Bolsonaro. In most of the 50 runoff contests, candidates occupying the political center emerged victorious. Those who remained strictly within […]
Metric derived from the ratio of shareholder payouts to stock price 10/25/2024 Petrobras has emerged as the Brazilian company with the highest dividend yield this year. The preferred and common shares of the oil giant are leading the list of stocks with the highest “dividend yield” (DY) percentage, according to a report by financial information […]
ith a rise of 0.54% in October, the IPCA-15 presents concerning data, according to economists, and inflation estimates for this year may worsen 10/25/2024 Mid-month inflation index IPCA-15— a barometer for Brazil’s full month official inflation—presented “concerning” data in the eyes of economists, potentially triggering upward revisions in inflation estimates for 2024. The index rose […]
With a competitive cost, Be8 BeVant reduces carbon monoxide emissions by up to 50%, becoming a solution for companies seeking to meet short-term sustainability goals 10/24/2024 Be8, the leading biodiesel company in the country, announces the start of production of Be8 BeVant for the next month. Be8 BeVant is an innovative bio-distilled methyl ester biofuel, which fully replaces fossil diesel and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%. The company is currently just waiting for the license from the National Agency […]
In an accelerated transition scenario, hybrid and electric vehicles are projected to dominate local market, comprising 54% of sales by 2030 10/24/2024 In five years, sales of hybrid and electric vehicles are expected to surpass those of combustion models. According to consultancy studies commissioned by the industry, this shift may occur even sooner. Currently, hybrid […]
According to the grid operator, new lines will restore wind and solar generation levels seen before the August 2023 blackout 10/22/2024 Brazil’s national grid operator ONS has increased the capacity to transmit renewable power from Brazil’s Northeast to the rest of the country with the activation of three new transmission lines and a power substation. […]
Combination of the two companies could generate revenue of R$16bn and capture a market share of approximately 17% in the laboratory industry 10/22/2024 Negotiations for a merger between EMS and Hypera could mark the start of a second wave of consolidation among Brazilian drugmakers. There is an expectation that other groups may accelerate mergers and […]
Early redemption of debentures totaled R$76.4bn from January to September, nearly ten times the amount from the same period last year 10/22/2024 Amid a rush by investors and issuers into the corporate debt market, and consequently, a sharp reduction in risk premiums, companies have already repurchased R$76.4 billion in debentures from January to September, a […]
Lack of “deliveries” in fiscal area concerns, with pressure on exchange rates, interest rates 10/21/2024 The anticipated cooling of economic activity after a surprising first semester is beginning to show in indicators, along with decreasing fiscal momentum. What could be seen as a relief and good news for inflation, however, is overshadowed by the growing […]
Ibre-FGV study shows formal job openings in 2024 increased by 45.2% for women and 10.1% among men 10/21/2024 In a scenario where women remain underrepresented in the job market, the rate of formal job creation for them in 2024 has so far been much higher than for men. This movement has helped reduce inequality in […]