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From Stadium Crowds to Billion-Dollar Revenue Milestones

From Stadium Crowds to Billion-Dollar Revenue Milestones

Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, spanning from 2022 to 2025, has been a monumental success, breaking records and setting new benchmarks ...
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How Coldplay Turned a Global Tour Into an Environmental Mission

How Coldplay Turned a Global Tour Into an Environmental Mission

Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, spanning from 2022 to 2025, is not just a musical journey but a groundbreaking effort in sustainable to...
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Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

By Leila Miller BUENOS AIRES, June 4 (Reuters) - Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.
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Brazil's Rare Earth Resources Attract Global Investment Amidst Chinese Dominance

Brazil's Rare Earth Resources Attract Global Investment Amidst Chinese Dominance

Brazil is gaining international attention for its vast rare earth resources, which are critical for technologies such as electric vehicles and wind turbines. The country holds an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, making it the second-largest holder after China. Global mining companies are increasingly investing in Brazil to diversify supply chains away from China. The National Mining Agency of Brazil is currently evaluating 2,758 rare earth projects, with a significant increase in mining applications filed between 2023 and 2024. In April, USA Rare Earths acquired Brazil's only active rare earth mine for $2.8 billion, highlighting the strategic importance of these resources.
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Atlas Renewable Energy Halts $1 Billion Solar Projects in Brazil Due to High Curtailment Rates

Atlas Renewable Energy Halts $1 Billion Solar Projects in Brazil Due to High Curtailment Rates

Atlas Renewable Energy, backed by BlackRock, has decided to freeze $1 billion in planned solar investments in Brazil. The decision comes as a result of high curtailment rates, which have become a significant bottleneck for renewable energy expansion in the country. Curtailment rates for solar projects reached approximately 27% in 2025, significantly higher than the previous year, according to Rystad Energy estimates. The national grid operator's frequent rejection of renewable power has exacerbated the issue, leading Atlas to put on hold 1.5 gigawatts of planned construction. The company, which has one of the largest fleets of renewable energy projects in the Americas, faces challenges due to the lag in transmission infrastructure development, which is unable to keep pace with capacity additions.
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WuXi Biologics Completes Topping-Out of Singapore Facility, Enhancing Global Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain

WuXi Biologics Completes Topping-Out of Singapore Facility, Enhancing Global Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain

WuXi Biologics Completes Topping-Out of Singapore Facility, Enhancing Global Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain
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NC State and Virginia Football Game Relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville

NC State and Virginia Football Game Relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville

NC State and Virginia Football Game Relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville
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Why Castelão Is More Than a Football Stadium

Why Castelão Is More Than a Football Stadium

Castelão Stadium in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, is more than just a venue for football matches; it is a vital part of the community's social fabric. ...
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Atlas Renewable Energy Halts $1 Billion Solar Projects in Brazil Due to Grid Issues

Atlas Renewable Energy Halts $1 Billion Solar Projects in Brazil Due to Grid Issues

Atlas Renewable Energy, backed by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, has decided to freeze $1 billion in planned solar projects in Brazil. The decision is attributed to high curtailment rates and frequent rejections of renewable power by the national grid operator. Atlas, one of the largest solar power producers in South America, had planned to start construction on 1.5 gigawatts of solar projects in Brazil. However, the growing curtailment rates, which reached about 27% for solar in 2025, have become a significant bottleneck for renewable energy expansion. The company currently has 10 projects in Brazil at various stages of development.
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Take Five: Houston, we have an IPO

Take Five: Houston, we have an IPO

June 5 (Reuters) - The public listing of SpaceX will take centre stage as it looks likely to become one of the top 10 most valuable U.S. listed firms after it goes public, while a rate hike from the European Central Bank on Thursday seems nailed on.
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US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures

US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures

By David Lawder and Anusha Shah June 2 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed imposing additional duties of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining their failures to curb trade in goods made with forced labor are unreasonable and restrict U.S. commerce.
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BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Colleen Howe SHANGHAI, June 3 (Reuters) - Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in Brazil on hold as the national grid operator has periodically rejected renewable power, CEO Carlos