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Brazil Forecasts Record Soybean Harvest, But Area Expansion Hits Two-Decade Low
Conab projected Brazil’s 2026/27 soybean crop at a record 181.64 million tons, but growth in planted area slowed to its lowest rate in 20 years amid tight farmer margins.
PicPay IPO Signals New, Disciplined Era for Brazilian Tech on Nasdaq
Brazilian fintech PicPay's successful Nasdaq IPO, which valued the firm at $2.5 billion, marks a return to U.S. markets focused on profitability over pure growth.
Brazil Startup Funding Plummets 49% as Venture Capitalists Prioritize Profit Over Growth
Venture capital investment into Brazilian startups fell by nearly half in the first eight months of 2026, signaling a market shift toward profitability and away from rapid expansion.
Brazil Tax Overhaul to Slash Reinsurers’ Tax Burden, Freeing Deferred Tax Assets
A bill approved by the Brazilian Senate will cut the corporate tax rate for local reinsurers from roughly 40% to 24%, boosting profitability.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter Surges on Nasdaq, Backed by Record Profitability
Brazilian fintech Inter & Co, which trades directly on the Nasdaq, saw shares climb after reporting strong second-quarter profitability.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Jumps as Investors Focus on Record Margins
Inter & Co. (INTR) stock rose 3.37% on Nasdaq as strong Q2 earnings, featuring record profitability, outweighed concerns over credit risk.
Brazilian Digital Bank Inter&Co Jumps on Nasdaq as Strong Earnings Momentum Continues
Brazilian fintech Inter&Co saw its US-listed shares surge 3.37% on Friday, following strong Q2 results and a strategic focus on profitability.
Brazil’s New 1.99% Credit Cap Threatens Margins for Small-Cap High-Rate Lenders
The launch of the 'Desenrola Adimplentes' program, capping personal loan interest at 1.99% per month, creates a market distortion that pressures fintech and small bank profitability in Brazil.
Brazil’s New Credit Program Pits Public Banks Against Private Lenders
Desenrola Adimplentes offers low-cost loans to solvent borrowers, but private banks resist due to profitability concerns.
Inter & Co. Stock Plunges Nearly 8% as Macro Risk Eclipses Record Brazilian Digital Bank Earnings
INTR, one of the few Brazilian stocks with a direct US listing, fell 7.87% despite reporting record profitability for Q2.
Boa Safra Q2 Results Will Test Pivot From Aggressive Growth to Profitability
Brazilian seed company Boa Safra (SOJA3) faces a critical test in its Q2 earnings as investors look for a sharp reduction in working capital consumption to justify its high debt load.
Creditas Q2 AI Strategy Delivers Record R$1.14 Billion Origination, Stabilizing Operating Loss at Near-Breakeven
LatAm fintech Creditas posted record Q2 origination of R$1.14 billion and stabilized its operating loss, showcasing how deep AI integration drives profitability.
Sugarcane Producers Gain Profit Edge as Ethanol Price Parity Hits 8-Year High
Competitive price of hydrous ethanol against gasoline, driven by high production, boosts profitability for Brazil's sugar and energy sector.
Marcopolo Net Profit Drops 15.5% in Q2 on Margin Pinch from Product Mix and FX Headwinds
Brazilian bus manufacturer Marcopolo (POMO4) saw Q2 net profit fall to R$271.2 million as lower-margin sales and unfavorable foreign exchange rates hurt profitability.
Usiminas Posts R$761 Million Q2 EBITDA Beat, But Non-Recurring Gains and Q3 Margin Pressure Temper Enthusiasm
Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas (USIM5) reported better-than-expected Q2 EBITDA, but analysts warn recurring profitability will fall in Q3 due to rising costs.
Argentine SaaS COR Lands $30 Million to Fuel AI-Driven Expansion into Brazil Enterprise Software Market
COR, an Argentine B2B software firm, closed a $30M Series A led by FTV Capital, using the capital and its Mercado Livre founder backing to target Brazil's $22B SaaS sector.
Argentine-Founded COR Secures $30M, Names Brazil Primary Growth Market for Enterprise AI
AI profitability platform COR raised $30 million from FTV Capital to accelerate its expansion, signaling confidence in Brazil’s B2B enterprise tech sector.
TIM’s Cautious AI Monetization Strategy Aims to Avoid ‘Unlimited WhatsApp Error’
Brazilian telecom TIM S.A. is delaying AI-integrated mobile plans to protect ARPU, avoiding the profitability pitfalls seen after the 'unlimited WhatsApp' shift.
Hapvida (HAPV3) Pivots to Premium Segment with NotreDame Saúde to Boost Average Ticket
Hapvida launches 'NotreDame Saúde' brand in August, focusing on high-margin premium plans to lift profitability, marking a shift in strategy.