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US: S&P 500 edges higher with trade negotiations, earnings in focus
The S&P 500 edged up at the open on Thursday (Apr 24), as investors assessed a bevy of mixed corporate results and developments in the…
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Hong Kong bourse operator to shift headquarters in US$812 million deal
Hong Kong’s bourse operator will shift its headquarters, it said on Thursday (Apr 24) and will take over the top nine floors of a building…
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Nissan sees 750 billion yen loss as restructuring charges mount
Nissan Motor said it will post a net loss of as much as 750 billion yen (S$6.9 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March as…
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Nestle sales rise on price hikes for coffee, cocoa products
Nestle’s sales rose as the maker of Nespresso and KitKat candy bars increased prices to counter soaring costs for coffee and cocoa.…
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Singapore stocks end flat on Thursday; markets across Asia end mixed
Local stocks ended Thursday (Apr 24) muted, following a mixed performance in other Asian markets after China signalled its openness to…
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Huawei raises record 20 billion yuan in Chinese debt issuance spree
The parent of Huawei Technologies is tapping low borrowing costs in China’s credit market to raise a record amount of debt, as trade…
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BNP looks past tariff slowdown fears after investment bank boost in Q1
FRANCE’S BNP Paribas reported first-quarter earnings in line with expectations thanks to rising sales at its investment bank, and stuck…
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Cars didn’t arrive after months – so Singapore dealer for China EV brand Neta closed: sources
The abrupt closure of Evology Automobile – the dealer/distributor for China automotive brand Neta – earlier this month happened because…
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Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
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Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
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Las Vegas Sands drops out of contest to develop New York City area casino
Applications are due in June, with a final decision expected by December, according to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board…
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Keppel posts more than 25% jump in Q1 net profit, expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel’s net profit rose more than 25 per cent for the first quarter ended March, driven by improvements in its real estate and asset…
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Sinarmas Land loses free float; trading to be suspended
The offer by Lyon Investments receives valid acceptances to acquire 92.3% of shares Shares of Sinarmas Land that are held by the public no…
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix’s profit soars 158% on AI demand boost
SK Hynix’s operating profit jumped a bigger-than-expected 158 per cent, helped by both a global race in artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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Europe: Shares at near three-week highs as US-China trade tiff appears to ease
European shares climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday (Apr 23), boosted by strong earnings from Europe’s largest software maker…
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Warner Bros. Discovery's Max joins the password-sharing crackdown
The password sharing crackdown has come for Max users. On Tuesday, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service said it is…
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Mapletree Logistics Trust’s Q4 DPU falls 11.6%; manager warns trade tensions could weigh on performance
Lower revenue contribution from China and weak regional currencies crimped Mapletree Logistics Trust’s (MLT) earnings for its fourth…
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Boeing reports small quarterly loss, confirms 2025 plane output targets
It reported a loss of US$123 million in Q1, smaller than the US$343 million loss in the year-ago period Boeing reported a smaller than…
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Investors relieved Musk will refocus on Tesla, but worry about brand damage
Tesla investors breathed a sigh of relief after CEO Elon Musk said he would refocus his attention on the electric automaker, but that…
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High-90s support for all resolutions at CDL’s annual general meeting
All resolutions tabled at City Developments Ltd’s (CDL’s) annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday (Apr 23) were passed, with support…
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Digital Core Reit’s Q1 distributable income rises 9.9% to US$11.7 million
Its revenue is up 79.9% at US$44.2 million; net property income grows 41.8% to US$22.4 million Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust…
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YouTube turns 20 years old. How it changed TV as we know it
The grainy 19-second YouTube video that started it all hardly had the makings of a viral sensation. Shot at the San Diego Zoo, the…
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PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business: sources
International is exploring the sale of its 20 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business, two people with knowledge of the matter…
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Xiaomi delays release of first SUV after fatal road accident
Investors are betting on EVs to drive the company’s business, with China’s smartphone market suffering from fierce competition and…