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17 Types of Lawyers: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Ever wondered why there are so many lawyer specialties? The legal world is vast, and each type of lawyer has its own unique role. Whether…
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LVMH’s subdued sales temper hopes for a rapid luxury rebound
LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods declined in the fourth quarter, casting doubt on the prospects for a quick recovery in luxury…
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HSBC plans biggest investment banking retrenchment in decades
HSBC plans to wind down its M&A and some equities businesses in Europe and the Americas, the bank said on Tuesday (Jan 28), accelerating a…
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Microsoft shares slide as cloud forecast, AI spending disappoint
MICROSOFT on Wednesday (Jan 29) forecast disappointing growth in its cloud computing business, sending its shares down more than 5 per…
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IBM beats profit estimates as AI shift boosts software performance, shares surge
THE International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) surpassed fourth-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday (Jan 29), driven by robust…
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Waymo is getting ready to tackle Los Angeles' freeways. How have the robotaxis fared so far?
Waymo’s fleet of electric, self-driving taxis has been on the streets of Los Angeles for a few months now. And in a post on X this week,…
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Cloud vs. Virtual: What You Don't Know Could Cost You
Are you trying to figure out the whole cloud computing vs. virtualization thing, huh? It’s a big deal, especially if you want to save cash…
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US markets: Stock buyers step in to boost tech after AI jolt
The world’s largest technology companies climbed after a selloff that shook markets around the globe, with traders gearing up for the…
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Construction companies need to collaborate and plan better as demand climbs
Poaching and project delays could plague the sector as it faces a greater strain on manpower and resources STRONG growth in construction…
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Logan Group says creditors holding 66% debt have agreed to overhaul plan
DEFAULTED Chinese developer Logan Group said creditors holding over 66 per cent of the group’s US$6.2 billion offshore debt have signed an…
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World’s richest people lose US$108 billion after DeepSeek sell-off
The world’s 500 richest people, led by Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, lost a combined US$108 billion on Monday (Jan 27) as a tech-led…
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Who is Liang Wenfeng: The geek behind DeepSeek?
The rise of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek caused a meltdown in US tech stocks on Monday (Jan 27). Nvidia on Monday…
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Business Owner Salaries Revealed: The Shocking Truth
Ever wondered what the average business owner salary looks like? It’s not always the glamorous figure you might imagine. Many business…
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Singapore shares rise before Chinese New Year break; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks ended higher on Tuesday (Jan 28), before markets closed for the Chinese New Year break. At the close, the Straits Times…
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Aims Apac Reit’s 9M DPU rises 1.1% to S$0.0707
THE manager of Aims Apac Reit (AA Reit) on Tuesday (Jan 28) posted a 1.1 per cent increase in distribution per unit (DPU) to S$0.0707 for…
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Why Chinese AI company DeepSeek is spooking investors on U.S. tech
Major U.S. tech stocks, including Nvidia, Oracle and Broadcom, plummeted Monday after Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek…
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US: Wall St opens sharply lower as China's AI push rattles Big Tech
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday (Jan 27), as the surging popularity of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model…
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Keppel Reit H2 2024 DPU falls 3.4 per cent to S$0.028; manager confident of strong Singapore office demand
DPU fall comes despite a 13.6% increase in H2 FY2024 net property income to S$105.1 million THE manager of Keppel Real Estate Investment…
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ECB to cut rates again, with a nervous eye on Trump - The Business Times
EUROZONE rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs again this week, confident their efforts to lower inflation will remain on track…
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With the Fed likely to stay pat on rates, investors will scrutinise every detail for any deviation on policy - The Business Times
This time, unlike at previous high-stakes meetings, no one expects to see any surprises THE US Federal Reserve is so likely to leave…
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With the Fed likely to stand pat on rates, investors will scrutinise every detail for any deviation on policy
This time, unlike at previous high-stakes meetings, no one expects to see any surprises THE US Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest…
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Chinese commodities firms bear the brunt of a slowing economy - The Business Times
Overcapacity has compounded the impact of China’s slowing growth on these stalwarts of the old economy CHINESE industrial profits show…
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Gold inches lower as US dollar rises, Fed meeting in focus - The Business Times
GOLD prices edged lower in early Asian hours on Monday (Jan 27) as the US dollar gained, while investors awaited more guidance on interest…
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JPMorgan, PineBridge stay bullish on Asia’s wobbling junk bonds - The Business Times
PINEBRIDGE Investments and JPMorgan Asset Management are sticking with bullish bets for Asian junk-rated bonds given elevated yields and a…