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Stocks to watch: UOB, Qian Hu
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Oct 4): UOB: The bank’s Sydney branch…
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Binance’s crypto market share drops to lowest level in four years
BINANCE’S rehabilitative efforts appear to be slow to take root, with the largest crypto platform’s share of trading volume in the roughly…
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Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi: report
TESLA plans to design four new versions of its in-house battery to power the Cybertruck, its forthcoming robotaxi and other electric…
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ExxonMobil expects third-quarter earnings were hit by lower oil prices
A SLUMP in oil prices probably reduced ExxonMobil’s third-quarter upstream earnings by US$600 million to US$1 billion, the oil major…
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Europe: Shares fall as Middle East jitters curb risk-taking
EUROPEAN shares declined on Thursday (Oct 3), as investors remained wary of risk-taking amid elevated geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
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US: Stocks fall amid caution over Middle East
WALL Street stocks slipped on Thursday (Oct 3), extending a downcast week as markets assessed tensions in the Middle East and awaited key…
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Will ESR-Logos Reit cash in on buying interest in short-lease hospitality assets?
Even if the price fetched is below the end-2023 valuation, it may be worthwhile for the Reit to strike a deal for its hotel and convention…
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The Judge From Hell Episode 5: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
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Safe-haven US dollar climbs; sterling falls on dovish Bailey comments
THE US dollar strengthened on Thursday (Oct 3) on expectations the US Federal Reserve will not rush to cut interest rates, while the pound…
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China’s WuXi explores sale of pharma operations as US restrictions loom: FT
WUXI AppTec and WuXi Biologics are planning to sell some of their operations after the Chinese biotech companies were targeted by the US…
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Starbucks buys research farms as climate change threatens coffee supply
STARBUCKS is buying two new research farms that will test everything from drones to microbes as it seeks to make coffee more resilient to…
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New laws close gap in California on deepfake child pornography
Using an AI-powered app to create fake nude pictures of people without their consent violates all sorts of norms, especially when those…
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Singapore stocks fall as regional bourses end mixed; STI down 0.2%
Across the broader market, decliners beat advancers 340 to 261, after 1.3 billion shares worth S$1.3 billion change hands SINGAPORE shares…
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7-Eleven owner seeking to sell off part of stake in banking unit
SEVEN & i Holdings, the convenience-store operator facing a takeover approach from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, is exploring the…
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Adani Group to supply clean energy for Google’s India cloud operations
INDIA’S Adani Group will supply clean energy to power Google’s cloud services and operations in India, the ports-to- power conglomerate…
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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son envisions AI running households in next few years
SOFTBANK Group founder Masayoshi Son sketched out one of the most aggressive timelines for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)…
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US-listed KLA completes phase one Singapore expansion, moving to add another 400 new jobs in next phase
SEMICONDUCTOR process control and yield management solutions provider KLA expects to complete the second phase of its expansion in…
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eSIM platform Truely concludes US$3.5 million fundraise led by 1982 Ventures
It intends to use the funds to expand its offerings, including developing business-to-business services for travel operators and airlines…
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Singapore shares open higher on Thursday; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares began Thursday (Oct 3) trading in positive territory, after global markets had mixed performances. As at 9.02 am, the…
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Elite UK Reit applies to develop 80 MW data centre campus in Blackpool
ELITE UK Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Reit) manager has submitted a planning application to develop a new 80-megawatt (MW) data centre…
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Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator
CRYPTO asset manager Bitwise has filed an initial registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an…
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Yen closes out worst day since 2022 as rate-hike hopes dim
THE yen suffered its biggest drop in more than two years after Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, jolted currency markets by…
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SEC appeals US$125 million judgment in Ripple Labs XRP lawsuit
THE US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appealed a court decision ordering Ripple Labs to pay a US$125 million civil penalty for…
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ECB momentum for an October rate cut is looking unstoppable
AN INTEREST rate cut that European Central Bank (ECB) officials deemed unlikely just three weeks ago now seems a near certainty when they…