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US: Nasdaq, S&P 500 open lower as Alphabet, AMD forecasts disappoint
THE tech-heavy Nasdaq led losses among the major Wall Street indexes at the open on Wednesday (Feb 5), following downbeat forecasts from…
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Uber’s fourth-quarter earnings miss overshadows bookings growth
UBER Technologies reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and operating income, overshadowing steady bookings growth.…
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Partner backed after hesitating to help SIL plan wedding "do-over"
A woman who is reluctant to help plan her sister-in-law's (SIL) second wedding has been backed by netizens. The 41-year-old woman and…
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CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to buy three freehold industrial properties in Johor-Singapore SEZ for RM72 million
CAPITALAND Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, on Wednesday (Feb 5) signed a conditional agreement to acquire…
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German workers at carmaker VW meet for first time since deal on cuts
The Volkswagen logo is seen on the roof of the VW brand tower. Volkswagen workers gathered at the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg on…
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Over 500 investors start claims process against Switzerland for Credit Suisse AT1 write-down: Singapore law firm
They are claiming losses amounting to about US$250 million, making it the the largest claim against the European country in treaty…
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Over 500 investors, including 300 Singaporeans, kick off claim against Switzerland over Credit Suisse bond losses of over US$250 million
Drew & Napier is leading action by investors who saw their investments wiped out when CS AT1 bonds were written down as part of takeover…
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'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies
South African billionaire and businessman Douw Steyn, who founded the BGL Insurance Group and was a good friend of late South African…
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GSK plans £2 billion share buyback, boosts long-term outlook
GSK plans to buy back £2 billion (S$3.4 billion) of shares as it raised its long-term growth outlook on optimism around its drug pipeline.…
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Startup associations call for Europe to unite behind AI development
Europe must not fall behind in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), startups France Digitale and the European Startup Network…
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Investors eye more share buybacks, special dividends as DBS, OCBC, UOB release Q4 earnings
The local banking trio are due to report their fourth quarter and full year 2024 results in February INVESTORS are keenly watching the…
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Singapore investors lead Asean peers with 22% surge in purchase of gold bars, coins in 2024
SINGAPORE investors did not shy away from physical gold despite its soaring prices in 2024, leading the demand growth in Asean region with…
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Thailand to roll out next phase of handout scheme in Q2, plans more stimulus
So far about 17.5 million people have received payments since it started last September THAILAND’S government will implement the third…
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Philippine central bank to take ‘measured approach’ in easing as inflation steadies
THE Philippine central bank will take a “measured approach” in easing policy rates, it said on Wednesday (Feb 5), as annual inflation held…
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Americans' big health care concerns? Affordability and access, says Gallup
Americans share health care executives' concerns for access and affordability, according to new research from Gallup. The analytics and…
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"Wordle" today #1,327 hints and answer for Wednesday, February 5 game
Are you close to conquering today's Wordle but can't quite work it out? Newsweek has your back. Over the last few years, Wordle has…
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Coinbase urges US regulators to clear path for banks to offer crypto services
The administration is expected to reshape US policy on digital currency, but US bankers have so far remained cautious on cryptocurrencies…
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Keppel H2 profit from continuing operations up 19.9% to S$527.9 million
KEPPEL recorded a profit from continuing operations of S$527.9 million for its second half ended Dec 31, up 19.9 per cent from S$440.3…
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Nissan calls off Honda merger talks
Japan’s Nissan has called off merger talks with rival Honda, the Nikkei newspaper said, abandoning a tie-up that would have created the…
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GM’s Cruise to cut 1,000 jobs as robotaxi service shuts down
GENERAL Motors (GM) is cutting almost half of the workforce in the Cruise driverless car unit, according to an internal memo and sources…
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"F yes" trends after Elon Musk asks if DOGE should audit IRS
Elon Musk stirred controversy once again with a viral poll on X, asking users if his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should…
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Green Business Ideas That Actually Make Money
Thinking about going green with your business? You’re not alone. More and more entrepreneurs are looking to make a positive impact on the…
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Japan inflation-adjusted wages rise in December on jump in bonuses
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's December inflation-adjusted real wages rose 0.6% year-on-year thanks to a wintertime bonus bump, preliminary…
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Bank of Japan’s rate likely to go higher than consensus, ex-official says
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep raising its benchmark rate to a level exceeding the current market consensus, and there’s a…