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Analysts optimistic on Asian equities, bonds even as US Fed signals fewer rate cuts
They note strong long-term outlook for banking, manufacturing sectors here, and add bond investors will benefit from less volatility…
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Analysts optimistic on Asian equities, bonds even as Fed signals fewer rate cuts
They note strong long-term outlook for banking, manufacturing sectors here, and add bond investors will benefit from less volatility…
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Asia dealmakers see more IPOs, convertible bonds in 2025
INVESTMENT bankers are pinning hopes on initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia to grab a bigger slice of equity capital markets volumes…
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Indonesian arm of Malaysia’s Mr DIY drops on market debut
THE Indonesian arm of Malaysia-based home improvement retailer Mr DIY Group dropped in its stock market debut on Thursday (Dec 19) after…
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HKMA cuts interest rate, tracking US Fed move
Hong Kong interest rates could remain at relatively high levels for some time, says chief executive THE Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
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Battery-maker CATL considers Hong Kong listing to raise US$5 billion
CONTEMPORARY Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least US$5 billion,…
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Gold at one-month low after Fed flags slower rate cut pace next year
GOLD prices languished near a one-month low on Thursday (Dec 19) after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would slow the pace of its…
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Bank of England set to skip rate cut as stagflation looms
THE Bank of England (BOE) is likely to warn of only gradual interest-rate cuts in 2025, ending the year with a cautious message to…
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US backs off effort to recall about 50 million airbag parts
US AUTO safety regulators backed down from forcing a recall of about 50 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash,…
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Stocks to watch: Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following company saw developments that may affect the trading of its securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Asia-Pacific Strategic…
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Stocks to watch: Yeo Hiap Seng, Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Yeo Hiap Seng: The beverage…
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Spanish firm expected to announce Harland & Wolff deal
Navantia already has a business relationship with Harland and Wolff Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday…
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Barclays annual bonuses expected to increase as much as 20%
BARCLAYS is set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20 per cent in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and…
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Return of the Reits? Singapore’s IPO scene set to come alive after subdued year
However, industry watchers remain cautious amid the return of Donald Trump as his policies may keep inflation up, slowing the pace of rate…
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All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
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'Hot Purple Wiggle' Is a Dad! John Pearce Announces Birth of First Baby with Wife and Reveals His Son's Name
"Big Strong John" is now a dad! John Pearce, who stars as the Purple Wiggle in the beloved kids' act The Wiggles, and his wife Jessie…
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Natalie Rupnow: Did Wisconsin School Shooter Post Chilling Selfie of Attack from Bathroom Making 'Ok' Gesture Wearing Doc Marten Boots?
Madison's police chief has said that investigators are examining potential social media posts made by Wisconsin school shooter Natalie…
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US: Wall Street opens little changed as markets brace for Fed
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat Wednesday (Dec 18), as investors turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision…
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Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments looks to manage two airports in Timor-Leste
This marks company’s potential entry into aviation infrastructure sector; proposed diversification will require approval of shareholders…
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Asia-Pacific bankers expect their 2025 bonuses to jump 52.3%: survey
FINANCIAL service professionals in Asia-Pacific are one of the most optimistic about their bonuses in 2025, with expectations that it will…
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Hong Kong watchdog searches finance firms’ offices in Nasdaq listings probe
HONG Kong’s securities watchdog last month searched the offices of about a dozen finance firms and individuals as part of a probe of…
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Three dead girls and a man on death row. Did lies put him there?
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — One by one, in the summer of 1984, teenage girls vanished off the streets of this historic town in the foothills of…
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US graphite firms seek 920% duty to thwart China on EV material
US PRODUCERS of a crucial material used in electric vehicle batteries have initiated a trade action seeking sharp tariff increases on…
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Income should put aside hunt for a strategic partner, and focus on an organic growth plan
It seems unlikely another suitor will be easily found – at least not without Income’s shareholders being prepared to accept a much lower…