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US Fed’s Alberto Musalem says more data is needed to decide whether a September rate cut is warranted
St Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said on Friday (Aug 22) he will need more data before deciding to support a rate cut at the Fed’s…
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Visa closes US open-banking unit as data fight heats up: source
Open banking has gained traction in Europe, where regulators required banks to share data with licensed third parties, but the US lacks…
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US: Dow hits fresh record after Fed chair signals possible rate cut
Wall Street rallied on Friday (Aug 22) after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell opened the door to lowering interest rates – with the…
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Europe: Shares close at five-month highs after Powell hints at September rate cut
European shares closed at their highest level in more than five months on Friday (Aug 22) after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell…
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Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Saks Global
Standard & Poor’s, in a move that was largely expected, on Friday downgraded Saks Global. The ratings agency downgraded Saks Global to…
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Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Partners With Finlay to Support Young Cancer Patients
While thousands have been waiting years for Oasis’ upcoming concerts in the U.S., singer and songwriter Noel Gallagher is giving fans…
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Foot Locker Shareholders Approve $2.4 Billion Acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Shareholders for , Inc. voted to approve its previously announced acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. at the company’s special…
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The 16 Best Affordable Jewelry Brands for Luxe Style Without the Splurge
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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Advancing Entrepreneurial Excellence: Tasha Antell’s Multi-Company Leadership and Strategic Business Coaching Impact
Tasha Antell stands as a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of perseverance. An entrepreneur, speaker, business coach, and…
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ICE Used So Much Tear Gas, a Public School Fled Its Campus
As Rolling Stone reported, in June, the fence of the school’s play area displayed a laminated message. Its reported content, which matches…
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Raffles Education receives letter of demand for 33.7 million yuan from Chinese company
The group believes that the claim, which relates to a 2021 equity transfer, is ‘without merit’ Raffles Education has received a letter of…
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Former ALog Trust chief Karen Lee to lead Sabana Reit’s internal manager
The Reit’s trustee also names two new directors to the board of the internal manager Karen Lee, who previously helmed Ara Logos Logistics…
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US: Wall Street opens higher as Powell's speech looms large
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole Symposium…
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Creative narrows H2 loss to US$4.4 million, but US tariff threat weighs on revenue
Creative Technology posted a US$4.4 million net loss for the six months ended June, narrowed from the year-ago US$6.8 million loss, as…
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How Ulta Beauty Is Defining the Intersection of Beauty and Wellness
Following the success of The Wellness Shop, now almost 5 years old, Ulta is doubling down on the category by significantly expanding its…
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Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million as soon as this year Chinese surgical robot firm Edge Medical,…
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Temasek-backed Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million as soon as this year Chinese surgical robot firm Edge Medical,…
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Smart Systems, Seamless Service: Singapore's AI Hospitality Revolution
Singapore has long been recognized as a launchpad for cutting-edge innovation, from smart city infrastructure to fintech and robotics.…
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Genie, Make A Wish to Premiere on Netflix in October; Everything We Know So Far
Genie, Make A Wish, the upcoming Netflix series, will premiere on Friday (October 3). It will focus on the relationship between Genie, a…
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STI rises 0.5%, tracking regional indices
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 330 to 176 after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands Shares in the…
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Tesla to integrate Deepseek, Doubao AI voice controls in China
The technology allows drivers to use voice commands to control navigation apps, in-car entertainment and cabin temperature, as well as…
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Japan's 30-year yields hit all-time high ahead of Powell speech
Japanese 30-year government bond yields climbed to a fresh all-time peak on Friday (Aug 22), tracking a rise in US Treasury yields as…
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A Merry and Rambunctious “Twelfth Night” in Central Park
On the Saturday evening that I saw “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” the sole production of the Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park…
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Chinese stocks lead global markets as chip shares skyrocket
Chinese stocks were a standout performer in global markets on Friday (Aug 22), with a benchmark of onshore equities capping its best week…