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Buffett effect still holds as UnitedHealth soars through August
The Warren Buffett effect is proving true once again, spurring UnitedHealth Group’s reversal this month and giving the Dow Jones…
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Estée Lauder’s Sales Decline in Fourth Quarter, Tariffs to Impact Profitability by $100 Million Next Year
The Estée Lauder Cos. saw net sales slide 12 percent in its fourth quarter and the company expects tariff-related headwinds to impact…
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Baidu’s revenue dips ahead of intensifying Chinese AI contest
Baidu’s revenue fell, hurt by an economic downturn that’s capping its ability to fight bigger rivals in AI and make inroads in new growth…
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STI rises 0.1% despite US big tech sell-off
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 277 to 256, with 1.48 billion securities worth S$1.49 billion changing hands Equities in…
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UOB partners edtech player to teach digital skills to 90,000 Indonesian students
UOB has partnered with Indonesian edtech platform Ruangguru to give 90,000 students in the archipelago access to digital learning tools…
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The Projector’s closure leaves film distributor scrambling for new screening venues
The abrupt closure of local indie cinema The Projector has dealt a major blow to its long-time partner Anticipate Pictures, which had…
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Nexstar to buy Tegna for US$3.5 billion in bet on FCC reforms
Nexstar Media Group agreed to buy TV station operator Tegna for US$3.5 billion in a deal that stands to dramatically expand Nexstar’s…
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Former Female Colorado School Counselor Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Student
A former school counselor in Northern Colorado has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges over the alleged sexual assault of a…
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India's Tata Motors returns to South African car market after six years
India’s Tata Motors returned to South Africa’s passenger vehicles market after a six-year absence, launching three ranges of SUVs and an…
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Hurricane Erin Update: Storm to Produce Large Waves, Flooding, Life-Threatening Conditions to the US
Hurricane Erin will produce large waves, flooding, and life-threatening conditions for the Atlantic Coast, including New Jersey and New…
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IDF announces death of Hamas Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7
He was responsible for conducting numerous terror attacks against IDF troops and Israel, according to the military. The IDF on Wednesday…
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Evanston Man Killed Father Playing Pokémon Go with Daughter After He Caught Him In Compromising Position with His Girlfriend
A man has been sentenced to spend two decades in prison after he pleaded guilty to murdering a father who was playing Pokémon GO with his…
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Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. “The…
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Georgia Woman Who Fatally Shot Husband Following Disagreement Over Her Seeing Other Men in Their Open Marriage, Sentenced
A 55-year-old Georgia woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for fatally shooting her husband following a disagreement about her…
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in August, matching forecast
China kept benchmark lending rates in August unchanged for the third consecutive month on Wednesday (Aug 20), in line with market…
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Grab system glitch pushes some fares past S$1,000; company says full refunds made on ‘misconfigured fee’
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head testifies she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications at Hyflux agreed with the lawyer of Olivia Lum – who founded the water treatment company and…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head says she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications and investor relations at Hyflux who took the stand on Wednesday (Aug 20) said she was not…
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Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu
Shares of Chinese pop toy maker Pop Mart International Group rose to a record on Wednesday (Aug 20), after founder and chief executive…
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Apollo seeks to double India assets to US$4 billion in credit boom
Apollo Global Management plans to double its assets under management in India to US$4 billion over the next three years, as it looks to…
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Who Was Renee Travis Baldwin? Beloved TV Hair and Makeup Artist Shot Dead by Her Own Son at Her DC Area Apartment
A beloved television hair and makeup artist was shot and killed by her own son at her home in the Washington, DC area on Sunday, according…
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Hong Kong exchange reports jump of nearly 40% in first-half profit
Analysts say the surge in the benchmark index has been driven by foreign investors’ return to buying Chinese stocks Hong Kong’s stock…
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Hong Kong exchange’s first-half profit jumps nearly 40% to record
Analysts say the surge in the benchmark index has been driven by foreign investors’ return to buying Chinese stocks Hong Kong’s stock…
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Taylor Fritz Stars in Boss Fall Campaign for First Time
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Taylor Fritz. The number-one ranked U.S. tennis player just lost his last two matches: the National…