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Stablecoin issuer Circle raises US$1.05 billion in upsized US IPO
CIRCLE Internet on Wednesday (Jun 4) priced its upsized US initial public offering (IPO) at US$31 apiece, raising US$1.05 billion, adding…
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Starbucks reshuffles leadership to accelerate turnaround bid
Starbucks is reorganising part of its senior ranks, looking to speed up plans to reverse a sales slump. Mike Grams, hired last year as…
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Stocks to watch: ThaiBev, Far East Orchard
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 5). ThaiBev: The beer maker…
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3 Unexploded Bombs from WWII Defused by Officials After Over 20,000 Ordered to Evacuate City
NEED TO KNOW The German city of Cologne said that three unexploded World War II bombs were found earlier this week Before the combs could…
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Mercedes, BMW step up response to China export curbs to avoid shortages
Automakers in the US and Europe raised concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing’s move threatens to disrupt…
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Oil settles 1% lower after US data shows large builds in fuel stocks
Oil prices settled down just over 1 per cent on Wednesday after US data showed surprisingly large build in petrol and diesel inventories,…
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Europe: German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Stoxx 600 touches one-week high
EUROPEAN stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin’s approval of a 46- billion euro (S$68.2 billion) corporate tax relief…
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US: Stocks mixed on slower hiring, economic uncertainty
Wall Street stocks closed mixed on Wednesday on signs that US economic activity was cooling, even though investors were careful not to…
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Overcoming challenges in sustainable finance
Helge Muenkel, chief sustainability officer, DBS Victor Wong, head of sustainability office, UOB Asset Management Mike Ng, group chief…
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Beyond polar bears: How nature-related financing can help companies be more resilient
A cracked, parched earth. Bare trees and withered crops. Emaciated livestock. That is often the image one has when a drought occurs. An…
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JPMorgan plans to offer clients financing against crypto ETFs
JPMorgan Chase plans to let trading and wealth-management clients use some cryptocurrency-linked assets as collateral for loans, a major…
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True Religion Promotes Kristen D’Arcy and Tina Blake
True Religion has promoted executives Kristen D’Arcy and Tina Blake to support the growth of its digital and women’s businesses and meet…
Fashion
From The Archive: Rio de Janeiro Fashion Scene, 1974
There is always something new in fashion. On June 4, 1974, WWD explored what was new and in demand in Rio de Janeiro, calling attention to…
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Some 40 reportedly killed in Gaza, as aid dries up for the day
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, citing…
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Staud Said to Bring On a New Investor
The investment set likes growing brands like Staud — even in a mixed-up consumer economy. Well-connected financial sources told WWD that…
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Meta sued by Eminem's publishing company over alleged copyright infringement
Eight Mile Style, a company that owns some of Eminem’s most popular songs, is suing social media giant Meta over alleged copyright…
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Hervé Léger Resort 2026: An Ongoing Evolution
From Day One at Hervé Léger, Michelle Ochs’ goal has been to expand beyond the legacy of the bandage dress. Now two years in, she is…
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Report: More than 40 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Gaza
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, citing…
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AMC Networks partners with AI startup Runway
AMC Networks, known for series such as “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead,” is partnering with AI startup Runway to use AI tools for…
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Trump’s FEMA Overhaul Is Creating Chaos Right Before Hurricane Season
The Navy documents also list other ships that are being considered for renaming. They include USNS Thurgood Marshall, USNS Ruth Bader…
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STMicro to cut 5,000 jobs in next 3 years, says CEO
STMicroelectronics expects 5,000 staff to leave the company in the next three years, including 2,800 job cuts announced earlier this year,…
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Why Tesla (TSLA) Shares Are Falling Today
June 4 - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares fell nearly 4% on Wednesday morning trading after new data showed a 15% year-on-year drop in the…
Culture
Edward Enninful, Daniel Lee Fete Tina Knowles Memoir Launch in London
LONDON — Tina Knowles this week brought the promotional tour of her memoir “Matriarch” across the pond with a glamorous, high-energy…
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Singapore Police Arrest 2 People, Including Woman, in Motor Vehicle Theft Case
A 26-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor…