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Asian Markets Edge Higher as Trade Talks Show Progress, Inflation Data in Focus
Asian markets edged up cautiously on Wednesday as investors were kept in check by some muted moves on the trade front. The latest meetings…
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US: Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus
Wall Street’s main indexes opened subdued on Tuesday (Jun 10) as investors awaited the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the United…
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Doing away with SGX watch list may help the firms focus more on the long term: market watchers
The proposed removal of Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) financial watch list could benefit companies by allowing them to focus on business…
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US, China to resume trade talks with focus on rare earth exports
Top trade negotiators from the US and China are set to hold fresh talks in London on Monday (Jun 9), offering a glimmer of hope that the…
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US: Wall Street opens higher as investors focus on trade, key jobs data
stock indexes opened higher on Thursday (Jun 5) after signs of tariff negotiations between the US and China, while investors looked ahead…
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Miu Miu London Flagship Set to Reopen With a Fresh Concept and a Cultural Focus
LONDON – The Miu Miu flagship on the corner of New Bond and Bruton streets is set to reopen next month with a fresh look and a new…
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US: Wall St muted at open after sharp rally, focus on Nvidia earnings
Wall Street’s main indexes opened subdued on Wednesday (May 28) after a sharp rally in the previous session, when cooling trade tensions…
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Australia: Shares at 3-month high ahead of inflation data; RBNZ decision in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares climbed on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in more than three months, supported by strength in banking and…
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US: Wall Street opens lower with focus on Trump's tax Bill
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Wednesday (May 21), as investors awaited the outcome of a pivotal debate around US President…
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Australia: Shares hit over two-month high, RBA rate decision in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares jumped to an over two-month high on Friday, led by gains in banks and miners, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s…
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Under Armour Reinvents the Backpack to Focus on Comfort
Under Armour has turned its innovation lens onto the ubiquitous backpack. The Baltimore-based sports brand set out to redesign the…
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US: S&P 500 edges higher with trade negotiations, earnings in focus
The S&P 500 edged up at the open on Thursday (Apr 24), as investors assessed a bevy of mixed corporate results and developments in the…
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Financial Stress Hits Americans Hard, Driving Focus on Literacy and Affects on Health
After a series of staggering global tariffs announced by U.S. President Trump on Friday and causing chaos within the stock market, JP…
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Cold Storage, Giant in Singapore to focus on ‘superior’ customer service, elevated offerings: buyer Macrovalue
As the acquirer reaps economies of scale from larger import volumes, consumers can expect cheaper prices and a wider range of products in…
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Toyota’s new R&D unit signals its sharper India focus
Toyota Motor is setting up its first research and development (R&D) centre in India through its local unit, sources familiar with the…
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Gold set for first weekly drop in nine; focus on US inflation data
GOLD edged higher on Friday (Feb 28) but was set to snap an eight-week winning streak on a stronger US dollar, while investors turned…
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Nissan CEO Uchida’s future in focus as sources say management shake-up due soon
JAPAN’S Nissan will unveil a shake-up in its top ranks next month, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday (Feb 27), adding…
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Bank of Japan nearing end of bank stock sales shifts focus to ETF assets
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is on course to finish offloading millions of US dollars of stocks that it bought from beleaguered banks during…
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Ong Beng Seng’s HPL Shifts Focus to Orchard Road Post-Cuscaden Exit
HOTEL Properties Ltd (HPL), the real estate player owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, will focus on developing its assets and holdings after…
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EXCLUSIVE: Quay Relaunches Optical Eyewear Category With Focus on Expanded Distribution
Quay is putting a bigger focus on its optical eyewear category. The Australian eyewear brand is relaunching its optical category this…
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Gold inches lower as US dollar rises, Fed meeting in focus - The Business Times
GOLD prices edged lower in early Asian hours on Monday (Jan 27) as the US dollar gained, while investors awaited more guidance on interest…
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US: Wall St subdued at open after previous session's jump; earnings in focus - The Business Times
US main stock indexes opened flat to slightly lower on Thursday (Jan 23), as investors paused after Wall Street’s strong performance in…
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US: S&P 500 opens slightly higher with focus on earnings, economic data
THE benchmark S&P 500 opened slightly higher on Thursday (Jan 16) following strong gains in the previous session, as investors assessed…
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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…