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Should the S$5 billion EQDP roll-out be slowed amid elevated valuations, global market risks?
Even if the worries of a disorderly correction are overblown, some richly priced stocks may struggle to deliver worthwhile returns over…
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Bitcoin sinks deeper below US$100,000 as bear market grips crypto
BITCOIN sank deeper below the US$100,000 mark, dragged down by a fresh wave of risk aversion and a selloff in tech stocks that reignited…
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Hapag-Lloyd’s nine-month profit drops 50% as shipping market volatility persists
Security risks and US policy shifts unsettle demand and freight rates, hurting shipping profits German container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd…
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UK unemployment at its highest since pandemic as jobs market cools
The jobless rate climbed to 5 per cent in the three months through September, up from 4.8 per cent the month before UK unemployment rose…
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Companies must act as market and regulatory forces align
Large buyers need accurate emissions data to meet their own reporting obligations, and that pressure is cascading down the supply chain…
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Federal Reserve’s Hammack says inflation a bigger concern than labour market
FEDERAL Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said monetary policy should continue putting downward pressure on inflation,…
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Nippon Steel excludes US Steel from profit guidance on ‘significant’ market challenges
The exclusion is attributed to current US steel market conditions, cost rises and heightened uncertainty in the US market Nippon Steel,…
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Gold edges up on bargain-hunting as market awaits US jobs data
Bullion hit a record high of US$4,381.21 on Oct 20, but has fallen close to 10% since then. Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday (Nov 5)…
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Apple prepares to enter low-cost laptop market for first time
The company plans to sell the new machine for well under US$1,000 by using less-advanced components Apple is preparing to enter the…
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Brooks Running Continues to Rack Up Market Share Gains
Brooks Running said it achieved No. 1 market share at national retail, according to data from Circana. The same data set from its U.S.…
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Singapore stocks track regional market gains; STI up 0.4%
Local telco Singtel is the most actively traded counter on the STI by volume. It ends the day at S$4.26, 0.2% up Local shares ended Monday…
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Philippines seeks fix for world’s worst-performing stock market
It’s the textbook investment strategy – save consistently and let time and compound interest do its work. That’s what Carl Edison Balagtas…
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Building Brands That Stick in a Saturated Market
Creating a brand that sticks in today’s market is becoming increasingly challenging. Consumers have grown incredibly savvy thanks to…
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Lufthansa hits forecasts in third quarter despite weaker North Atlantic market
Lufthansa reported quarterly operating earnings slightly above expectations on Thursday and said the outlook for the fourth quarter was…
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Chinese financials’ earnings growth set to outpace wider market
Optimism on bank stocks is rising, as improved bottom lines bolster the chance for better returns for investors China’s financial sector…
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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points on Concerns of a Struggling Job Market Rather Than Combating Inflation
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a quarter point for the second consecutive meeting, showing that policymakers remain more…
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Apple races past US$4 trillion market value as latest models revitalise iPhone sales
Apple topped US$4 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday (Oct 28), the third Big Tech company to hit the milestone, as…
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SGX ETF market hits record S$16.3 billion AUM in Q3 on strong gold, Reit demand
It records net inflows of S$736 million in the quarter, bringing the total to S$1.4 billion in the year to date The exchange-traded fund…
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China's central bank to resume bond trading on open market
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell sharply by 2 basis points following comments by PBOC governor China’s central bank will resume…
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Gold trader hiring spree drives up pay as bullion market booms
In addition to the demand from trading houses, hedge funds, refiners, brokers and banks are also hiring precious metals traders, leading…
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Garena could fire Sea towards US$1t market cap dream, but Shopee growth plans weigh on near-term sentiment
Reinvestments to support business expansion reflect its focus on revenue growth over profitability, analysts say Plans by Sea’s e-commerce…
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Ugg Season Is Here, But Some Market Watchers Are Concerned About the Brand’s DTC Slowdown
After several years of upward momentum, some analysts are growing concerned about Ugg and Hoka parent company Deckers Brands after its…
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Vietnam's Real Estate Market Poised for Growth Amid Three Key Changes
Vietnam's property sector is entering a significant period of transformation, driven by three key developments: the consolidation of…
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MAS proposes more measures for investors to seek civil compensation from market misconduct
Proposals aim to facilitate self-organisation, provide access to funding and reduce legal barriers to civil action The Monetary Authority…