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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted" there. A statement…
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Rents in major German cities rise sharply over 10 years
Rents in Germany's 40 largest cities have risen by 51% over the past 10 years, according to a survey by the German Trade Union…
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The Rise of the Meta-Gay Show
At times, this approach can wear thin, the air quotes so enormous that they dwarf what’s inside them. But, when the method clicks, it…
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Inditex Sales Rise 8.8% in Q1, Signals Strong Start to Summer
PARIS – Zara owner Inditex is off to a strong start for summer. The Spanish fast-fashion giant reported sales rose 11.5 percent in…
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'We Shall Rise' installation highlights Israel's journey since October 7 at Tel Aviv mall
“We wanted to show that no matter what, no matter how they try to kill us and to make us vanish, we're still here,” writer Noam Horev…
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Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise
Shoppers on their way to the mall are increasingly noticing prices at the gas station — and they’re not liking what they see. March…
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As streaming subscription fees rise, more consumers opt to pay less and watch ads
When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the…
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Puig Q4 Sales Rise 6.2 Percent, Bolstered by Makeup
PARIS – Puig’s fourth-quarter 2025 sales grew 6.2 percent in reported terms and 9.8 percent on a like-for-like basis, spurred by its…
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European shares rise as banks, healthcare rally; investors weigh geopolitics, AI impact
European shares closed higher on Tuesday (Feb 17) as financials and healthcare stocks led the market rally, while investors tracked…
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Gold and silver rise from near one-week lows on bargain-hunting
Investors now await inflation data due later in the day for more cues on the Fed’s monetary policy path Gold and silver rebounded on…
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Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme
Its profit has increased to 329.9 billion yen from 289.2 billion yen in the year-ago period Mizuho Financial Group said on Monday (Feb 2)…
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CDLHT posts 0.4% rise in H2 DPS to S$0.0282
CDL Hospitality Trust (CDLHT) reported on Friday (Jan 30) a distribution per stapled security of S$0.0282 for the second half ended Dec…
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Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts
French banking group Société Générale is planning to cut 1,800 jobs in France by the end of 2027 as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation,…
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Singapore stocks rise as Trump softens Greenland stance; STI up 0.4%
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, meanwhile, is down 0.1% or 1.02 points at 1,483.97 Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jan 22),…
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Japan’s Nikkei extends losses; bonds rise as global trade frictions weigh
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a fifth straight session on Wednesday as global trade frictions weighed on risk sentiment, while the…
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About half of Singapore fund managers expect STI to rise 5-10% in 2026: Imas survey
Fund managers remain constructive on Singapore equities, with 52 per cent of respondents in an Imas survey expecting the Straits Times…
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About half of Singapore fund managers expect STI to rise 5-10% in 2026, potentially hitting fresh records
According to the Imas survey, the positive outlook comes amid broader bullish sentiment towards Asian equities Fund managers remain…
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Singapore stocks rise amid mixed Asian performance; STI up 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 307 to 261 after 1.4 billion shares worth S$1.5 billion change hands The Straits Times…
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Singapore stocks edge up in line with regional rise; STI gains 0.1%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 338 to 214, with 1.7 billion shares worth S$1.6 billion changing hands Singapore…
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MoneyHero probes board chairman as internal frictions rise
Kenneth Chan is also a senior vice-president at Pacific Century Group, MoneyHero’s largest shareholder MoneyHero Group is investigating a…
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Oil prices rise by more than US$1 a barrel on potential Iran supply disruption
Oil prices surged by more than 2 per cent on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible…
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Singapore stocks rise as US Fed probe revives ‘Sell America’ trade; STI up 0.5%
Singapore shares climbed on Monday (Jan 12), as Asian markets gained on a rise in “Sell America” sentiment after the Trump administration…
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Invest in 3 safe haven assets as geopolitical tensions rise, the Singdollar is one: UOB
The bank has identified gold, the Japanese yen, and the Singapore dollar as good defensive bets Rising geopolitical risks are amplifying…
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Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up
The trio’s performance will help gauge whether Hong Kong can extend last year’s IPO resurgence Three Chinese technology firms debuted…