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GXS acquires fintech Validus’ Singapore business to boost business banking offerings
GXS Bank announced on Monday (Apr 14) that it has acquired digital lending platform Validus Investment’s Singapore business. The all-cash…
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Asia: Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Asian stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though…
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Goldman cuts targets on China stocks for second time this month
The firm has long been bullish, often going against the tide during the market’s multiyear slump Strategists at Goldman Sachs cut their…
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Battered dollar steadies but investors brace for more tariff volatility
The US dollar found some footing on Monday but was still near a three-year low after a bruising week that shook investor faith in the…
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Gold dips as Trump eases trade tensions with tariff exemptions
Gold prices dropped on Monday (Apr 14) as US President Donald Trump eased trade tensions by granting tariff exemptions on smartphones,…
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UK rushes to find materials to keep British Steel plant running
UK officials are rushing to secure the raw materials needed to keep Britain’s last primary steel manufacturer running, with other…
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Stocks to watch: Olam, EC World Reit, Hotel Properties Limited
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 14). Olam: The agribusiness giant…
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Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors are not…
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Impact of Trump’s tariffs, interest costs in focus as S-Reits report Q1 earnings
Market watchers will be looking for managers of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to shed light on their strategies…
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Bullish outlook for EURUSD
THE euro-dollar (EURUSD) FX pair, the most traded foreign exchange (FX) pair by volume, has experienced heightened volatility in the first…
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Wise aims for faster, cheaper transactions amid Asia-Pacific expansion
Wise has always focused on building payment infrastructure that makes international transactions cheaper and faster. And co-founder and…
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State Department suggests deported Salvadoran man is beyond U.S. reach
The administration shows no sign of capitulating in its battle with judges who are pressuring President Trump to bring back Kilmar Abrego…
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MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
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Trump administration officials say tariff reprieve on electronics is temporary
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says that smartphones and other electronics that President Trump spared from his recent reciprocal…
Culture
What Is R-Evolution? San Francisco's 45-Foot Unclothed Woman Sculpture Sparks Uproar as Artist Marco Cochrane Shares Empowerment Message
A 45-foot tall statue of a nude woman has been unveiled at San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza, drawing both praise and backlash. The…
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State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to…
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Kymberlee Schopper, 52, Arrested for Shocking Human Remains Sale Operation on Facebook Marketplace
A shocking case has surfaced in Florida, where 52-year-old Kymberlee Anne Schopper of Deltona was arrested for allegedly buying and…
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Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania Dem Governor's Home Set on Fire by Arsonist While He and His Family Were Sleeping Inside
Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were compelled to leave the governor's mansion after an arsonist set it on…
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Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on federal authorities to revoke the operating permits of the helicopter tour company whose…
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White House physician says Trump is in 'excellent health'
President Trump is in "excellent health," according to a memo issued Sunday by the White House. Source link
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How Did Kyren Lacy Die? Former LSU Wide Receiver and NFL Draft Prospect Found Dead Aged 24 Weeks After Arrest for Fatal Car Crash
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 24, just days before he was scheduled to appear in court…
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Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith looks to the heavens as he weighs 2028 presidential run
Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith says he is heeding his pastor's advice by keeping the door open to running for the 2028 Democratic…
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Police say they are investigating an arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Police said Sunday that officers evacuated Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family from the official governor's residence after someone set fire…
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Elizabeth Warren: Trump's tariff exemption amounts to 'special' treatment for his political allies
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Sunday that President Trump's decision to exempt iPhones from his trade tariffs smacks of corruption. Source link