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Australia may weigh early rate hike as economy nears speed limit
The RBA is facing a more complex outlook than peers as its economy is entering an upswing with elevated capacity utilisation Australia’s…
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China’s Anta Sports is said to explore potential bid for Puma
Chinese sports apparel company Anta Sports Products is among firms exploring a potential takeover of Puma, according to sources familiar…
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Alibaba, BYD, Popmart: The best and worst performing SDRs on the SGX
Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) have recorded varying levels of trading activity since they first appeared on the local bourse two…
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Asian stocks track latest Wall Street rally as rate bets rise
ASIAN markets rose again on Thursday to extend the week’s global rally as traders ramp up bets on a third successive US interest rate cut…
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Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has gone on the defensive against sceptics of its US$4.5 trillion valuation, down from a…
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Tether stablecoin stability rating reduced to ‘weak’ at S&P
A crash in Bitcoin’s price this month has left the asset on track for its worst monthly performance since a string of bankruptcies rocked…
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Gold steadies at near two-week high as investors weigh Fed rate-cut bets
US rate futures are pricing in an 85% chance of a rate cut in December, according to the CME’s FedWatch tool Gold prices remained steady…
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MetaOptics finishes lower after a jump on proposed Nasdaq listing; up almost 300% since IPO
Shares of semiconductor optics company MetaOptics rose as much as 5.5 per cent in early trading after the market opened on Thursday (Nov…
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CEO tenure in Singapore exceeds global average in Q3: report
Outgoing chief executives of STI companies average about 8.8 years in the role versus 7.2 years globally Chief executive officers in…
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CEOs in Singapore have greater staying power than global peers: report
Outgoing chief executives of STI companies average about 8.8 years in the role versus 7.2 years globally Chief executive officers in…
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South Korea keeps rates steady as FX risks limit easing scope
South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope for further…
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Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded Two National Guard soldiers are critically injured after being gunned down…
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Online Marketplace Bezel Lets You Shop Rare and Expensive Watches From Brands Like Patek Phillipe and Rolex — for Less
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Say…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, Lendlease Reit, IHH Healthcare, Cordlife
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Nov 27): UOB: A High Court judge on…
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Apple contests India’s antitrust penalty law with risk of US$38 billion fine, filing shows
Apple is challenging India’s new antitrust penalty law under which the US company could potentially face a fine of up to US$38 billion, a…
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JPMorgan flips forecast, sees Fed cutting rates in December
The Federal Open Market Committee, led by Chair Jerome Powell, meets in Washington on Dec 9 and Dec 10 Economists at JPMorgan Chase see…
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We’re living through a seismic workforce disruption. Business leaders are poised to have a significant impact on the way our economy is…
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Your company’s AI strategy is backward
Enterprises across the globe are pouring an estimated $1.5 trillion into artificial intelligence, and the results are already significant:…
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New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New…
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Campbell’s responds to ‘absurd’ charge it uses 3D-printed chicken
FOOD giant Campbell’s has dismissed as “absurd” claims allegedly made by a senior executive, who has since been placed on leave, that its…
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NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
An NHS resident doctor has been suspended by a medical tribunal for 15 months after posting alleged antisemitic comments on social media.…
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US: Wall Street extends rally on growing bets for December Fed rate cut
Wall Street gained ground on Wednesday as revived tech strength and the growing probability of a December interest rate cut from the US…
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Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbs on Fed cut hopes; banks rally post-UK budget announcement
EUROPE’S main equity indexes closed higher on Wednesday, led by technology stocks as growing expectations of a US rate cut boosted global…