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Top Singapore fund LionGlobal wins with ‘forgotten’ small-caps
The company sees the small- and mid-cap strategy continuing to succeed over the longer term as well Lion Global Investors’ strategy of…
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Keppel Reit raises S$113 million in private placement for Sydney mall buy
The manager of Keppel Reit on Thursday (Oct 9) announced that the private placement to raise S$113 million for its majority purchase of…
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China stocks rise post-break as AI buzz outshines tepid spending
Traders are now turning their attention to policy signals ahead of the Communist Party’s Oct 20 to 23 meeting, where the blueprint for the…
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Gold pauses after record rally on safe-haven demand
Markets are pricing in an additional 25-basis-point cut each in October and December Gold eased on Thursday (Oct 9), as investors booked…
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Variety, Panera, Digitas and Nicky Campbell to Participate in Advertising Week Panel
Executives from Variety, Panera and Digitas, plus creator Nicky Campbell will take the Advertising Week stage on Oct. 9 for the…
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BOJ will find another rate hike this year difficult, says ex-deputy governor
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) can raise interest rates if prospects of durably meeting its 2 per cent inflation target improve, but would…
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HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private in US$37 billion deal
The firm, based in London, is known as an anchor of commerce between the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world HSBC Holdings is…
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HSBC plans to privatise Hang Seng at US$37 billion valuation
The lender plans to refrain from share buybacks in the coming three quarters as it seeks to restore its capital ratio to its operating…
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Ready to buy your breakfast with Bitcoin? Square is making it easier
Square, the point-of-sale system owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block, is announcing a number of new upgrades today—including one that will make…
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SoftBank’s Graphcore plans £1 billion chip investment in India
The US’ tensions with China have helped the country rise in prominence for global tech companies, but its AI infrastructure is still…
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Stocks to watch: Keppel Reit, OUE Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Oct 9): Keppel Reit: The manager of…
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Seven & i struggles to win back investors after failed takeover
The company is reshaping itself under a new chief executive by selling weaker assets, buying back two trillion yen worth of shares and…
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Malaysia’s data centre boom looks poised to continue despite power, labour concerns
Spillover of demand from Singapore is turning Johor into South-east Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hub Data centre operators in…
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Crypto exchange Gemini launches Australian arm
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini said on Thursday (Oct 9) that it has launched an Australian operation as the firm expands into the country,…
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Why the world’s top talent should bet on Stockholm
The world’s best engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers face no shortage of opportunities. If you’re building the future in frontier…
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Fed minutes show caution over inflation even as officials cut rates
Federal funds futures contracts suggest investors see rate cuts likely in October and December US Federal Reserve officials showed a…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as tech strength outweighs Fed concerns
Technology shares boosted US stocks to a higher close on Wednesday (Oct 8) as investors, lacking economic data during the government…
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Europe: French stocks revive after turmoil; Stoxx at record highs
European shares climbed to record highs on Wednesday (Oct 8), powered by strong gains in French and Spanish stocks, and steelmakers…
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Building Wealth Through Smart Lifestyle Decisions
Wealth often feels tied to income, investments, or a business’s performance. But financial security doesn’t grow only from spreadsheets…
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How Helly Hansen Is Keeping the House of Brands Dream Alive at Kontoor
A fashion novel about what happens when American budget jeans brands Lee and Wrangler team up with Norwegian outdoor specialist Helly…
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Patricia Gabriel Jumps to PVH From Capri to Lead Supply Chain, Operations
Patricia Gabriel is trading in her Michael Kors and Jimmy Choos for some Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. PVH Corp., which owns both Tommy…
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Twente 1-1 Chelsea: 'Questions will be asked' of Sonia Bompastor, says Lianne Sanderson
"Questions will be asked" of Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor following her side's underwhelming 1-1 draw with Twente in their Women's…
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Tesla took its shot—and missed
Too late. Too expensive. Too bland. Too antiquated. Too much of the same. There are just too many toos when it comes to Tesla’s new“cheap”…