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TGT stock price: Why are Target shares dropping today—and who is Michael Fiddelke?
Shares in Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) are sinking this morning after the company made a few significant announcements. First, the…
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Sats grows Q1 profit 9.1% to S$70.9 million with higher cargo, food service volumes
AIRLINE caterer Sats grew its Q1 earnings 9.1 per cent to S$70.9 million for the first quarter ended June, boosted by growth in aviation…
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Intel rescue will depend on Trump as investor — and pitchman
A US government plan to take a stake in Intel would give the ailing chipmaker a powerful backer, even if a bigger challenge still lies…
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Estee Lauder forecasts annual profit below estimates as tariffs hit
Estee’s organic net sales for the fourth quarter fell 13%, compared with an 8% rise a year ago Estee Lauder forecast annual profit below…
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Buffett effect still holds as UnitedHealth soars through August
The Warren Buffett effect is proving true once again, spurring UnitedHealth Group’s reversal this month and giving the Dow Jones…
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UK inflation: Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in July
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of air…
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Estée Lauder’s Sales Decline in Fourth Quarter, Tariffs to Impact Profitability by $100 Million Next Year
The Estée Lauder Cos. saw net sales slide 12 percent in its fourth quarter and the company expects tariff-related headwinds to impact…
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Baidu’s revenue dips ahead of intensifying Chinese AI contest
Baidu’s revenue fell, hurt by an economic downturn that’s capping its ability to fight bigger rivals in AI and make inroads in new growth…
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STI rises 0.1% despite US big tech sell-off
Equities in Singapore rose slightly on Wednesday (Aug 20), as the market reacted to a sell-off among US big tech names such as Nvidia and…
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UOB partners edtech player to teach digital skills to 90,000 Indonesian students
UOB has partnered with Indonesian edtech platform Ruangguru to give 90,000 students in the archipelago access to digital learning tools…
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Are you a boss who misses being part of the team? Here’s how to handle it
Business is a team sport, and it’s nice to have the camaraderie of laughing, grinding toward deadlines, and even gossiping with your…
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Nexstar to buy Tegna for US$3.5 billion in bet on FCC reforms
Nexstar Media Group agreed to buy TV station operator Tegna for US$3.5 billion in a deal that stands to dramatically expand Nexstar’s…
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Why people-pleasing happens and how to stop doing it
Meg Josephson is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in trauma-informed care. She is also a certified meditation teacher through…
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India's Tata Motors returns to South African car market after six years
India’s Tata Motors returned to South Africa’s passenger vehicles market after a six-year absence, launching three ranges of SUVs and an…
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New food allergies: Pine nuts can make the list, say experts
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Allergic reactions to foods such as pine nuts and goat's milk happen frequently enough…
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Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. “The…
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in August, matching forecast
China kept benchmark lending rates in August unchanged for the third consecutive month on Wednesday (Aug 20), in line with market…
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The next unicorn might not hire anyone
A decade ago, startups often equated success with rapid headcount growth. The formula was simple: build a product, raise a round, hire…
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Grab system glitch pushes some fares past S$1,000; company says full refunds made on ‘misconfigured fee’
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head testifies she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications at Hyflux agreed with the lawyer of Olivia Lum – who founded the water treatment company and…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head says she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications and investor relations at Hyflux who took the stand on Wednesday (Aug 20) said she was not…
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Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu
Shares of Chinese pop toy maker Pop Mart International Group rose to a record on Wednesday (Aug 20), after founder and chief executive…
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Apollo seeks to double India assets to US$4 billion in credit boom
Apollo Global Management plans to double its assets under management in India to US$4 billion over the next three years, as it looks to…
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Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students are nervously waiting for their results this week - and for some,…