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UK inflation falls as price of petrol drops
Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Falling petrol prices drove UK inflation down by more than expected in the year to March. Inflation was…
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Hong Kong stocks drop on trade war anxiety, China inches higher
Hong Kong shares fell on Wednesday (Apr 16), dragged by technology stocks, after the US restricted Nvidia chip sales to China, raising…
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STI gains ground on Wednesday, bucking regional indices
The Straits Times Index (STI) continued to gain ground, bucking regional indices on Wednesday (Apr 16). The STI closed up 1 per cent or…
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Recession Indicators Are Everywhere
On April 9th, Luke Marion, a gardener and seed purveyor who runs the YouTube channel MIgardener, posted a video that recommended planting…
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Prison unit where Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi attacked guards emptied
Daniel De Simone Investigations correspondent All prisoners held in the terrorism prison unit where Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi…
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Malaysia's Petronas secures extra gas supply after hit from Putra Heights pipeline fire
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petroliam Nasional said on Wednesday (Apr 16) it has secured additional gas supplies to minimise supply…
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Heineken's Q1 sales slightly beat forecasts
“...we are performing within the range of expectations,” says CEO Dolf van den Brink Source link
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Candy maker YLF scraps plan to list on SGX
It would have been the second company to launch an IPO on the local bourse this year Candy maker YLF Group Marketing has withdrawn its…
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PwC exits more than a dozen countries to avoid scandals: FT
PwC has shut down operations in more than a dozen countries that are deemed too small, risky or unprofitable, as the Big Four accounting…
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China Southern is said to mull Hong Kong IPO of cargo unit
The deal may be coming at a tricky time for the company, which relies on Chinese exports that are under threat because of the country’s…
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Asia: Stocks struggle again as Nvidia chip curb warning pops calm
Asian stocks swung on Wednesday (Apr 16) after Nvidia’s announcement of new US licensing rules on shipments of its new chip to China…
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Aimee Lou Wood Reveals Sarah Sherman Sent Her Flowers After ‘White Lotus’ Star Called Out ‘SNL’ Parody for Being ‘Mean’
Sarah Sherman more than made up for her unflattering portrayal of Aimee Lou Wood in “Saturday Night Live‘s” parody of “The White Lotus.”…
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England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in…
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Hermes’ market value surpasses that of former suitor LVMH
Hermes’ market capitalisation surpassed that of rival LVMH, the conglomerate which tried to buy the maker of the coveted Birkin bag in a…
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CNMC Goldmine shares spike 7% as gold hits record high
Shares of CNMC Goldmine spiked over 7 per cent on Wednesday (Apr 16) morning, as spot gold climbed to a record high. At 9.45am, the…
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Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A Swiss and Austrian climbing pair have shattered the speed record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss…
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Gold hits record high on economic growth concerns
Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Wednesday (Apr 16), driven by a weaker US dollar, trade war tensions and concerns over global…
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Oiltek bags RM61.9 million in new contracts across South-east Asia and other global markets
This brings the group’s current order book to RM402.4 million, which is expected to be fulfilled over the next 18 to 24 months Vegetable…
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Stocks to watch: SIA, Sats, Sinarmas Land, Japfa, Aztech, Sabana Reit, LHN, Oiltek
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 16). Singapore Airlines (SIA):…
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‘Based on a True Story,’ ‘Mr. Throwback’ Canceled at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)
The comedies “Based on a True Story” and “Mr. Throwback” have been canceled at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively. “Based on a True…
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Apple to rejig sales division with departure of enterprise chief
Apple’s top executive overseeing enterprise sales and the western European market is planning to depart the company later this year,…
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Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China
Microchip maker Nvidia said it would be hit with $5.5bn (£4.2bn) in costs after the US government tightened export rules to China. The…
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Marcus Rashford: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praises 'fantastic' forward
Rashford's January move appears to have revived the England international's career but, after a number of decent displays, this was…
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Nvidia says new limits on China exports to cost US$5.5 billion
Nvidia faces new US restrictions on the export of its H20 chip to China, a policy change that will cost the company billions of US dollars…