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Bankers get boost in Asia-Pacific as M&A growth tops US, Europe
The race is far from over, but the Asia-Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in dealmaking activity this…
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Stakes high for Switch 2 after Nintendo’s stock valuation surges
NINTENDO shares have soared to a series of records in anticipation of its Switch 2 console, making the upcoming reveal of the gadget’s…
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Tesla sales drop to lowest since 2022 amid Musk backlash
Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13 per cent last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and…
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Europe: Shares recover ground as markets brace for US tariff deadline
EUROPEAN shares rebounded on Tuesday from a two-month low touched in the previous session, while the market braced for an impending April…
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US: Stocks close mixed before Trump tariff announcement
US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday on a quiet trading day as investors braced for Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, which he has dubbed…
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PVH Striding Into 2025 Despite Some Hiccups Reintroducing Calvin Klein Sportswear in the U.S.
Billboard Women in Music 2025 brought PVH Corp. into 2025 with just a hint of swagger — even despite some uncertainty in China and growing…
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Who Is Kate Cornett? Ole Miss Student Is Planning Legal Action Against Pat McAfee and ESPN Over Viral Affair Scandal that 'Ruined' Her Life
The Ole Miss freshman who became the target of a disturbing internet rumor that gained significant traction in late February is now…
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Macy’s Names Thomas J. Edwards Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer, Succeeding Adrian Mitchell
In a surprise move, Adrian Mitchell, Macy’s Inc.’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, is leaving the company and is…
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Car firms fined for withholding recycling information
Ten carmakers and two industry groups have been fined a combined total of nearly £78m for withholding information about vehicle recycling.…
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Designers Stick to What They Know Best in Shanghai Amid Tough Trading Environment
SHANGHAI — The fall 2025 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week wrapped Monday night on a high note, with Shushu/Tong presenting a well-rounded…
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Ghibli-inspired viral feature drives record ChatGPT usage
The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last…
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US: Wall Street opens lower as Trump tariffs loom
US stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Apr 1), marking a gloomy start to the quarter, as investors braced for the impending storm of…
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Latin Music Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion for Third Straight Year, but Grows Only 6% From 2023: RIAA Report
Latin music revenues in the United States grew by 6% in 2024, exceeding $1 billion for a third consecutive year. This marks the ninth…
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Intel will spin off non-core units, says CEO Tan Lip-Bu
Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu said the chipmaker will spin off assets that are not central to its mission and create new…
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On Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Leave Company After 12 Years
On Holding is transitioning to a single chief executive officer. The Zurich-based sports brand said Tuesday that co-CEO Marc Maurer will…
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Water, energy and phones: What you can do about the seven bills going up this week
The start of April means several bills are going up, putting extra pressure on household finances. For some payments, such as energy,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Flos B&B Italia Group CEO Daniel Lalonde Moves to Vita, a Division of Fiskars Group
MILAN – Seasoned luxury executive Daniel Lalonde, who recently exited his role as Flos B&B Italia Group’s chief executive officer, has…
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Straits Times Index closes slightly lower after cutting intra-day losses
The Singapore blue-chip gauge Straits Times Index (STI) slid almost 0.8 per cent during intra-trading but managed to erase the losses and…
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UltraGreen.ai is said to mull up to S$400 million IPO in Singapore
The company is working with financial advisers to help plan an offering that could take place in Singapore as soon as this year…
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UOB to take legal action against former Yang Kee Logistics CEO, The Online Citizen over ‘defamatory’ remarks
The bank says Ken Koh failed to retract and apologise for the allegations he made UOB will initiate legal proceedings against Ken Koh, the…
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Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX fell as crypto slides
Shares of Coinbase Global and other firms linked to cryptocurrencies were hammered this quarter as growing concerns about the US economy…
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‘The Gentlemen’ Producer Moonage Pictures Acquired by ITV Studios in Major Stake Deal
ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in indie Moonage Pictures, the production banner behind Netflix hit “The Gentlemen” and teen…
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Hooters files for bankruptcy as brand eyes turnaround plan
It listed assets of US$50 million to US$100 million and liabilities in the same range in its petition Hooters of America has filed for…
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European private equity company Inflexion opens Singapore office
Move includes hiring a managing director for investor relations focusing on Asia-Pacific London-based private equity company Inflexion is…