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Nike sales beat estimates in new CEO’s first full quarter
CEO Elliott Hill is attempting to guide the company back to growth after a difficult year of falling sales and corporate layoffs Nike’s…
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‘House of David’ Creator Explains Using AI to Create the Goliath Origin Sequence (EXCLUSIVE)
The newly released episode 6 of Amazon’s “House of David” opens with a mythical origin sequence for the character Goliath, created in an…
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Europe: Shares slip after global central banks flag economic uncertainty; Switzerland cuts rates
EUROPEAN shares closed lower on Thursday, after four sessions of gains, as investors booked some profits and assessed interest rate…
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US: Stocks edge lower as Fed rally falters
US stocks closed lower on Thursday, as a Fed-related rally lost steam, and traders looked ahead to the prospect of additional tariffs next…
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Volatile markets, heightened uncertainty may slow banks’ hiring: recruiters
The recent series of job cuts underscore the challenges lenders are grappling with; US banks’ layoffs could ripple through to Singapore…
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Singapore financial sector may cut hiring amid volatile markets, global bank layoffs
The recent series of job cuts underscore the challenges lenders are grappling with; US banks’ layoffs could ripple through to Singapore…
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Reform UK row: Leaked messages reveal Nigel Farage fury with Rupert Lowe
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak Nigel Farage called the behaviour of suspended Reform UK MP Rupert…
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Amazon Just Dropped So Many Early Home Deals Ahead of Its Highly-anticipated Big Spring Sale
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UK weather: start of spring brings warmest day of year so far
During this brief spell of warm weather temperatures are roughly 4-7°C (7.2-12.6°F) above the March average. However, this isn't uncommon…
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Creditors file over S$198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only S$34,650 recovered
More than S$198 million in claims have been submitted by creditors to the liquidator of beleaguered online marketplace Qoo10, but only…
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Dollar higher as Fed signals no rush to cut rates, BOE holds rates steady
The dollar rose on Thursday (Mar 20) after the Federal Reserve indicated it was in no rush to cut rates further this year due to…
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ValueMax raises S$71.7 million through two digital securities commercial papers
Both papers were issued on Mar 3 and received “strong demand” from investors, says the company Pawnbroking chain ValueMax Group has raised…
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Bank of England keeps rates on hold
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.5 per cent and warned against assumptions that they would be cut over its next few meetings…
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Singapore shares rise after Fed rate cut pause; STI up 0.6%
Shares on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Thursday (Mar 20), following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold off on interest-rate…
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SGX listcos with Indonesia exposure stay resilient amid market meltdown
While a market meltdown in Indonesia has rattled investor confidence, Singapore-listed companies with sizable exposure to the country have…
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CK Hutchison warns of geopolitical risks as profit falls and ports deal upsets China
CK Hutchison Holdings warned of geopolitical risks to global trade, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported weaker-than-expected profit and…
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More than a fifth of UK adults still not looking for work
Tom Espiner BBC business reporter More than a fifth of UK working-age adults are still not in work or actively looking for work, official…
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RTL Group Posts Stable 2024 Results as Fremantle Still Targets Full-Year Revenue of $3.2 Billion
European media conglomerate RTL posted basically stable full fiscal 2024 yearly results on Thursday, driven by more than 40% growth in…
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Is it a bank? Is it a fund manager? Chocolate Finance meltdown highlights need for clear distinction
The two may have overlapping traits, but industry watchers say the differences must be made obvious to customers For less-savvy investors,…
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Hedge funds burned by Tesla short bets plot next steps
Hedge funds whose short positions against Tesla backfired badly after the Nov 5 election are watching the latest sell-off from the…
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UK posts strong wage growth ahead of BOE rate decision
UK wage growth held at its highest level in nine months and employment rose, evidence of resilient demand for workers that will likely…
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Puma Is Doubling Down on Marketing: Inside Its ‘Go Wild’ Campaign
When it comes to advertising, Puma has opened up its wallet. Puma revealed on Thursday, “Go Wild,” a global campaign that the athletic…
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SGX RegCo reprimands BlackGold Natural Resources directors, CFO for breaches of listing rules
The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has reprimanded three directors and the chief financial officer of BlackGold Natural…
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Swiss Watch Exports Slip in the U.S. in February
PARIS – Winter is far from over for Swiss watches as the market continued to cool in February. Exports in the month contracted by 8.2…