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AMD tumbles after giving disappointing outlook for AI growth
ADVANCED Micro Devices (AMD) tumbled in late trading after giving a disappointing outlook for its data centre business, an area where it’s…
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Coinbase urges US regulators to clear path for banks to offer crypto services
The administration is expected to reshape US policy on digital currency, but US bankers have so far remained cautious on cryptocurrencies…
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Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
A three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to sue for damages will be removed in England and Wales under "long overdue"…
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Singapore shares down on tariffs drag; STI dips 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares closed lower for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (Feb 5), after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on…
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Keppel H2 profit from continuing operations up 19.9% to S$527.9 million
KEPPEL recorded a profit from continuing operations of S$527.9 million for its second half ended Dec 31, up 19.9 per cent from S$440.3…
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Nissan is likely to reject Honda offer in blow to tie-up plan
The talks to create the world’s third-largest carmaker have gone haltingly since the plans were first announced in December NISSAN Motor…
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Nissan calls off Honda merger talks
Japan’s Nissan has called off merger talks with rival Honda, the Nikkei newspaper said, abandoning a tie-up that would have created the…
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies at 88
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has…
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GM’s Cruise to cut 1,000 jobs as robotaxi service shuts down
GENERAL Motors (GM) is cutting almost half of the workforce in the Cruise driverless car unit, according to an internal memo and sources…
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Stocks to watch: CICT, Keppel, FLCT, Sabana Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Feb 5). CapitaLand Integrated…
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Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off 70 Staff Members From New York City Locations Ahead of Expected Strike
Alamo Drafthouse has laid off approximately 70 workers from its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations. These cuts were implemented ahead of an…
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Walmart to cut hundreds of jobs, relocate staff to main hubs
WALMART is eliminating some jobs and asking workers to move to central offices in Arkansas or California, continuing the retailer’s push…
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Green Business Ideas That Actually Make Money
Thinking about going green with your business? You’re not alone. More and more entrepreneurs are looking to make a positive impact on the…
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Bank of Japan’s rate likely to go higher than consensus, ex-official says
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep raising its benchmark rate to a level exceeding the current market consensus, and there’s a…
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Google shares slide on spending plans despite sales jump
TECH giant Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported robust fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, with revenues jumping 12 per cent to…
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Apple debuts Invites app, AppleCare+ changes in subscription push
APPLE rolled out a new app for creating event invitations and made changes to its AppleCare+ customer support for iPhones, part of a…
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Barbie parent Mattel forecasts annual profit above estimates after steady holiday demand
TOYMAKER Mattel on Tuesday forecast full-year profit above Wall Street expectations after beating holiday quarter estimates, owing to…
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Free Money Alert: 20 Small Business Grants You Can Get Now
Running a small business isn’t easy, especially when it comes to finding the money you need to grow. Whether you’re looking to hire more…
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IBM gives long-term sales growth outlook that tops expectations
INTERNATIONAL Business Machines (IBM) gave a stronger-than-expected revenue growth outlook for the coming years led by the expansion in…
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YouTube Q4 Ad Sales Hit Record $10.5 Billion, Parent Alphabet Projects $75 Billion in 2025 Capex Spending Amid AI Arms Race
YouTube, the internet’s biggest streaming video platform, delivered a healthy 13.8% increase in global ad revenue for the year-end 2024…
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China Experts Say Retail-tainment, Key Opinion Sales and a Focus on Culture Are Winning Strategies
LONDON — Out of adversity comes opportunity. As major luxury players tighten their belts, the Chinese contemporary market is finding ways…
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FKA Twigs Leaves It All on the Dance Floor
Twigs’s own kitchen, she informed me, has a shelf of teas as long as the S.U.V. we were riding in: jasmine and rose “for beauty,” lemon…
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The Locavore Guide: A Big-box Backlash
To listen to the podcast, click here. Independent boutiques have always had a place in retail, but “the shop around the corner” can’t…
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Anna Wintour tells King Charles she has no plans to stop working
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour has "firmly" told King Charles she will not stop working, as she removed her signature sunglasses to…