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China investors digest another letdown from big tech earnings
FROM Tencent Holdings to Alibaba Group Holding, China’s tech leaders delivered underwhelming numbers for a quarter beset by economic and…
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RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low
THE New Zealand dollar is forecast to weaken around 6 per cent in the coming months as a slowing economy prompts investors to price in…
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Rainbow-laden revelers hit Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s pride parade
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of revelers gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s annual pride parade on Sunday, many…
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SingLand builds on sustainability efforts, sees ESG credentials as prerequisite to attracting tenants
Having a sustainable workplace will become a major criterion for companies looking to attract and retain talent, says CEO JONATHAN Eu, the…
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Returning capital is often not the only reason companies buy back their shares in the market
Some firms conduct share buybacks purely to support the vesting of awards under their share-based remuneration schemes This column…
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Germany's decorations chain Depot shuttering 27 branches
A woman enters the entrance to the "Depot" deco store. Alicia Windzio/dpa Germany's interior decorations retailer Depot plans to close at…
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Shoppers struggling with inflation being "selective" ahead of Black Friday
Shoppers are still struggling with inflation going into this holiday season, remaining "selective," as investment bank Morgan Stanley puts…
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Parole Examiner Lee Episode 3: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Parole Examiner Lee episode 3, starring Go Soo, Kwon Yu Ri, Baek Ji Won, and Lee Hak Joo, will air on tvN on Monday (November 25) at 8:50…
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History is useless for Wall Street pros betting on stock rally
Investors have a challenge in betting on the usual stock market rally that tends to arrive after a presidential election: With the S&P 500…
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Canadian dollar notches biggest weekly gain since August
THE heavily shorted Canadian dollar steadied against its US counterpart on Friday (Nov 22), with the currency holding on to a weekly gain…
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Internalisation of Reits: how to avoid the nuclear option
Traditionally, Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) have been managed by external managers owned by sponsors. This…
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100 Highest Paying Jobs in America
In today’s world, many people are curious about which careers offer the highest salaries. Understanding the top-paying jobs can help guide…
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ABR Holdings managing director continues to grow interest
OVER the five trading sessions spanning Nov 15 to Nov 21, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, resulting in a net…
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What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
US ANTITRUST lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google’s Chrome browser to limit the company’s market clout in a move…
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Nigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — When Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable for many in Africa's…
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UN Climate Deal Promises $300B Yearly Aid for Developing Nations
After marathon negotiations that stretched into early Sunday morning, world leaders at the UN climate talks (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan,…
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Nvidia stock surge means CEO’s foundation must double giving
NVIDIA’S surging share price has created a challenge for Jensen Huang’s charitable foundation: As the stock climbs, so does the amount of…
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Arctic Air Bring Chilling Temps to Start Next Month
As we near Thanksgiving, and the end of November, things are looking to get quite cold to start the next month. The National Temperature…
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Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city. Barcelona, which has already…
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Bavaria's AfD demands Germany conduct mass deportations of migrants
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) state-level branch in Bavaria passed a "Bavarian resolution for remigration" during a party…
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VW boss sticks to factory closure plans despite looming strike
Thomas Schaefer, Volkswagen Brand Board Member, speaks at the "50 Years of Golf Production" ceremony at the VW plant. Moritz…
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Car supplier Bosch to cut working hours for employees in Germany
German automotive supplier Bosch logo is pictured on a plant of the industrial group in Schwaebisch Gmuend. Bernd Weißbrod/dpa In addition…
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Woman explains why she refused a free drink at a bar: "We're scared"
A woman on TikTok has shared the reason she refused a drink offered to her by a stranger at a bar, sparking a conversation about safety.…
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Maryland Cop Who was Caught Kissing Woman, Fired After Investigators Found He Responded Late to Emergencies Because He was with Her
A member of the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) was fired after a video of him kissing a woman and getting into the…