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Record US$350 billion deals boom fuels upbeat M&A outlook in Japan
Corporate governance reforms aimed at improving shareholder returns are helping to transform the country into a hive of activityIT HAS been a record year for deals involving Japanese companies,...
Morgan Stanley seen as front-runner for SpaceX IPO: sources
[NEW YORK] Morgan Stanley is emerging as a leading contender for a key role in SpaceX’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), as the bank’s close ties to CEO Elon...
Elon Musk becomes first person worth US$700 billion following pay package ruling
TESLA CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged to US$749 billion late Friday (Dec 19) after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth US$139 billion that were voided...
US stocks: Nasdaq rallies again while yen falls despite BOJ rate hike
RESURGENT artificial intelligence shares lifted the Nasdaq on Friday for a second straight session while the yen retreated despite a Bank of Japan interest rate hike.The tech-forward Nasdaq piled...
European stocks hover near record on lingering policy optimism
EUROPEAN stocks hovered near a record on Friday, wrapping up the final full trading week of the year with optimism around further policy easing and resilient growth in the US.The Stoxx...
REE Medical Guide: How to Choose a Good Disability Claim Company and Avoid Bad Actors
The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to process disability claims at a historic volume. In fiscal year 2024, VA reported completing more than 2.4 million disability compensation claims, a...
EconomyBookings.com vs. Booking Directly: How to Get the Best Deal on Your Next Car Rental
When you’re planning your next trip and need a rental car, you’re faced with an important decision: should you book through an aggregator like EconomyBookings or go directly to...
Wall Street opens higher on tech rebound, Nike slumps
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (Dec 19), as technology stocks extended their rebound from an early-week sell-off, while Nike tumbled after weak China sales...
Maersk completes first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years
The shipping company says it has no plans to fully reopen the route but may gradually resume sailing via Suez and the Red Sea[COPENHAGEN] Danish shipping company Maersk said...
Sias calls on Singapore Paincare to clarify actions after failed privatisation bid
[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, called on medical services company Singapore Paincare to clarify its actions after its privatisation bid failed earlier this month.The move is...
