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Gold futures hit record high after US tariff report
Gold futures jumped to a fresh high on Friday (Aug 8) following a report that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo…
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Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing bid to stay
An Australian politician and convicted rapist has resigned from parliament moments before he was to be kicked out, after losing a legal…
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DBS shares jump 2.5%, cross S$50 mark
DBS shares surpassed the S$50 mark in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), a day after it reached that record level following news of its…
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Inside ‘Terrestrial,’ the Twisty Fantasia Crowd Pleaser That May or May Not Be an Alien Fever Dream
Steve Pink‘s latest film, the twisty thriller “Terrestrial,” might not seem to have a lot in common with his biggest hit, the raucous 2010…
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Australian authorities file proceedings against Singtel’s Optus, allege cyberattack-linked breaches
Telco’s unit says it does not know the quantum of penalties that will be imposed, as that will be for the federal court to determine The…
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Nextdoor cuts 12% of workforce in quest for profitability
Nextdoor Holdings, the neighbourhood social networking company, is eliminating 12 per cent of its workforce, part of a broader effort by…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Genting, Sembcorp, Singapore Land, Riverstone, Daiwa, BHG Retail
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 8): UOB: Trade loans are expected…
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Daiwa House Logistics Trust H1 DPU drops 8.6% to S$0.0224
The manager of Daiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT) on Friday (Aug 8) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0224 for its first half…
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Paramount closes US$8 billion merger with Skydance after settling ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit
Paramount Global and Skydance Media completed their US$8.4 billion merger on Thursday (Aug 7), capping a drawn-out deal process marked by…
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Profits over people and microplastics in every meal?
For decades, the plastic crisis has always felt far away, whether through time or across distance. But unfortunately, we’re no longer…
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SGX ekes out record high full-year profit despite 2.6% decline in H2
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported its highest-ever full-year revenue and net profit since listing on Friday (Aug 8). This milestone comes…
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‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Review: Scarlett Johansson and Sienna Miller Play Sisters in a Warm Family Dramedy
A dysfunctional family gathering for a special occasion (be it a wedding or a funeral) has long served as a ripe dramatic backdrop for a…
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How Formula E made EV racing a global phenomenon
As U.S. climate policy was noisily dismantled in Washington over the spring and summer, another climate story unfolded—quieter, faster,…
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Sembcorp H1 earnings flat at S$536 million on lower gas revenue
But the company raises its interim dividend to S$0.09 per share, from S$0.06 per share Sembcorp Industries saw earnings fall 1 per cent to…
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Sembcorp declares ‘shopping season’ with strong Singdollar, even as earnings take a hit
Sembcorp Industries wants to take advantage of the stronger Singapore dollar to go “shopping” for deals, even as the company’s shares…
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Crypto’s real barrier isn’t trust, it’s understanding
For years, crypto headlines have fixated on trust issues: fraud, volatility, and the few bad actors who’ve given crypto a Wild West…
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Expedia raises gross bookings, revenue growth forecasts amid US travel demand recovery
EXPEDIA raised its annual forecast for gross bookings and revenue growth on Thursday, amid a recovery of demand in the United States,…
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Britons booking later, closer, shorter UK breaks, travel firms say
Elaine Doran & Colletta Smith Cost of living producer & correspondent UK holidaymakers are leaving it later to book shorter stays closer…
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Versant Hires Paramount’s Erin Calhoun and MLB’s Steve Arocho as Communications Executives
Versant, the new company Comcast has spun off from NBCUniversal’s cable assets, has finished assembling its team of communications…
Business
Successful companies will integrate AI training into workflow
Most of us are failingat AI. While nearly 90% of CEOs expect AI to transform their organizations, only 16-23% report seeing meaningful…
Business
Trump taps top economic aide for vacant Fed seat
President Donald Trump on Thursday named the leader of his White House economic panel to fill a recently vacated seat on the Federal…
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Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill open spot on Fed board
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 7) said he will nominate Council of Economic Advisers chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the…
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Instacart posts strongest order growth since 2022, beats earnings estimates
Instacart posted its strongest order growth since 2022 for a second straight quarter and beat earnings estimates for the current period, a…