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Singapore shares muted at Friday’s open; STI down 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks opened nearly flat on Friday (Feb 21) morning as global markets recorded declines overnight. As at 9.03 am, the Straits…
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Trump tariff worries set gold on course for eighth straight weekly gain
GOLD prices were little changed on Friday (Feb 21) but remained on track for an eighth successive weekly gain, driven by concerns over US…
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Jaysley Beck's mother says 'no apology will bring her back'
Bea Swallow BBC News, West of England The mother of a teenage soldier who took her own life following relentless harassment says no…
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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis
BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and…
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‘Jury Duty’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video, Has Already Been Filmed
“Jury Duty” has been summoned once again. The comedy series, which debuted on Amazon’s now-defunct streamer Freevee as a surprise hit in…
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George Clooney Says Biden ‘Was Terrible at Explaining’ the World Economy, Warns of CBS News Settling With Trump: ‘It Has a Chilling Effect on the Press’
George Clooney had some pointed remarks about the Donald Trump administration, describing the current political climate as one where…
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Stocks to watch: Wilmar, SIA, Genting Singapore, Seatrium, Starhub, FEHT, The Hour Glass
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Feb 21): Wilmar: It posted on Thursday…
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Meta reduces stock options for staff despite trading at record highs: FT
META Platforms has cut back on its yearly distribution of stock options by about 10 per cent for tens of thousands of employees despite…
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StarHub H2 net profit up 7.5% at S$78.4 million
STARHUB on Friday (Feb 21) posted a net profit of S$78.4 million for the second half of its financial year ended December, up 7.5 per cent…
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Seatrium achieves first full-year profit with S$120.9 million H2 earnings
On its return to profitability, the company proposes a final dividend of S$0.015 a share SEATRIUM swung into the black with a net profit…
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Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says
One of four bodies returned from Gaza to Israel on Thursday is not hostage Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, the Israeli military said.…
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Baseball Strikes Out at ESPN: Sports Giant to End TV Rights Deal With MLB After Current Season
Disney‘s ESPN and Major League Baseball are breaking up after nearly 40 years together, a sign of how even the most durable content…
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Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams Release Video for ‘Call Me When You Break Up’
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco and Gracie Abrams deliver on their new collaboration, a pop anthem dubbed “Call Me When You Break Up.” The song…
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Singapore Oil Hub Opportunities Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The city-state may be able to leverage its robust infrastructure and strategic location to help companies adjust WITH US tariffs shaking…
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Spirit Airlines to exit bankruptcy under go-private deal
SPIRIT Airlines won court approval to leave bankruptcy via a lender-backed take-private deal after rejecting a takeover offer from rival…
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UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss
The UK and Europe may need to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a deal with Russia, regardless of US support, the…
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David St. John, ‘I Am Jazz’ and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Producer, Dies at 56
David St. John, a TV producer who worked on shows including “America’s Next Top Model,” died Dec. 19 of pancreatic cancer in Seattle. He…
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Payments firm Block’s profit misses estimate on underwhelming holiday spending
BLOCK’S fourth-quarter profit fell short of estimates as spending growth during the holiday season and gains from a post-election surge in…
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Rivian records first gross profit as EV policy risks loom
RIVIAN Automotive recorded its first-ever quarterly gross profit to close out 2024, achieving a long-held goal even as it warned that…
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The 2025 100 Greatest Hair Products of All Time
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Big…
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Saks Global’s New Payment Terms Trigger Strong Industry Reaction
Playing hard ball. That’s how many vendors view Saks Global’s new approach to paying them for past and future orders, while expressing…
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Tanger Sees Q4 Gains Across Several Metrics
Tanger, fueled by its ongoing strategy of tenant diversification, acquisitions and “robust” leasing activity, reported a strong fourth…
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Ukraine must strike minerals deal, says Trump adviser Mike Waltz
Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table…
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A Colorful Alfresco Affair at SCAD Ivy Hall in Georgia
Fall jewel tones. The bridesmaids wore various gowns in shades of blue and green and carried florals in creams and mauves with pops of…