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RBNZ flags another big cut after second half-point move
NEW Zealand’s central bank chief suggested a further large cut in interest rates would be delivered early next year if the economy evolves…
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CrowdStrike raises annual forecast on steady cybersecurity demand
CYBERSECURITY firm CrowdStrike raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and beat third-quarter revenue on Tuesday (Nov 26), betting…
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Hello Kitty stock sinks most since 2014 on share sale plan
SANRIO shares tumbled the most since May 2014 after the brand owner of Hello Kitty said holders including its president will sell shares…
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Gold prices barely move ahead of US inflation data
GOLD was little changed on Wednesday (Nov 27), as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on the scale of a possible Federal Reserve…
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L.A. County gears up for Trump with millions in funding for immigrants, transgender residents
Gearing up for another Trump presidency, Los Angeles County supervisors will funnel millions in funding to beef up support for immigrants…
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China Oct industrial profits narrow decline but demand remains weak
By Qiaoyi Li, Joe Cash and Liangping Gao BEIJING (Reuters) -China's October industrial profits narrowed their earlier declines, helped by…
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Trump's proposed tariffs could bring higher prices for groceries, cars and clothing
Steep price hikes could be on the way if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs on…
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Crypto exchange Kraken shuts down NFT marketplace
THE crypto exchange Kraken is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace almost two years after the platform was launched,…
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Singapore shares rise at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Wednesday (Nov 27), despite US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat on major trading…
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Singapore stocks edge lower as tariff concerns weigh on investor sentiment; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed slightly lower on Wednesday (Nov 27), mirroring a mixed performance across other Asian markets as investors…
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Blockbuster Red Sox-White Sox Trade Proposal Sends Ace To Boston For Haul
The Boston Red Sox are rumored to be one of the most aggressive teams in the league this winter in terms of pursuing talent. The team is…
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An-2 Biplane Caused Major Scare When Russians Thought It Was A Long-Range Kamikaze Drone
Videos purporting to show a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil refinery may actually have been of a wayward civilian An-2 biplane.…
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Elite UK Reit to divest office building Hilden House for £3.3 million
ELITE UK Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has entered a contract to divest Hilden House, an office building in Warrington, England, for…
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Stocks to watch: SingPost, Elite UK Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Nov 27): Singapore Post (SingPost):…
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GM, Ford fall on Trump tariffs seen adding US$3,000 to car prices
SHARES of US automakers tumbled on worries that a new round of tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump will cause sticker prices…
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Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
The plants are to be situated in Bolivia's vast Uyuni salt flats (Aizar RALDES) Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with…
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Couche-Tard not giving up on bid to acquire 7-Eleven’s owner
CANADIAN convenience store and fuel retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard remains committed to snapping up its Japanese rival Seven & i…
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Bluff or existential threat? As Trump vows tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico and China, leaders wonder if he's serious
Mexico City — Bluff? Negotiating tactic? Or existential menace? World leaders, economists and investors are struggling over how to view…
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Japan’s top chip distributor eyes acquisitions in China, India
JAPANESE chip distributor Macnica Holdings is seeking possible acquisition targets in other parts of Asia, a sign of industry pressures to…
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Watch ‘Gabon Uncharted’: Top Kayakers, Vivid Storytelling, Epic Location
When you combine funding from Red Bull, a legendary exploratory kayaker, a world-class photographer, a tight group of the very best…
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Marlena Velez—TikTok star's criminal history revealed
A Florida TikToker's Get Ready With Me video for a trip to Target took an unexpected twist when she was allegedly caught stealing more…
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Starbucks workers to get only 60% bonus on worst year since 2020
MANY Starbucks corporate workers are only getting 60 per cent of their overall bonuses for the company’s most recent fiscal year due to…
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VinFast’s loss narrows, revenue jumps on higher EV sales
VINFAST Auto said its third-quarter loss narrowed and revenue jumped as the company delivered more cars. The Vietnamese electric vehicle…
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Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts
NETFLIX won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing the streaming company of downplaying the impact on subscriber…