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Nomura to boost rates and FX trading units, sees more market volatility
The push reflects growing doubts around the longevity of the current equities bull run Japan’s Nomura Holdings plans to beef up its…
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Stephen Colbert Recalls Moment He Found Out ‘The Late Show’ Was Canceled and Delivering the News to His Staff: ‘I Had Sweat Through My Shirt’
Jimmy Kimmel hosted fellow late-night frontman Stephen Colbert on his show Tuesday night, and during the interview, Colbert recalled how…
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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with…
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Sephora Deepens Bet on Gen Alpha, Readies Evereden for U.S. Store Launch
Sephora’s Gen Alpha play just got steeper. The retailer is inducting Gen Alpha-focused clean beauty brand, Evereden, to its online…
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The Government Shutdown Will Be Devastating for the D.C. Region
Previous shutdowns have had a significant impact on the regional economy. During the 2013 government shutdown, which lasted just over two…
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ TikTok Week Results in First Truly Shocking Elimination of the Season
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Tuesday, Sept. 30 episode of “Dancing With the Stars.” Following the first…
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Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk 'preventing peace'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told a flotilla sailing towards Gaza to stop, saying the latest attempt by activists to deliver…
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Asia: Stocks mixed, Wall Street futures drop as US heads for shutdown
ASIAN markets stuttered, US futures fell and gold hovered near record highs on Wednesday after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a…
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Shares of LHN surge 7% after co-living unit lodges SGX listing prospectus
The property portfolio of Coliwoo comprises 25 properties in ‘high-demand locations’ across Singapore Shares of property management…
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Taiwan will not agree to 50-50 chip production deal with US, negotiator says
Taiwan will not agree to a deal with the United States for half of all semiconductor production to take place in the country, the island’s…
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Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
A sunscreen scandal in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot is continuing to grow, with 18 products now pulled from shelves in…
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Gold hovers near record high on US shutdown concerns, Fed rate outlook
The metal has hit multiple record highs this year, with the latest one being US$3,871.45, hit on Sep 30 Gold prices edged higher on…
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Gold hits record high on US shutdown risks, rate-cut bets
Gold hit a record high on Wednesday (Oct 1) as investors turned to safe-haven assets on growing risks of a US government shutdown, while…
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Univision Goes Dark on YouTube TV
Google’s YouTube TV has dropped Univision‘s local TV stations — along with other TelevisaUnivision-owned networks — after the two sides…
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Daniel Hay: Major failings after former gynaecologist harmed women - report
A former NHS gynaecologist's risky practices and shortcuts contributed to women suffering severe physical harm, a long-awaited report into…
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Thakral Corp divests Yotsubashi Nakano Building in Osaka for 5.3 billion yen
Thakral Corporation announced on Tuesday (Sep 30) that it has completed the divestment of its commercial building, Yotsubashi Nakano…
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Steve Coogan on the evolution of Alan Partridge and 'laughing around mental health, not at it'
Paul GlynnCulture reporter "Do you like my orange socks?" asks Steve Coogan. The British actor is pointing down to a brightly coloured,…
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Robinhood explores launching prediction markets outside US
The brokerage has viewed it as a source of growth, and the proliferation is blurring the lines between financial markets and the gambling…
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World News Days Focuses on Just the Facts
More than 1,000 news brands from 110 countries participated in World News Day, an annual event that champions fact-based journalism…
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Diddy Denied New Trial or Acquittal Days Before Sentencing in Federal Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request for a new trial or an acquittal in his federal case has been denied, just ahead of his sentencing on Friday.…
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Raffles Medical names former Paragon Reit CFO Woo Yeng Yeng as new finance chief
She will oversee corporate finance, tax, treasury and investor relations, among other matters Raffles Medical has appointed Woo Yeng Yeng…
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Pfizer’s drug price cuts yield three-year Trump tariff reprieve
The US president has repeatedly pressured companies to bring their US prices in line with what foreign countries pay Pfizer secured a…
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Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, FLCT, Raffles Medical, Metro, LHN, Thakral Corp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Oct 1): Suntec Reit: David…
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Jimmy Fallon Plans to ‘Keep My Head Down’ and Avoid Politics on ‘The Tonight Show’: ‘We Hit Both Sides Equally’
Jimmy Fallon plans to keep “The Tonight Show” out of politics. During a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” the…