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Siemens Energy bets on ammonia, fuel flexibility to future-proof Asia’s power systems
The energy technology provider sets 2030 target for 100% hydrogen and ammonia-capable turbines [FINSPANG, Sweden] Fuel flexibility,…
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HSBC’s top boss bets US$14 billion on Hong Kong in push for growth
For a bank that has spent much of the last decade shying away from major deals, Elhedery’s approach marks a sea change from his…
Business
HP bets on AI personal computers to drive revenue, eyes Asia for growth
At least one in four PCs sold by the US computer maker are AI-enabled and that could grow as customers upgrade The lockdowns stemming from…
Business
BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s demand resilience underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region BHP is doubling down on Asia as the centre of gravity for…
Business
Gold notches fresh high on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets
Non-yielding gold thrives in a low-interest-rate environment and during economic uncertainties Gold prices rose to an all-time high on…
Business
Japan’s stocks zoom, yen slumps as Takaichi win dims BOJ hike bets
Japanese shares surged to a record high on Monday (Oct 6), while the yen and long-term bonds tumbled as Sanae Takaichi was all but…
Business
UOBKH’s conviction calls eye rotation to non-tech in China, bets on laggards in Malaysia
The brokerage advises investors to bank profits on Chinese tech giants and pivot to undervalued plays as markets consolidate As the third…
Business
Morgan Stanley bets on post-Brexit pound high in 2026
MORGAN Stanley is betting that the pound will rally after the UK’s November budget to hit a decade-high next year. The US bank recommends…
Business
Microsoft bets US$33 billion on neoclouds like Nebius to ease AI crunch: sources
Microsoft’s deal with neocloud company Nebius Group will provide computing power to internal teams creating large language models and a…
Business
Temasek boosts bets on public stocks, pursues ‘active alpha’
Temasek Holdings has invested more into public equities in the last 18 months than it traditionally has done, according to chief executive…
Business
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…
Fashion
New Thai central bank chief’s arrival fuels bets of larger cut
The leadership transition at the bank also comes as the country sees its third government change in just over two years When Vitai…
Lifestyle
Lululemon Bets on China’s Wellness Boom, Releases Report With Top Academy Tsinghua
LONDON — Athleisure brand Lululemon earlier this week supported the release of a China Wellbeing Report published by the research center…
Fashion
LVMH bets on South Korea to spur growth on US, China uncertainty
LVMH is ramping up its expansion in South Korea, with the luxury conglomerate looking to diversify its global presence as geopolitical and…
Business
SoftBank Vision Fund to lay off 20% of employees in shift to bold AI bets, source and memo say
The cuts mark the third round of layoffs at the Japanese investment conglomerate’s flagship fund since 2022 SoftBank Group will lay off…
Business
NBC Bets Jimmy Fallon’s Advertising Antics Will Help Ward Off TV’s Late-Night Woes
One of the most important guests in the history of NBC’s “Tonight Show” isn’t a movie or TV star and probably won’t play any games on set…
Business
Markets gear up for series of Fed cuts with bullish bets at risk
Markets have also priced in reductions continuing deep into 2026 to ward off a recession A key question for investors this week is whether…
Business
Boustead bets on Reit launch, geospatial boom to drive growth
The engineering and technology group aims to unlock real estate value and ride the transformation of geospatial industry Boustead…
Business
Hedge funds slash bullish oil bets to lowest ever amid Opec hike
Hedge funds chopped their bullish position on US crude to the lowest on record as the Opec+ alliance’s latest decision to boost production…
Business
US: Wall St opens higher after inflation data keeps rate cut bets firm
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Thursday (Sep 11) after the latest inflation reading kept the US central bank on…
Business
Asia: Markets mostly up as producer price data stokes rate cut bets
ASIAN equities mostly rose on Thursday as investors built on this week’s rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of…
Business
Gold inches higher as soft US PPI data fuels rate cut bets; CPI in focus
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at its policy meeting next Wednesday Gold edged up on Thursday (Sep 11), as…
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs on boosted rate-cut bets
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit intraday record highs at the open on Wednesday (Sep 10), after cooler-than-expected producer inflation data…
Business
Gold prices trade above US$3,600 on Fed rate-cut bets
Investors are now awaiting US producer price data on Wednesday and consumer prices on Thursday for further clues on the Fed’s policy path…