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iPhone loses global market share with Apple AI absent in China
APPLE sold fewer iPhones and lost ground to Chinese rivals last year, reflecting the absence of Apple Intelligence in its largest market…
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Chinese stocks enter bear market as geopolitical risks mount
Chinese shares fell for a fifth straight day, pushing a closely watched benchmark into a bear market, as geopolitical tensions simmer…
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US stock market races reality check in high-bar earnings season
The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading for its next big test as companies start releasing…
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US stock market faces reality check in high-bar earnings season
The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading for its next big test as companies start releasing…
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Housing market update: How to find out how much house you can afford
Knowing how much house you can afford helps you avoid financial stress and set realistic expectations. This can ensure you can comfortably…
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SGX securities turnover value rises 5% in December despite lower market volume
THE total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 5 per cent on the year to S$20 billion in December,…
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SGX securities turnover value up 5% in December despite lower market volume
THE total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 5 per cent on the year to S$20 billion in December, the…
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Hyundai launches 2.85 million yen EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
SOUTH Korea’s Hyundai Motor said on Friday (Jan 10) it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market…
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Europe: Markets rise as mining, healthcare surge amid bond market jitters
EUROPEAN markets ended on Thursday (Jan 9) on a high note, driven by a rally in healthcare and mining sectors, despite uncertainties over…
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MAS equities market review group to complete report by August
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) group undertaking a review of the equities market is targeting to complete its report by August…
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DBS upgrades PropNex to a buy rating, lifts target price on expected ‘rebound’ in property market
DBS on Monday (Jan 6) upgraded its rating for real estate agency PropNex to “buy” and raised its target price for the stock on a positive…
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Debt capital market issuance volumes expected to remain ‘relatively stable’ in 2025
Financials, with strong issuances in the last 3 years, could remain major issuers in the Singapore dollar market in 2025, says portfolio…
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MAS review group exploring use of seed capital for equities market: Gan Kim Yong
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group is studying how to make optimum use of seed capital to attract…
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2024: a year of market volatility
2024 UNFOLDED as a year marked by global turmoil and uncertainty: The war in Ukraine raged on, conflicts in the Middle East escalated, and…
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Singapore’s stock market may hinge on reforms in 2025, but outlook for some sectors look bright
ANALYSTS expect Singapore stocks to outperform and see significant upside in 2025, but there is a caveat: This is likely to happen only if…
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Magdeburg Christmas market attack suspect had record of threats
Authorities in Germany on Monday released details of past threats made by the suspected perpetrator of the deadly car rampage through a…
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Cocoa market stands at crossroads in volatile market
THE cocoa market in 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by record highs, sharp declines, and underlying challenges that suggest the…
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Hong Kong IPO market stages comeback after dismal 2023
INVESTORS in the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of Chinese cosmetics firm Mao Geping Cosmetics received an early Christmas…
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More than €615,000 donated after Christmas market attack
People have donated more than €615,000 ($641,000) for the victims and relatives of the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, the city…
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Singapore market unlikely to repeat 2024’s high; moderate returns expected for 2025
IT HAS been “a year of two halves” for the Singapore market in 2024. While the local market remained relatively stable in the first half…
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Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt…
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Nio’s mass market push draws scorn as EV maker promises a profit
IT’S a wonder three little headlights can stir up such debate. But that’s what many netizens in China have been driven to comment on…
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Will Boomers Sink the Housing Market?
Baby Boomers have been a significant force in shaping the housing market for decades. As they age, questions arise about how their…
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Malaysia, Indonesia to battle for IPO supremacy in 2025 as signs point to Asean market comeback
Industry observers say the region’s listings are expected to improve amid lower interest rates and economic growth INDONESIA and Malaysia…