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Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies
Indonesia has raised the royalty rate to be paid by nickel, tin and other metal producers as the government searches for ways to fund…
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China Southern is said to mull Hong Kong IPO of cargo unit
The deal may be coming at a tricky time for the company, which relies on Chinese exports that are under threat because of the country’s…
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Law students sue over feds requesting personal information from targeted firms
A group of law students represented by a liberal advocacy group sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday, claiming it…
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Hermes’ market value surpasses that of former suitor LVMH
Hermes’ market capitalisation surpassed that of rival LVMH, the conglomerate which tried to buy the maker of the coveted Birkin bag in a…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests, gives pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene came to a town hall in suburban Atlanta on Tuesday night to deliver full-throated support of President…
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Gold hits record high on economic growth concerns
Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Wednesday (Apr 16), driven by a weaker US dollar, trade war tensions and concerns over global…
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Stocks to watch: SIA, Sats, Sinarmas Land, Japfa, Aztech, Sabana Reit, LHN, Oiltek
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 16). Singapore Airlines (SIA):…
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Judge orders Trump to restart climate, green energy funding
A federal judge ordered the administration Tuesday to reopen the "spigots" for climate and clean energy funding programs, ruling against…
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Students, ACLU sue over removal of 'woke' books from military schools
Twelve students sued the Trump administration Tuesday over the removal of gender- and race-related books from public schools operated by…
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Smart Business Moves for Young Entrepreneurs
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially for young entrepreneurs. But with the right strategies, you can set yourself up for…
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Nvidia says new limits on China exports to cost US$5.5 billion
Nvidia faces new US restrictions on the export of its H20 chip to China, a policy change that will cost the company billions of US dollars…
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Biden, in first speech since leaving office, says Trump is threatening Social Security
Former President Joseph R. Biden returned to the spotlight Tuesday, excoriating President Trump's cost-cutting agenda, saying it threatens…
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Trump signs executive order to lower prescription drug prices
President Trump is aiming to lower drug prices with an executive order he signed Tuesday. Source link
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Trump signs executive orders to overhaul government procurement, office space
President Trump on Tuesday signed a slew of executive orders overhauling how and where the federal government spends taxpayer money,…
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Oil prices steady as market considers latest US tariff changes
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (Apr 15) as investors digested the latest headlines on US President Donald Trump’s on-again,…
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Leaked State Department memo shows major budget cuts, but officials say it is not a done deal
The State Department is planning to close agencies, consulates and several U.S. diplomatic missions to advance President Trump's "America…
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Europe: Shares advance as Trump hints at auto-related tariff relief; LVMH plunges
European shares rose on Tuesday (Apr 15) as investors weighed fast-changing US tariff plans, while shares of LVMH slumped after the luxury…
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US: Stocks dip as markets monitor trade war fallout
Wall Street stocks finished lower on Tuesday (Apr 15) following news of solid bank earnings as investors monitor developments in the…
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Judge fires back at Trump, Bukele as Democrats turn MS-13 gang suspect into new crusade
A federal judge reinforced her demand Tuesday that the U.S. keep working to bring back an MS-13 gang suspect wrongly deported to El…
Business
A stock that offers shelter from Trump’s mayhem
With global trade under pressure from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, there could be a significant slowdown in economic activity and…
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Tom Homan tells Democrats to fix sanctuary cities before going to El Salvador to help deportees
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, suggested another destination for Democratic lawmakers planning to check on an illegal migrant…
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House Republicans feeling 'unstoppable' after first-quarter fundraising haul
House Republicans have raised $36.7 million during the first quarter of this year as they gear up to expand their majority in next year's…
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Amazon's robotaxi effort will begin testing in Los Angeles
Zoox, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Amazon, is preparing to begin testing its vehicles in Los Angeles this summer.…
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Karoline Leavitt jabs Biden ahead of his Chicago speech: 'Thought his bedtime was much earlier'
The White House on Tuesday clapped back at President Biden ahead of his first public address since leaving office, which will focus on…