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Citigroup expands in North Carolina, plans to add over 500 new jobs
Over 10 years, the firm will be able to be reimbursed for as much as US$8.9 million, according to the release Citigroup is adding 510 new…
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Australian pension overseeing A$75 billion adds private equity
The move is the latest in a run of private equity allocation increases among so-called superannuation funds within Australia’s A$4.1…
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Bank of America loses crisis-era backer after Kuwait sells US$3 billion stake
First, it was Warren Buffett. Now, another key Bank of America (BOA) investor that stood by it since the worst days of the 2008 financial…
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China’s gig economy booms as blistering heat leaves workers exposed
On a scorching morning in Beijing, Hao and a dozen other food delivery drivers sweltered outside a hot-pot restaurant. They smoked. They…
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Hong Leong Asia unit introduces share options to incentivise staff
Aim is to create opportunities for directors and employees of China Yuchai International, and its subsidiaries, to participate in its…
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Meta invests US$3.5 billion in world’s largest eyewear maker in AI glasses push
Meta Platforms bought a minority stake in the world’s largest eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica, a deal that increases the US tech giant’s…
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Stocks to watch: OCBC, Great Eastern, Mapletree Industrial Trust, IReit Global
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jul 9): OCBC; Great Eastern:…
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HSBC expands UK wealth bet in race to £100 billion asset goal
HSBC Holdings is ramping up growth plans for its UK wealth-management operations as Europe’s largest bank seeks to double the assets it…
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Instagram wrongly says some users breached child sex abuse rules
Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Instagram users have told the BBC of the "extreme stress" of having their accounts banned after being…
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The TikTok-Viral Coach Kisslock Bag That Sold Out in Minutes Is Finally Back in Stock Today
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Starbucks draws interest for controlling stake in China unit
Starbucks has received proposals from prospective investors in its China business, most of whom are eyeing a controlling stake in the…
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Intel cuts over 500 jobs in Oregon as part of layoff plan
The company has not given a total figure for the cuts, but a source familiar with the matter has put the amount at more than a fifth of…
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Online interactions are become less genuine
In a prescient tweet, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman noted that AI will become persuasive long before it becomes intelligent. A scintillating study…
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Europe: Shares rise on energy, healthcare boost; tariff uncertainty lingers
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Tuesday, boosted by healthcare and energy shares while investors assessed the latest phase of US President…
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SpaceX valuation to hit around US$400 billion in share sale
SpaceX is discussing plans to raise money and sell insider shares in a deal that would value Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at…
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Having GIC as a cornerstone investor in NTT DC Reit’s IPO is a good move for the market too
THE listing by Japanese telecom giant’s NTT data centre real estate investment trust (Reit) is a welcome fillip for the local equities…
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Apple Design now reports to Tim Cook. Will it make a difference?
There’s a power shift underfoot at Apple. And for the first time since 2023, the Apple design team will report directly to the company’s…
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The Affordable Flip-Flop Sandals Fashion Insiders Are Stocking Up On This Amazon Prime Day
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Thinkific vs Teachable: Complete Comparison of LMS Platforms
The online learning landscape has experienced significant growth recently, and numerous platforms that support course creation have…
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How High Can ‘Superman’ Fly? James Gunn’s Comic Book Reboot Eyes $130 Million Domestic Debut
Will ticket sales be up, up and away as “Superman” takes off at the box office? The comic book adventure, starring David Corenswet as the…
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What is vibe-based budgeting? Over half of Gen Z and millennials are doing it
To say Americans are grappling with economic uncertainty is an understatement. From boomerang tariff policies to the high cost of living,…
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‘The /r/overemployed king’: A serial moonlighter was exposed for holding 19 jobs at Silicon Valley startups
A software engineer became X’s main character last week after being outed as a serial moonlighter at multiple Silicon Valley startups.…
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From ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Plushies to Star-Loved Baby Monitors, The Best Prime Day Deals on Toys and Baby Gear
Frida Baby Thermometer, 3-in-1 Infrared Thermometer Cold season is coming, stock up now. The Frida Baby brand is definitely a parent fav.…
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Prime Day Discounts Amazon’s Glare-Free Kindle E-Reader to Lowest Price of the Year
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