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Singapore stocks open weaker as Fed leaves rates unchanged; other Asian markets mixed
DBS up on Q1 results, dividend announcement; Reits among most actively traded counters fall in early trade Singapore stocks opened weaker…
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Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington to launch private markets fund
Traditional asset managers have been seeking ways to move beyond stock and bond funds into higher-margin businesses, including private…
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Great Eastern reports 13% higher Q1 profit of S$345.5 million
Great Eastern on Thursday (May 8) posted a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in profit to S$345.5 million for the first quarter ended…
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ANZ’s H1 cash earnings largely flat, margins stay pressured
RALIA’S ANZ Group reported largely flat first-half cash earnings on Thursday (May 8), as persistent competition in the home loan market…
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Stocks to watch: DBS, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit…
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To keep healthcare human, we need better tech
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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The new “Day One” playbook for progressive leaders in 2025
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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More than dollars, support nonprofits with critical skills
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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JARVIS reimagined: The rise of the intelligent wallet
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3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Reveals He Has Stage 4 Kidney Cancer: ‘That’s Not Real Good, but We Serve a Mighty God… I Have No Fear’
Brad Arnold, the singer and drummer for the rock band 3 Doors Down, revealed in a social media video Wednesday that he has been diagnosed…
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Oil settles lower as hopes dim for US-China trade and supply worries ease
Oil prices fell by more than US$1 a barrel on Wednesday as investors doubted that upcoming US-China trade talks will result in a…
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Europe: Shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored a raft of corporate earnings…
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The Top 17 Takeaways From Day One of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit
On Wednesday, WWD Beauty Inc. kicked off Day One of its 2025 Beauty CEO Summit at Casa Cipriani in New York City. Themed “The New…
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Italian Open: Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie secure first-round wins but Katie Boulter is beaten
After taking a tight first set, Raducanu was serving for the match at 5-4 in the second when a resurgent Joint fought back and was able to…
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Delphine Viguier-Hovasse Named L’Oréal Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer
Delphine Viguier-Hovasse has been appointed L’Oréal’s chief innovation and prospective officer, a newly created position for the group.…
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Sigrid Nunez on the Beauty of Narrative Restraint
“Plot, shmot,” the writer and editor William Maxwell once said to John Updike. Sigrid Nunez couldn’t agree more. She used to tell her…
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What to know about the Fed’s decision.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a third meeting in a row on Wednesday, as officials stuck to a wait-and-see approach…
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Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as weight-loss revolution claims another victim: WeightWatchers
One day after WeightWatchers said that it would file for bankruptcy, weight loss drug giant Novo Nordisk’s outlook is brightening. Novo…
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Apple eyes AI-powered search as Safari usage declines
Apple is considering reworking its Safari web browser across its devices to place a greater emphasis on AI-powered search engines,…
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Disney heads to Abu Dhabi with new park as earnings beat expectations
The Walt Disney Company’s stock price soared on Wednesday, up by 10% at the time of publishing, as the company surpassed earnings…
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Weightwatchers files for bankruptcy as Ozempic and Mounjaro surge in popularity
WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy in the US as it struggles with debt and fierce competition from fat-loss jabs like Ozempic and…
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Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices for All Contemporary Jewelers, Says Pandora CEO
LONDON— Attention, American shoppers — it’s time to stock up on charms, pearls, chains and bangles because if U.S. import tariffs rise…
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Size-Inclusive Bridal Brands Every Plus Bride Will Love
Shopping for the dress is one of the most magical parts of wedding planning—but for too long, plus size brides have been left out of the…
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Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Americans are spending less at McDonald’s. Fewer container ships are expected at the Port of Los Angeles. Procter & Gamble is raising…