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AIA Group’s value of new business jumps on strong Hong Kong sales
Kong-based insurer AIA Group reported a 13 per cent rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on Wednesday, bolstered by its…
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The case for AI optimism
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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Starbucks Profit Drops, but Leaders Say Turnaround Is Working
Faster coffee. More baristas. More seating. Despite headwinds from higher coffee prices and tariffs on certain products, Starbucks is…
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‘Overcompensating’ Sets Trailer; Lukas Gage, Megan Fox and Bowen Yang to Guest Star (TV News Roundup)
Benito Skinner’s new series “Overcompensating” has an official trailer, with Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers added as…
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Why healthcare innovation needs more than AI
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Visa earnings top estimates as spending on network stays strong
The company also says at the investor day that it expects its value-added services to account for more than half of total revenue in…
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ASM’s orders beat estimates on strong demand from China
ASM International’s first-quarter orders beat estimates, fuelled by high demand for chipmaking equipment in artificial intelligence (AI)…
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UK sets out new rules for crypto as it aligns with US on approach
Britain will bring cryptocurrencies under compulsory regulation, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday as the government…
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Are the “Magnificent Seven” Still Magnificent?
Have you been following the recent drop in tech stocks? If so, you’ve likely noticed that even the strongest names in the market — the…
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Oil prices fall 2% to two-week low as trade war concerns dampen demand outlook
Oil prices fell about 2 per cent to a two-week low on Tuesday as investors braced for Opec+ to boost output and worried US President…
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2025 World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up commanding lead over Si Jiahui
Zhao's form and rampant display against Wakelin suggest he could well become the first amateur to taste success at the Crucible. While…
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Europe: Earnings-driven moves take Stoxx 600 to sixth consecutive daily gain
EUROPEAN shares extended gains to a sixth session on Tuesday, with financials giving support following earnings from HSBC and Deutsche…
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US: Stocks rally as Trump tempers auto tariffs
Wall Street stocks rose on Tuesday as markets digested mixed earnings while applauding a move by President Donald Trump to ease tariffs on…
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Starbucks says turnaround on track as sales decline persists
Starbucks’ chief executive officer said he’s confident the company’s turnaround is progressing even though a key gauge of sales declined…
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How Smart Logistics Can Supercharge Your Startup’s Growth
Building a startup’s like racing a car you’re still tinkering with—product design and marketing get all the love, while logistics often…
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Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm
The pitch from “ZMoney” arrived on the encrypted messaging app Signal just days before Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.…
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UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs in Efficiency Drive
UPS said on Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 jobs this year as part of a long-term plan to reduce costs and bolster profit. The cuts come…
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Saks Bondholders Prove to Be a Tough Sell
Bondholders can be a tough crowd — just ask Saks Global. Equity investors are more excitable and want nothing but growth. But since…
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Indonesia’s state banks eye bigger share of growing wealth market in Singapore
Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Mandiri, Indonesia’s state-owned banks, are pulling out all the stops to make their mark in…
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Oddity Raises Full-year Forecast
Oddity, the parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild, raised its full-year forecast as it shrugged off concerns over the economic…
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Dutch neobank Bunq launches crypto trading service
Dutch neobank Bunq today launched a crypto trading service for over 300 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The…
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A&F CEO Fran Horowitz Gets Compensation Boost
Fran Horowitz, chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., who has orchestrated one of the retail industry’s strongest…
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RealReal CEO Salary: Rati Levesque’s Pay Rises to $11.5M
Rati Levesque was welcomed into the corner office at RealReal Inc. with stock awards valued at $10 million, which made up the bulk of her…
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UPS layoffs: 20,000 jobs cut, 73 locations to close as company cites less Amazon business amid tariff uncertainty
United Parcel Service (UPS) said on Tuesday it will slash 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities to lower costs as it braces for…