• US stocks: Wall Street dips as tech declines, Middle East tensions mount

    Published Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 10:20 PMWALL Street’s major indexes edged lower on Wednesday (Jun 10), as technology stocks extended losses and renewed tensions between the United States and Iran overshadowed a tame inflation reading.Volatility has picked up across stock markets in recent days, as investors contend with a widening array of risks, including high valuations in the tech sector, escalating Middle East tensions and expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to hike interest rates to curb inflation.The CBOE Volatility Index rose 0.78 points to 20.65, after hitting its highest level since April 7 in the previous session.US…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • Buybacks, insider activity and capital moves

    IN THE five trading sessions to the May 14 close, 16 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$42 million. Over the same period, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for more than 50 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 18 acquisitions and 14…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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