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New Zealand’s central bank done easing policy but risks are on both sides, top official says
Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 10:54 AM — Updated Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 10:54 AM [SYDNEY] New Zealand’s central bank is done cutting interest rates but there are…
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Gold and silver beat equities, unit trust funds as top entry point for new OCBC retail investors
While precious metals can play a stabilising role in portfolios, allocations should ‘stay measured’, says the bank [SINGAPORE] Precious metals edged out equities and unit trust funds as the preferred…
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Gold edges down as dollar firms; inflation data in focus
Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 09:57 AM [BENGALURU] Gold prices edged lower on Thursday (Feb 19) after a more than 2 per cent gain in the previous session, as…
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CSE Global shares close 7% higher on positive Q4 order wins
[SINGAPORE] Shares of CSE Global surged by more than 7 per cent on Thursday (Feb 19), on the back of a strong fourth quarter and record new orders in FY2025.…
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Foreigners rebuff ‘Sell America’ and buy a net US$1.6 trillion in assets
Dollar depreciation last year might have even encouraged some overseas managers to load up on US securities Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 09:10 AM [NEW YORK] Foreign purchases of…
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Booking beats estimates on outlook, plans a 25-for-1 split
Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 08:42 AM — Updated Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 09:36 AM [NEW YORK] Booking Holdings reported better-than-expected first-quarter gross bookings, indicating continued strength across…
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Stocks to watch: Yangzijiang Maritime, SIA, CSE Global
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Feb 19): Yangzijiang Maritime : The maritime financial solutions provider announced on Wednesday that…
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Pernod Ricard considers listing its India business
The company also owns domestically-produced brands, such as Blenders Pride and Royal Stag whisky Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 07:52 AM [MUMBAI] Pernod Ricard, the maker of Absolut vodka…
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Telstra dials up buyback as interim profit tops estimates, narrows annual outlook
Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 07:22 AM AUSTRALIA’S Telstra Group’s half-year profit beat estimates on Thursday, supported by its mobile business segment and cost control, while tightening its earnings forecast for…
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Hermes buyers ask US appeals court to reinstate Birkin handbag class action
The plaintiffs’ lawyer said that Hermes’ sales practices amount to “quintessential anticompetitive conduct” Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 07:16 AM [WASHINGTON] A trio of Hermes shoppers has asked a…
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Emerging-market bonds poised for ‘very strong run’ after years of outflows: Aberdeen
Drivers include the improved credit ratings of these economies and potential Fed rate cuts [SINGAPORE] Emerging-market bonds are trading at historically attractive levels and could be headed for a period…
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How to invest in the Year of the Fire Horse
Investors should be prepared to ride the momentum wherever it unfolds in 2026, and change horses when necessary [SINGAPORE] Matters of the Chinese zodiac are not the forte of this…
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Meta’s Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 06:54 AM [LOS ANGELES] Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday repeatedly said during a landmark trial over youth social media addiction that the Facebook…
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US banks build tokenised deposit network to guard their turf
The full service is expected to be available for customers of the banks involved in the fourth quarter Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 06:47 AM [NEW YORK] US banks,…
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eBay forecasts upbeat revenue, buys Depop to boost fashion presence
It expects first-quarter revenue in the range of US$3 billion to US$3.05 billion, higher than analysts’ expectations Published Thu, Feb 19, 2026 · 06:20 AM EBAY forecast first-quarter revenue above…
