Business
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Nasdaq mulls new ‘fast entry’ rule ahead of big IPOs such as SpaceX’s
It allows new listings to join the Nasdaq 100 after the first 15 trading days, against the current waiting period of at least 3 months Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026…
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GSK profit lifted by HIV, asthma drugs in boost to new CEO
Its adjusted earnings per share rises to 25.5 pence, higher than analysts’ expectations Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 11:13 PM [LONDON] GSK reported better-than-expected profit in the fourth quarter,…
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Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper’s reach
The cuts come days after the newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 11:09 PM — Updated Thu, Feb 5, 2026…
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Dow edges up as Lilly, Super Micro earnings cushion software jitters
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 10:42 PM [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 opened largely flat and the Dow marginally higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), following upbeat results from Eli…
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New York Times added 1.4 million digital subscribers in 2025
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 10:37 PM [NEW YORK] The New York Times added 1.4 million digital-only subscribers in 2025, including about 450,000 in the last quarter of the…
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Automakers in China roll out longer-term financing plans to spur demand
Customers buying Dongfeng Nissan’s Sylphy Classic model will need to make a daily repayment of as low as 27 yuan over 8 years Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 09:35…
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Uber forecasts profit below estimates as cheaper rides boost trips but hurt margins
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 08:11 PM [SAN FRANCISCO] Uber Technologies forecast first-quarter profit below market expectations and missed fourth-quarter estimates on Wednesday (Feb 4), as margins took a…
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EC World Reit loses appeal over unauthorised mortgage of key Hangzhou property; manager to seek re-trial
The manager says the legal defeat will not require further adjustments to financial statements [SINGAPORE] The manager of EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on Wednesday (Feb 4) said…
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Tesla’s China-made EV sales extend gains despite industry slowdown
Deliveries of Model 3 and Model Y made at Shanghai plant are up 9.3% from a year-ago period Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 06:52 PM [BEIJING] Tesla’s China-made electric…
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Vicom sets up S$60 million integrated hub to adapt to EVs, complex industrial testing needs
The five-storey facility consolidates vehicle inspection and non-vehicle testing services in one location [SINGAPORE] Vehicle inspection service provider Vicom on Wednesday (Feb 4) unveiled a S$60 million integrated hub to…
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GIC-backed Shenzhen Han’s CNC to price Hong Kong listing at top of range; targets HK$4.83 billion raise
The firm is offering 50.5 million shares in the listing, with the offer price determined as HK$95.80 per share Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 06:26 PM [HONG KONG] Printed…
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Singapore stocks continue record run on Wednesday; STI up 0.4%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), with the local bourse closing at a record high for the second straight session. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained…
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Nvidia’s CEO dismisses fears AI will replace software tools as stock sell-off deepens
He says the worries are misguided, and that AI will rely on existing software rather than rebuild basic tools from scratch Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 06:07 PM [BENGALURU/SINGAPORE]…
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Digital Core Reit’s H2 DPU flat at US$0.018, with Frankfurt deal raising both revenue and expenses
[SINGAPORE] Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) declared a distribution per unit (DPU) of US$0.018 for the six months ended Dec 31, 2025, unchanged from the year-ago period. The…
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Digital Core Reit’s H2 DPU flat at US$0.018, seeks to maintain distributions in FY2026
[SINGAPORE] Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) declared on Wednesday (Feb 4) a distribution per unit (DPU) of US$0.018 for the six months ended Dec 31, 2025, unchanged from…
