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Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
A firmer US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for overseas buyers [BENGALURU] Prices of gold and silver extended their losses on Friday (Jan 16) after a stronger-than-expected US economic…
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Morgan Stanley boosts managing director ranks after dealmaking revival
Wall Street expects another strong year as equity markets hit record highs and interest rates decline [NEW YORK] Morgan Stanley elevated 184 employees to the managing director rank this year,…
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Uniqlo’s owner boosts new graduate pay as Japan faces inflation
UNIQLO owner Fast Retailing will raise base salaries for new graduates in Japan by as much as 12 per cent, stepping up efforts to secure and retain talent as the…
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Wall Street opens higher as inflation eases; forecast boosts Micron
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Dec 18) after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations for more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, while chipmaker Micron’s…
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Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast
It is set to add over US$30 billion to its market capitalisation, if premarket gains hold MICRON Technology shares rose nearly 14 per cent in premarket trading on Thursday (Dec…
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New DualSense Revision Boosts Battery Life And Efficiency — PS5 Fans Approve
The PlayStation 5’s DualSense is considered by many as one of the best modern controllers, thanks to its array of features. If there’s one thing to say, it’s that the…
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India central bank cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, boosts liquidity
[MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points on Friday (Dec 5), in line with a consensus view, as record low retail…
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India central bank cuts key rate, boosts liquidity to support ‘Goldilocks’ economy
[MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Friday (Dec 5) and left the door open for further easing, as…
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HSBC’s Swiss private bank boosts some bankers pay to stem exits
The Swiss arm has been increasing compensation of staff, including relationship managers [LONDON] HSBC Holdings’ Swiss private bank is boosting the pay of some of its staff as it looks…
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BNP starts buyback, boosts capital goal after share drop
[PARIS] BNP Paribas announced a new buyback and plans to reach a target for capital strength early as chief executive officer Jean-Laurent Bonnafe seeks to reverse a recent slide in…
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Tan Kok Huat, CEO of Reclaims Global, boosts stake
Financial services and telecommunications booked the most net institutional inflow for the week of Nov 7 to 13 [SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from Nov 7 to 13, institutions…
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BMW boosts profit margin for cars in third quarter
BMW reported an operating margin of 5.2% for its automotive unit in the July-to-September period [BERLIN] German carmaker BMW posted a higher-than-forecast profit margin in its core car business in…
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Pfizer boosts profit view as it battles for obesity startup
[NEW YORK] Pfizer raised its 2025 profit forecast for the second time this year, as ongoing cost cuts helped make up for slow sales growth that’s driving its battle for…
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Market Close Stock Round Up Oct. 24, 2025: Wall Street Rallies as Cooling Inflation Boosts Rate-Cut Hopes
Wall Street rallied Friday after fresh inflation data showed price pressures easing faster than expected, reinforcing hopes that the Federal Reserve could soon begin cutting interest rates. The upbeat economic…
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ASML orders beat expectations as AI arms race boosts demand
[AMSTERDAM] ASML Holding shares rose after it said the artificial intelligence boom is fueling demand for its cutting-edge chip-making machines. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker reported 5.4 billion euros (S$8.14…
