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Barclays profit up 23% as Trump tariff turmoil lifts trading
The bank also announced a share buyback of £1 billion and a half year dividend of 3 pence per sharePublished Tue, Jul 29, 2025 · 02:57 PM[LONDON] Barclays first-half...
Apple to shutter a retail store in China for the first time ever
[LOS ANGELES] Apple is closing a retail store in China for the first time, marking a notable retreat in a market where the iPhone maker is striving to revive...
US dollar strengthens against Singapore dollar, reverses broad weakening trend this year
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar has climbed nearly 1.5 per cent in the past six days, reversing a downward trend that has persisted for much of this year. The US...
The greenback strengthens against Singapore dollar, reverses broad weakening trend this year
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar (USD) has climbed nearly 1.5 per cent in the past six days, reversing a downward trend that has persisted for much of this year. The...
China crypto firm Bitmain plans first US factory in Trump gambit
[KUALA LUMPUR] Bitmain Technologies, the world’s largest manufacturer of crypto mining hardware, plans to open its first US facility in the coming months, a strategic pivot riding the “Made...
BYD’s Shenzhen share split could boost stock after retreat
Published Tue, Jul 29, 2025 · 10:40 AM[HONG KONG] A three-for-one stock split for BYD’s mainland-traded shares could be a positive catalyst for the carmaker after a weeks-long slump.Its...
Gold edges down on stronger US dollar, easing tariff concerns
[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged lower in early trade on Tuesday (Jul 29), weighed down by easing concerns over a global tariff war and a stronger US dollar, while investors...
Stoneweg E-Reit divests non-core office asset in Poland for 7.8 million euros
Net proceeds from the divestment will be applied towards reducing the revolving credit facility and/or for general working capital purposes of the trust[SINGAPORE] The trustee-manager of Stoneweg European Business...
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
[SYDNEY] The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the...
US dollar jumps most since May after US and EU reach trade deal
Published Tue, Jul 29, 2025 · 06:45 AM[NEW YORK] The US dollar jumped the most since early May, putting it on track for its first monthly gain this year,...
