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Shell Q1 profit drops 28%, beats estimates, keeps share buybacks steady
Shell reported a 28 per cent drop in first-quarter net profit to US$5.58 billion on Friday (May 2), beating analyst expectations, while it…
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AirAsia-owner Capital A eyes Hong Kong listing
Malaysia’s Capital A, the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, said on Friday (May 2) it was exploring listing on the Hong Kong stock…
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StanChart Q1 profit beats estimates as lender weighs impact of Trump’s tariff war
STANDARD Chartered reported first-quarter profit that beat estimates as it weighs the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.…
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Shorter-duration bonds shine in Asia as Trump’s tariffs roil markets
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs shook markets across asset classes, sending investors searching for shelter. Some landed on cash, some…
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Gold set for worst week in more than two months; US jobs data eyed
GOLD prices were poised for their worst weekly performance in more than two months on Friday as receding trade tensions tempered…
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Asia: Stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.…
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Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs – and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple – Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens…
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CapitaLand Investment sinks 8% as counter goes ex-dividend
CapitaLand Investment’s (CLI) shares plunged more than 8 per cent on Friday (May 2) morning, after trading in the company went ex-dividend…
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Australia shares hit near two-month high on boost from banks
AUSTRALIAN shares touched a two-month high on Friday, on track for a seven-day rally, as gains in financials overshadowed the decline in…
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Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs: research firm
CHINESE carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more plugin-hybrids in the European Union to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made…
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Lured by Thailand perks, China’s EV makers face reality check
IT’S HARD to miss the aggressiveness of Chinese automakers in the Thai market on the drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport into Bangkok: huge…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Nio, MIT, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, iFast, Sasseur Reit, Elite UK Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 2). CapitaLand Investment (CLI):…
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iFast receives MAS trust business licence, enhances wealth management capabilities
iFast Corp announced on Friday (May 2) that its global trust, a Singapore-incorporated entity within the group, has been granted a trust…
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Adani Group gets Modi’s blessing as it expands mega India port
INDIA Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the second phase of Adani Group’s mega port in Kerala on Friday, showcasing the…
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US tariffs provide opportunities for Greenlink Digital Bank: chairman
The continued uncertainty with US tariffs could provide more opportunities rather than challenges to Greenlink Digital Bank (GLDB). GLDB…
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Mastercard profit beats expectations on resilient consumer spending
MASTERCARD beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday as customers kept up spending on its card network despite the…
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Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if tariffs raise prices
Ryanair on Thursday (May 1) threatened to cancel orders for hundreds of Boeing aircraft if a US-led tariff war leads to materially higher…
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HSBC to lose Asia expert as chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement
HSBC said on Thursday (May 1) that chairman Mark Tucker will retire by the end of this year, after nearly eight years in the role at…
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US: Wall Street leaps at the open on Microsoft, Meta boost
Wall Street’s main indexes jumped at the open on Thursday, powered by shares of Meta and Microsoft, as their strong quarterly results…
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GM slashes guidance with up to US$5 billion hit from tariffs
General Motors cut its full-year profit outlook citing as much as US$5 billion of exposure to auto tariffs, among the biggest financial…
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Tesla chair denies plans to look for new CEO to replace Musk
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday (May 1) denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive…
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The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Fashion Jackson
What do you get the world’s best mom? It’s always a struggle finding the perfect gift for your mom because no two are made alike, but I…
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Q&M Dental makes cash offer for remaining Aoxin Q&M shares at S$0.0321 each
Mainboard-listed Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) has made a mandatory unconditional cash offer to acquire all the shares it does not already…
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Trump-linked stablecoin used for Abu Dhabi’s US$2 billion Binance deal
World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s decentralised finance project, said its new stablecoin is being used for a US$2 billion…