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Stocks to watch: DBS, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit…
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Business
Europe: Shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored a raft of corporate earnings…
News
Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92
Clarence O. Smith, who convinced skeptical mainstream advertisers of the power and worth of the Black female consumer market as a founder…
Business
Federal Reserve Rings Every Alarm Bell About Trump’s Economy
But Kliger had committed a big no-no at the CFPB. His financial records indicated that he owned up to $365,000 in stock in companies that…
Business
Trump Gives Stunning Answer When Asked About Deportations to Libya
But Kliger had committed a big no-no at the CFPB. His financial records indicated that he owned up to $365,000 in stock in companies that…
Politics
Libya Throws Huge, Dangerous Wrench in Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan
President Donald Trump is planning to send a planeful of deportees to Libya—but both of Libya’s governments say they won’t take them, The…
Business
As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday for a third meeting in a row, as officials pointed to heightened…
Politics
Foreigners Are Funneling Millions Into Trump’s Shady Meme Coin
Trump is selling himself–and his meme coin—to the highest bidder. And most of those top bidders appear to be foreign, according to…
Politics
TikTok, Facing a U.S. Ban, Tells Advertisers: We’re Here and Confident
“TikTok is here — we are here,” Khartoon Weiss, the company’s vice president of global business solutions, told a packed warehouse of…
Politics
Trump Has Lost Support of Voters Who Helped Him Win, Poll Shows
The numbers are in, and they don’t look good for the president. The Cook Political Report observed Wednesday that Donald Trump’s poll…
Business
Lawyers Warned DOGE Staffer About Shady Investments. He Fired Them.
But Kliger had committed a big no-no at the CFPB. His financial records indicated that he owned up to $365,000 in stock in companies that…
Business
Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Americans are spending less at McDonald’s. Fewer container ships are expected at the Port of Los Angeles. Procter & Gamble is raising…
Politics
Trump Treasury Secretary Says Doll Shortage Is for a Good Cause
“Respectfully, Canadians’ view on this is not going to change, on the fifty-first state,” Carney said as Trump grimaced beside him.…
Business
US: Wall St opens higher on China trade de-escalation hopes, Fed decision
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday (May 7) as investors hoped for a de-escalation in trade tensions with…
Business
Lendlease Global Commercial Reit posts 10.4% retail rental aversion for Q3 FY2025
Lendlease Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (LReit) on Wednesday (May 7) posted a positive retail rental reversion of 10.4…
Business
Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Mickey Mouse is headed to the Middle East. In a new test for its singularly American brand, the Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday that…
Business
Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Mickey Mouse is headed to the Middle East. In a new test for its singularly American brand, the Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday that…
Culture
Netflix Debuts New Home Screen, Its First Redesign in 12 Years
The most powerful home page in entertainment is about to look a lot different. Beginning next week, Netflix will introduce a new home page…
Politics
Transcript: Trump’s Tariff Tirade Reveals How Badly He’s Screwing MAGA
Donald Trump (audio voiceover): Just to finish, we also have a situation because everyone says, When? When? When are you going to sign…
Politics
EU considers tariffs on Boeing jets
The European Union intends to propose tariffs on Boeing jets, as it prepares to retaliate further if trade talks with Washington fail, the…
Business
Geely plans bid to take Zeekr private at value of US$6.4 billion
The proposal would see Geely buy all shares in US-listed Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding that it does not already own for US$2.566…
Lifestyle
Low-cost carriers hit hardest by US travel demand slump
A slump in travel demand due to President Donald Trump’s trade war has left all US airlines reeling, but the pain is most acute at budget…
Business
Amara, Ban Leong pick IFAs for privatisation offers
Hotel group Amara and technology products distributor Ban Leong Technologies on Wednesday (May 7) separately announced that they have…
Business
UOB halts earnings guidance amid macro uncertainties, but remains ‘committed’ to S$3 billion capital return plan
Singapore’s third-largest lender UOB will suspend its 2025 earnings guidance, with plans to resume this once the macroeconomic situation…