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GuocoLand’s H2 net profit falls 48% as China losses offset Singapore growth
[SINGAPORE] Property developer GuocoLand posted a 48 per cent drop in net profit to S$32.4 million for its half year ended Jun 30, from S$62.4 million in the corresponding...

US: Nasdaq opens slightly higher after Nvidia results
Published Thu, Aug 28, 2025 · 09:47 PM[NEW YORK] The tech-heavy Nasdaq index opened slightly higher on Thursday (Aug 28), as investors weighed the AI chip giant’s upbeat forecasts...

Deutsche Bank fined US$3 million by Hong Kong securities regulator
Published Thu, Aug 28, 2025 · 07:29 PM[HONG KONG] Deutsche Bank has been fined US$3.05 million over various breaches between 2015 and 2023, Hong Kong’s securities regulator said on...

Europe car sales gain most in 15 months as consumers warm to EVs
[STOCKHOLM] Europe’s new-car market rose the most in 15 months in July, as consumers shrugged off concerns over the global economy to splash out on fully electric and hybrid...

Most Gen Zs lack retirement plans and overlook insurance: Prudential Singapore
[SINGAPORE] While it is never too late, or early, to start planning for retirement, about seven in 10 Gen Zs in the Republic aged 16 to 28 said they do...

US: Wall St opens muted in countdown to Nvidia earnings
Published Wed, Aug 27, 2025 · 09:42 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened flat on Wednesday (Aug 27) as investors awaited AI leader Nvidia’s results, which are expected...

Singapore shares end flat amid Fed pressure and ahead of Nvidia earnings release
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks ended Wednesday (Aug 27) unchanged while regional markets closed mixed, as investors weighed political pressure on the US Federal Reserve and awaited a key earnings report...

Sias chastises Singapore Paincare over shareholder pressure in privatisation offer
[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed privatisation offer by reading the independent financial adviser (IFA) report....

Australian grocer Woolworths posts 19% drop in annual profit
Published Wed, Aug 27, 2025 · 08:32 AMAUSTRALIA’S Woolworths Group reported a 19 per cent drop in its full-year underlying profit on Wednesday, as lower spending by customers grappling...