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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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Justice Jackson says attacks on judges, including impeachment calls, are 'designed to intimidate'
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned Thursday against attacks and pointed rhetoric against the judiciary in an unsubtle reference to…
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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
INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the second phase of Adani Group’s mega port in Kerala on Friday (May 2), showcasing…
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When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu…
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Army's massive parade for Trump's birthday includes plan for 6,600 troops
The U.S. Army is drafting detailed plans for a large-scale military parade on June 14, 2025, which would coincide with both the Army's…
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A Joyfully Chaotic Tribute to Pavement in “Pavements”
Rock documentaries and bio-pics have been parodied for nearly as long as they have existed, but there’s a reason for their ingrained…
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Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild
A lynx born in a zoo in Cornwall could become the first UK zoo-born cat to be successfully released into the wild. Animals born and raised…
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"Thunderbolts*" has two post-credit scenes—one signals a big MCU reveal
Marvel Studios' upcoming ensemble film Thunderbolts* will feature two post-credit scenes, both of which signal significant developments…
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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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Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as shifts US iPhone supply to India
Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting…
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Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as it shifts US iPhone supply to India
Apple on Thursday (May 1) reported first-quarter profit above expectations, but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and were…
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Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's government will gradually reduce the standard work week to 40 hours, Labor and Social Security Minister…
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U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans
The Justice Department on Thursday accused three of the nation’s largest health insurers of paying hundreds of millions of dollars in…
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Automakers could still face up to US$12,000 impact per car from tariffs
A Michigan-based economic consulting group said on Thursday that automakers will still face a US$2,000 to US$12,000 tariff impact per…
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Instacart forecasts upbeat quarterly core profit on online grocery delivery demand
INSTACART forecast second-quarter core profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for grocery and food on…
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Amazon cloud revenue, income forecast disappoint, shares slide
AMAZON.COM on Thursday reported first-quarter cloud revenue growth and forecast operating income below estimates, disappointing investors.…
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Xbox joins PlayStation in hiking console prices amid US tariff pressures
OSOFT’S Xbox is hiking the prices of its gaming consoles, controllers, first-party titles and other accessories, following similar moves…
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Justice Department files second anti-sanctuary lawsuit against Illinois
The Trump administration filed a new immigration lawsuit Thursday against Illinois, arguing the state illegally discourages businesses…