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US dollar holds firm as traders bet on cautious Fed in 2025
THE greenback held firm on Tuesday (Dec 17) ahead of an expected interest rate cut in the United States, as traders grow increasingly…
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Modernize to Maximize: Digital Transformation Professional's insights to unlock Business Value and Strengthen Security
Jagadeesh Vedula, a seasoned US-based IT project manager and thought leader in the digital transformation space, shares his insights on…
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Alibaba to sell department store chain Intime for 7.4 billion yuan
ALIBABA Group said on Tuesday that it will sell its department store unit Intime to a consortium comprising textiles firm Youngor Fashion…
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Singapore shares fall as STI falters, mirroring regional trend
THE Straits Times Index (STI) faltered on Tuesday (Dec 17), following the regional indices. It ended down 0.6 per cent or 21.1 points at…
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Clar to acquire and lease back DHL’s Indiana logistics property in S$150.3 million deal
CAPITALAND Ascendas Reit (Clar) is proposing to acquire logistics property DHL Indianapolis Logistics Center in Whiteland, Indianapolis,…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Cromwell E-Reit, SIA
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 17): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit…
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Can 49ers QB Purdy Reset QB Market Following 2024 Struggles?
San Fransisco quarterback Brock Purdy's hand-in-glove fit into Kyle Shanahan's offense has been ready to see it's due for some time. The…
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Shein weighs sale of less than 10% of company in London IPO: sources
FAST fashion retailer Shein is considering asking UK regulators to waive listing rules that require at least 10 per cent of its shares to…
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50 Best Employee Discount Programs
Looking for the best retail employee discounts? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the top 50 companies that offer their…
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Mom lets 5-year-old son make his own dinner, goes better than expected
A man on Reddit has shared a picture showing what happened when his 5-year-old brother was allowed to make his own dinner. When it comes…
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Wee Hur exits student accommodation business for A$1.6 billion
PROPERTY company Wee Hur has confirmed earlier news reports that it would be selling its Australian-focused purpose-built student…
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Analysis: The hidden challenge of Saudi unemployment
On paper, achieving Saudi Arabia’s unemployment target falls under the remit of the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.…
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SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 8.3% in November
PASSENGER traffic for the two carriers under the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group was 8.3 per cent higher in November 2024 compared with the…
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‘The military has been inserted into the economy’: how the army became ubiquitous in Mexican life
A new package holiday promises to whisk tourists in the Yucatán Peninsula from plush hotels to Mayan ruins on a new airline and…
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Joe Rogan "genuinely concerned" about New Jersey, New York drone sightings
Joe Rogan is one of many people worried about the mysterious drones appearing over New York and New Jersey. The podcast host took to X to…
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Roommates' routine before night apart melts hearts: 'goals'
An exchange between a woman and her roommate has melted hearts on the internet. Izzy Coelho (@izzycoelhoo) shared the adorable way her…
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Allianz confirms withdrawal of offer for Income Insurance
ALLIANZ said it has withdrawn its pre-conditional offer to buy at least 51 per cent of the shares in Income Insurance. “We respect the…
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Ahead of Fed’s final meeting of 2024, all eyes on the gifts that Powell might dole out
LAST Christmas, the US Federal Reserve gave the stock market a change of heart. This year, to save economists from tears, the central bank…
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'Wordle' today #1,276 answer, hints and clues for Monday, December 16 game
If you are having trouble with Monday's Wordle puzzle, we have a few helpful clues for you. Wordle, created by Brooklyn-based software…
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"Connections" December 16: Answers and hints for puzzle #554
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Happy Monday, puzzle lovers! We're back with another round of hints and solutions for the latest New…
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UK approves Daniel Kretinsky’s £5.3 billion bid for Royal Mail parent, FT reports
THE British government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s £5.3 billion (S$9 billion) takeover of Royal Mail owner…
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STI inches up 0.3% on Monday, bucking regional trend
THE Straits Times Index (STI) closed up on Monday (Dec 16), while major regional indices closed lower. The STI rose 0.3 per cent or 10.68…
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Notre Dame Gives HC Marcus Freeman 'Lucrative' Contract Extention Ahead of
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman will officially be one of the highest paid college…
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Cubs Predicted To Sign $28M Star Pitcher Following Kyle Tucker Trade
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Chicago Cubs recently made quite a splash in the trade market. Chicago traded a package of players…