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US: Wall St opens higher on PPI, Starbucks boost
Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday (Aug 13) after producer prices data showed abating inflation pressures, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to cut rates in September, while Starbucks soared after appointing Chipotle’s Brian Niccol as CEO. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 88.3 points, or 0.22 per cent, at the open to 39,445.27. The…
Read MoreUOL to launch freehold Meyer Blue condo in September as H1 net profit falls 3% to S$130.4 million
The group is bullish on its hospitality portfolio, which recorded higher revenue contributions in the first half with the opening of Pan Pacific Orchard in June 2023 PROPERTY and hospitality company UOL Group on Tuesday (Aug 13) reported a net profit of S$130.4 million in the first half of the year, a 3 per cent…
Read MorePorsha Williams Mourns Death of Cousin and Costar Yolanda “Londie” Favors – E! Online
Porsha Williams is dealing with an insurmountable loss. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star recently shared that her cousin, Yolanda “Londie” Favors—who appeared in Porsha’s RHOA Family Matters spin-off—died on Aug. 7 at 34. “Londie—you were our best friend, our sister, our aunt, our cousin, and so much more,” Porsha wrote in a Aug. 12…
Read MoreYen remains weak, dollar slips as markets await US CPI data
THE yen remained weak for a second straight day on Tuesday (Aug 13) and the US dollar softened against the rest of its peers in calmer trading, as markets await US inflation data that could indicate the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The greenback began softening after the release of data showing US…
Read MorePaige DeSorbo Shares Surprising Update on Filming Summer House With Pregnant Lindsay Hubbard & Carl Radke – E! Online
“I don’t think he’ll come to the house,” Paige noted, adding, “I don’t know if they’ve filmed in the city or not.” Speaking of enjoying summer with your closest friends, Paige recently partnered up with La Marca prosecco for a giveaway where one lucky winner and up to three friends will win a three-night stay…
Read MoreZeekr tackles EV range anxiety with 10-minute battery charge
THE race to end electric car range anxiety has taken a giant leap forward with Chinese automaker Zeekr unveiling a battery that can charge in just over 10 minutes. The upgraded lithium iron phosphate battery will charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 10½-minutes when connected to Zeekr’s V3 ultra-fast charging station, the…
Read MoreChina July new bank loans dip to 260 billion yuan, miss forecasts
CHINESE banks extended 260 billion yuan (S$48 billion) in new yuan loans in July, down from the previous month and undershooting analysts’ forecasts, highlighting weak demand as a prolonged property downturn and job insecurity drag on business and consumer confidence. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected new yuan loans would come in at 450 billion…
Read MoreYangzijiang Shipbuilding leads gains on Tuesday; STI up 0.7%
Julius Baer official says equities have become more attractive again, and now is the time to cobble together an ‘equity shopping list’ SINGAPORE shares rallied with their regional peers on Tuesday (Aug 13), as Yangzijiang Shipbuilding led gains on the Straits Times Index. The counter climbed 14.7 per cent or S$0.35 to S$2.73. The company…
Read MoreSerendipity’s Embrace Ending, Episode 8 (Finale): How to Watch, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Here is everything about Serendipity’s Embrace episode 8, like the airdate, preview, spoilers, and streaming details.
Read MoreMercedes, BMW reveal EV battery makers amid fire fears in South Korea
THE South Korean units of Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW disclosed the names of the companies that supply their electric-vehicle batteries for the first time after an EV explosion in the country prompted a nationwide safety investigation. The German carmakers revealed the battery suppliers for their EV models on Tuesday (Aug 13) on their websites, after…
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