Gold’s 26% advance stands out in mixed year for metals markets

Gold’s 26% advance stands out in mixed year for metals markets

GOLD is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century, with a 26 per cent advance that has been fuelled by US monetary easing, sustained geopolitical risks, and a wave of purchases by central banks. While bullion has ticked lower since Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in November’s US presidential election, its gains over…

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Singapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%

Singapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%

SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4 per cent or 13.49 points lower at 3,782.24. Across the broader market, losers outnumbered gainers 69 to 15 after 33.6 million securities worth S$28.3 million changed…

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Nvidia closes US$700 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles

Nvidia closes US0 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles

CHIPMAKER Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai, the startup said on Monday (Dec 30), following antitrust scrutiny over the buyout. The European Commission granted unconditional approval to Nvidia’s US$700 million bid for Run:ai, which helps developers optimise infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI), earlier in December after saying in October that the…

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Kate Beckinsale Says She Was “Forced” to Do Photo Shoot While “Bleeding” After a Miscarriage – E! Online

Kate Beckinsale Says She Was “Forced” to Do Photo Shoot While “Bleeding” After a Miscarriage – E! Online

Beckinsale—who was married to director Len Wiseman from 2004 to 2019—believes that many women share similar experiences, which she said inspired her to speak out. “This has been going on forever. I’ve got about 47 million stories similar to this,” she added. “On the whole, you’re f–ked. If you mention it, you’re f–ked. It’s supposed…

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Cosby Show’s Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate After Donating $25,000 “Handout” From Nicki Minaj to Charity – E! Online

Cosby Show’s Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate After Donating ,000 “Handout” From Nicki Minaj to Charity – E! Online

Cosby Show Alum Geoffrey Owens Details Financial Struggles After Leaving Trader Joe’s Job Geoffrey Owens‘ response to a star’s generous offering is raising eyebrows.  After he admitted to experiencing financial hardships back in 2018, the Cosby Show alum—who played Elvin Tibideaux on the classic sitcom—received a check for $25,000 from Nicki Minaj to help him…

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