Posts by Mark Darwin
Most Common Money-Wasting Purchases
Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You might be surprised to find out how much of it disappears on things you don’t really need. From impulse buys to those sneaky subscription services you forgot about, it’s easy to fall into the trap of stupid purchases. Let’s dive into some of the most common…
Read MoreThe Truth About AI Trading Bot Scams
AI trading bots sound like a dream come true, right? You set it up, sit back, and let the profits roll in. But here’s the catch: not all of them are legit. Scammers are out there, and they know exactly how to play into the hype. They promise you the moon, and before you know…
Read MorePending Charges: Timeline Guide
Ever checked your bank account and saw something like ‘pending credit’? It’s like when you lend your buddy five bucks, and he says he’ll pay you back next week. You know it’s coming, but it’s not in your pocket yet. Pending credits work kinda the same way. They’re transactions that haven’t fully gone through. This…
Read More50 States Ranked by House Prices
Ever thought about where you should buy a house in the U.S.? Well, here’s a list that ranks all 50 states by house prices. It’s a mixed bag with some surprises along the way. Whether you’re dreaming of the sunny beaches in California or the bustling streets of New York, this list has got you…
Read MoreSingPost’s proposed A$1b sale of Australian business ‘on track’: buyer Pacific Equity Partners
THE proposed divestment by Singapore Post (SingPost) of its Australian logistics business is not affected by SingPost’s recent firing of its three senior executives, the buyer Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) told The Business Times on Tuesday (Dec 24). The question of whether the transaction could be scuppered by the sacking that included group chief executive…
Read MoreComfortDelGro Zig platform fee to increase between S$0.30 and S$0.50 from Jan 1
FROM Jan 1, 2025, the platform fee on ComfortDelGro’s app Zig will be adjusted by S$0.30 to S$0.50, the land transport giant announced on Tuesday (Dec 24). Therefore, the platform fee for rides booked through the Zig, DBS PayLah! and Kris+ apps will be adjusted to a range of S$1 to S$1.20, depending on the…
Read MoreECB plans to clamp down on banks ignoring its demands for fixes
THE European Central Bank (ECB) is set to crack down on lenders that are slow to deal with fixes the supervisor demands of them, after growing frustrated with a perceived lack of responsiveness. The ECB has issued more than 5,000 supervisory measures a year on average since it started overseeing the euro region’s top banks…
Read MoreGold steady ahead of holidays; US Fed outlook weighs
GOLD prices held steady on Tuesday (Dec 24), with investors bracing for a less aggressive path of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve next year, ahead of a shortened trading week due to the Christmas holiday. Spot gold traded flat at US$2,614.87 per ounce, as at 0050 GMT. US gold futures steadied at…
Read MoreThai billionaire Charoen to retire as F&N chairman in 2025
Fraser and Neave (F&N) announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that its board chairman Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will retire from office on Jan 16, 2025, at the conclusion of its 126th Annual General Meeting. Sirivadhanabhakdi, who is 80 years old, will be appointed as chairman emeritus. He will be succeeded by Koh Poh Tiong, who has been serving…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Seatrium, Sembcorp, F&N
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 24):
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