Posts by Stephanie Irvin
Advanced Systems Automation makes pre-conditional offer for Asti shares
If the deal materialises, the offeror intends to amalgamate the semiconductor businesses of both companies [SINGAPORE] Advanced Systems Automation intends to make a voluntary conditional offer for all the shares of Asti, it said in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Jan 14). The offer will be made only if pre-conditions have been satisfied or waived…
Read MoreMaybank initiates ‘buy’ coverage on Soon Hock with S$0.75 target
[SINGAPORE] Maybank Research has initiated coverage on industrial real estate specialist Soon Hock Enterprise with a target price of S$0.75, citing strong visible earnings from its development pipeline and a strengthening manufacturing sector. The target price represents a potential upside of about 20 per cent from the counter’s closing price of S$0.63 on Tuesday (Jan…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Keppel Reit, Olam Group, F&N, Centurion, Cordlife
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 14): Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) : The trust on Tuesday said that it has received valid acceptances of 76.9 per cent at the close of its preferential offering announced on Dec 11, 2025. It received valid…
Read MoreS&P 500, Dow open near record highs after mixed earnings, inflation data
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Dow opened near record highs on Tuesday (Jan 13) after a largely in-line inflation report sustained expectations of rate cuts this year, while investors weighed mixed quarterly results from JPMorgan and Delta Air Lines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.8 points at the open to 49,616.95. The…
Read MoreJPMorgan profit falls on one-time Apple card deal charge
Profit fell to US$13 billion, or US$4.63 per share, in the three months ended December 31 [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase’s profit fell in the fourth quarter as it took a one-time charge tied to its agreement with Goldman Sachs to take over a credit card partnership with Apple. Profit fell to US$13 billion, or US$4.63…
Read MoreJPMorgan profit falls on one-time Apple card deal charge
Profit fell to US$13 billion, or US$4.63 per share, in the three months ended December 31 [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase’s profit fell in the fourth quarter as it took a one-time charge tied to its agreement with Goldman Sachs to take over a credit card partnership with Apple. Profit fell to US$13 billion, or US$4.63…
Read MoreGigaDevice jumps nearly 40% in Hong Kong debut amid China’s chip self-sufficiency drive
Proceeds from the share sale will fund research and development as well as strategic and industry investments [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Shares of GigaDevice Semiconductor soared almost 40 per cent in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday (Jan 13), with investors latching on to a company with surging earnings as China pushes for chip self-sufficiency amid…
Read MoreJapan finance minister says US Treasury’s Bessent shares concerns about weak yen
JAPAN’S Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concerns over what she called the yen’s recent “one-sided depreciation”, as Tokyo stepped up threats of intervention to stem the currency’s fall. Katayama’s comments reflect Japan’s rising unease over a slide in the yen, which crossed the key 158-yen-per-dollar mark for…
Read MoreEarly Movers Win The AI Discovery Game
Search is shifting under our feet. A new discovery system is forming, and it looks a lot like the early days of SEO. My take is simple: those who act now on GEO and AI optimization will win outsized results. This moment rewards speed, learning, and a bias for action. Wait, and you’ll be stuck…
Read More5 Steps to a Luxury Laundry Routine That Feels Like Self-Care, Featuring the Fine-Fragrance Detergent People Call Their “Sunday Reset”
From fragrance-forward detergent to intentional timing, small changes can turn laundry day into a restorative ritual many now call a “Sunday Reset.” Laundry has long been treated as a task to rush through, wedged between errands and obligations. But as self-care expands beyond skincare and fitness, more people are rethinking how everyday routines fit into…
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