Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Asia: Markets rise as traders gear up for earnings, key jobs data
[HONG KONG] Markets edged up on Tuesday after a largely positive day on Wall Street with investors eyeing a busy week of data and earnings releases that could provide clues about the effects of Donald Trump’s trade policies. A month that started with the explosion of the US president’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on April 2…
Read MoreStocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Sats, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, First Sponsor, Stoneweg Reit, UOI, LMIRT
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Apr 29): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar): The Reit reported a growth in portfolio rental reversions of 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, despite occupancy dipping, in a bourse filing on Monday. All geographies across Clar’s portfolio…
Read MorePirelli asserts independence from China’s Sinochem as it seeks US expansion
[MILAN] Italy’s Pirelli said on Monday (Apr 28) that the government’s “golden powers” in the company meant it was no longer controlled by China’s Sinochem , in a move that might make it easier for the tyre maker to expand in the United States. Pirelli’s Chinese and Italian shareholders have been at odds over the…
Read MoreAlibaba rolls out latest flagship AI model in post-DeepSeek race
[BEIJING] Alibaba Group Holding took the wraps off a new version of its flagship Qwen AI model, sustaining the breakneck pace of development that’s characterised China’s artificial intelligence (AI) sphere in the wake of DeepSeek. Alibaba on Tuesday (Apr 29) unveiled its Qwen3 series of models, which it said rivals DeepSeek’s performance on several fronts,…
Read MoreBrent crude oil prices drop on demand fears
[HOUSTON] Brent crude oil prices fell more than US$1 a barrel on Monday morning as economic worries from the US-China trade war were pressuring demand. Brent crude futures settled at US$65.86 a barrel, down US$1.01, or 1.51 per cent. US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at US$62.05 a barrel, down 97 cents or 1.545 per cent. Brent…
Read MoreEurope: Shares end higher ahead of week’s data, earnings
EUROPEAN shares extended gains on Monday, with most sub-indexes rising, as investors remained optimistic about US-China trade tensions easing ahead of the week’s earnings and economic data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index ended 0.53 per cent higher at 523.19 points, its fifth winning session in a row – a feat last seen in January. Beijing on Friday…
Read MoreXPeng Motors: A car company that doesn’t really want to be one in the first place
[HONG KONG] Right before He Xiaopeng went on stage to launch the 2025 XPeng X9 car, he battled what he called a “miserable” cold. “I slept for 30 out of the past 48 hours. I wanted to be fully energetic to meet all of you,” the co-founder of China’s XPeng Motors told a large crowd…
Read MoreAnt Group enters brokerage business with HK$2.81 billion Bright Smart buy
Published Mon, Apr 28, 2025 · 07:13 PM [HONG KONG] Ant Group, an affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, is buying a HK$2.81 billion (S$476 million) controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities mmodities Group, marking its first acquisition of a securities brokerage licence. Ant agreed to buy a 50.55 per cent stake in Bright…
Read MoreSats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
[NEW YORK] Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open a US$270 million cargo terminal at John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in the US. This is the airport’s first new cargo terminal in 30 years, and will help to reduce…
Read MoreInventory Management: Stop the Bleeding
Managing inventory effectively is essential for any business that wants to stay afloat and thrive. Poor inventory management can lead to financial losses, unsatisfied customers, and a lot of headaches. In this article, we’ll explore why having a solid inventory management system is vital, the common challenges businesses face, and practical ways to optimize your…
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