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Singapore shares retreat after Fed December minutes; STI down 0.6%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 281 to 222, with 982.3 million shares worth S$913.1 million changing handsSINGAPORE shares finished lower on Thursday (Jan 9), after US Federal...
Chip designer Arm considers acquiring Ampere computing
SOFTBANK Group and its majority-owned Arm Holdings are exploring a deal for Ampere Computing, according to sources familiar with the matter.Ampere, the Oracle-backed semiconductor designer, has drawn takeover interest...
Seven & i convenience store recovery hits wider retail headwinds
SEVEN & i Holdings will show some signs of recovery at its convenience stores in Japan and North America when it reports quarterly results, but that may not be...
Jefferies profit triples in sign dealmaking slump is ending
JEFFERIES Financial Group’s profit soared on a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A ) and a surge in equity-trading revenue, signs that the multiyear dealmaking slump is coming to...
Fed minutes show officials were eager to slow interest-rate cuts
FEDERAL Reserve officials in December adopted a new stance on rate-cutting amid elevated inflation risks, deciding to move more slowly in the months ahead.“Participants indicated that the committee was...
Lost in the Mail? What You Need to Know About Weekend Deliveries
Ever wondered if your mail’s going to show up on a Saturday or Sunday? You’re not alone. Understanding the weekend mail delivery schedule can save you a lot of...
Tesla poised for 1 billion euros windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
TESLA could collect more than 1 billion euros (S$1.4 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union this year, UBS...
Japan flags foreign takeover of 7-Eleven owner as a national security issue
A POTENTIAL foreign acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i would be “heavily related” to national security, Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday (Jan 8).His public...
