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Stocks to watch: DBS, UOB, Sats, Far East Orchard, GuocoLand, Elite UK Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 19): DBS: The lender inked a memorandum of understanding with the the Australian Trade...
Airbus hits US$21 billion orders at Paris Air Show as Boeing focuses on India crash
[PARIS] Airbus secured more aircraft orders on Wednesday, raising its total to US$21 billion at this week’s subdued Paris Air Show, while rival Boeing opted not to announce new sales...
Europe: Shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh; eyes on Fed decision
EUROPEAN shares declined on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East adding to market uncertainty.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.36...
Sats prices US$100 million in fixed-rate notes at 4.648%
[SINGAPORE] In-flight caterer and ground handler Sats on Wednesday (Jun 18) priced US$100 million in fixed-rate notes due Jun 23, 2030, at 4.648 per cent.The Series 003 notes will...
Inside Wilmar’s graft probe: How a cooking oil crisis led to a multitrillion rupiah corruption scandal
[SINGAPORE] Indonesian authorities in May seized 11.8 trillion rupiah (S$928 million) from global palm oil company Wilmar as part of an ongoing corruption case involving allegations of bribery to...
CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
[NEW YORK] A blistering rally in a tiny, money-losing traditional Chinese medicine company’s stock has vaulted its founder’s net worth to among the world’s largest fortunes.
The firm, Hong Kong-based...