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Europe: Stoxx 600 inches up as Novo Nordisk surges at start of Christmas week
Europe: Stoxx 600 inches up as Novo Nordisk surges at start of Christmas week
EUROPE’S Stoxx 600 closed slightly higher at the start of a holiday-shortened week, as a spike in Novo Nordisk shares boosted the healthcare sector and capped losses on the...
Malaysia, Indonesia to battle for IPO supremacy in 2025 as signs point to Asean market comeback
Malaysia, Indonesia to battle for IPO supremacy in 2025 as signs point to Asean market comeback
Industry observers say the region’s listings are expected to improve amid lower interest rates and economic growthINDONESIA and Malaysia are likely to jostle for the top spot on the...
How Queen Elizabeth’s Will Divided Her Fortune
Queen Elizabeth’s will has been a topic of much curiosity and speculation. People are eager to know how her vast wealth and treasured possessions were distributed. Her will not...
US: Wall St mixed at start of holiday-shortened week
US: Wall St mixed at start of holiday-shortened week
Wall Street’s main indexes were muted at the start of a holiday-shortened week on Monday (Dec 23), as a stopgap government funding bill averted a partial shutdown and investors...
Xerox to buy printer maker Lexmark from Chinese owners in US.5 billion deal
Xerox to buy printer maker Lexmark from Chinese owners in US$1.5 billion deal
The office equipment manufacturer has seen its revenue shrink for five straight quartersOFFICE equipment manufacturer Xerox will buy Chinese-owned printer and printing software maker Lexmark International in a US$1.5...
Dollar Bill Symbols: Complete Guide
Ever wondered about the symbols on a dollar bill? They’re everywhere, and each one tells a story. From the face of George Washington to the mysterious pyramid and eye,...
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs inflate cost of imports
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs inflate cost of imports
CHINESE automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs added as much as 35 per cent to the cost of...
Two new ride-hailing operators awarded provisional licences in Singapore
Two new ride-hailing operators awarded provisional licences in Singapore
TWO new ride-hail service operators – Geo Lah and Trans-cab Services – will enter the Singapore market in 2025. The news comes as licensed operators of point-to-point (P2P) transport...
US investors pay biggest premium for TSMC shares in two months
US investors pay biggest premium for TSMC shares in two months
TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) US-listed shares cost almost 25 per cent more than those in its domestic market at the end of last week, a sign that global...
1MDB sues Amicorp for over US billion for allegedly facilitating US billion fraud
1MDB sues Amicorp for over US$1 billion for allegedly facilitating US$7 billion fraud
The lawsuit seeks damages of more than US$1 billion from the financial services providerSCANDAL-HIT Malaysian state fund 1MDB and its subsidiaries have filed a claim against Amicorp and co-founder...