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Australian, NZ dollars run out of steam, ponder rate outlooks
Australian, NZ dollars run out of steam, ponder rate outlooks
THE Australian and New Zealand dollars faltered on Tuesday as momentum from last week’s rally seeped away and markets pondered the outlook for steady interest rates at home.
Investors in Singapore among least likely to expect ESG funds to outperform market
Investors in Singapore among least likely to expect ESG funds to outperform market
INVESTORS in Singapore are among those who have more tempered expectations when it comes to ESG (environmental, social and governance) funds, a new study by AXA Investment Managers (IM)...
Australia central bank pondered raising rates on higher inflation risks
Australia central bank pondered raising rates on higher inflation risks
AUSTRALIA’S central bank decided to stand pat on interest rates at its May meeting in part to avoid “excessively fine-tuning” policy, but judged a hike might be needed if...
Nintendo buys studio to bring more outside games to next Switch
Nintendo buys studio to bring more outside games to next Switch
NINTENDO has acquired Miami-based Shiver Entertainment to help bring more games from outside developers to its next-generation Switch platform.
Samsung replaces chip division chief as it tries to catch Hynix
Samsung replaces chip division chief as it tries to catch Hynix
SAMSUNG Electronics has replaced the head of its semiconductor arm, appointing a memory chip veteran to spearhead efforts to catch up with SK Hynix in the booming AI arena....
Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, TSH Resources, OUE, Cordlife
Stocks to watch: SIA, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, TSH Resources, OUE, Cordlife
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (May 21):
Top US banking regulator offers resignation after toxic workplace report
Top US banking regulator offers resignation after toxic workplace report
A TOP US banking regulator offered his resignation on Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a “patriarchal” culture at the agency he leads....
Dell deepens AI push with new PCs, Nvidia-powered servers
Dell deepens AI push with new PCs, Nvidia-powered servers
DELL Technologies unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled personal computers (PCs) powered by Qualcomm processors and said a new server which supports Nvidia’s latest chips will be...
Zoom projects lacklustre sales on stagnant customer growth
Zoom projects lacklustre sales on stagnant customer growth
ZOOM Video Communications gave a sales forecast that was in line with estimates, suggesting the software maker’s effort to provide a wider range of productivity tools is not yet...
Silver rally just getting started, could outpace gold’s climb: observers
Silver rally just getting started, could outpace gold’s climb: observers
SPOT silver prices on Monday (May 20) rallied further to a new 11-year high, and market observers said the “underdog” in the precious metals market could outpace gold’s stellar...