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Alibaba rockets more than 14% to boost Hong Kong market
Alibaba rockets more than 14% to boost Hong Kong market
SHARES in e-commerce titan Alibaba soared more than 14 per cent on Friday (Feb 21), extending a blistering rally in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, after forecast-topping earnings added...
Abrdn in talks to launch China asset management venture with Citic unit: sources
Abrdn in talks to launch China asset management venture with Citic unit: sources
ABRDN is in advanced talks with Citic Bank to launch an asset management joint venture in China, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the British firm...
StanChart reports 18% rise in annual profit, roughly in line with estimates
StanChart reports 18% rise in annual profit, roughly in line with estimates
STANDARD Chartered reported on Friday its annual profit rose 18 per cent, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates, on strong performance of its wealth and markets business.The London-based bank...
Rex International falls 19.5% to Salt=
Rex International falls 19.5% to S$0.173 on heavy trading after profit warning
SHARES of oil exploration and production company Rex International fell on Friday (Feb 21) morning on heavy trading after the company said it was expecting to post a net...
PBOC injects most short-term funds this month amid cash crunch
PBOC injects most short-term funds this month amid cash crunch
The PBOC has been tolerating a surge in repo rates and kept liquidity conditions tight, aiming to support the yuan amid economic headwindsCHINA’S central bank increased injection of short-term...
Trump tariff worries set gold on course for eighth straight weekly gain
Trump tariff worries set gold on course for eighth straight weekly gain
GOLD prices were little changed on Friday (Feb 21) but remained on track for an eighth successive weekly gain, driven by concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans,...
Meta reduces stock options for staff despite trading at record highs: FT
Meta reduces stock options for staff despite trading at record highs: FT
META Platforms has cut back on its yearly distribution of stock options by about 10 per cent for tens of thousands of employees despite the social media giant trading...
Singapore Oil Hub Opportunities Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
Singapore Oil Hub Opportunities Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The city-state may be able to leverage its robust infrastructure and strategic location to help companies adjustWITH US tariffs shaking up global trade, Singapore could profit by leveraging its...
Payments firm Block’s profit misses estimate on underwhelming holiday spending
Payments firm Block’s profit misses estimate on underwhelming holiday spending
BLOCK’S fourth-quarter profit fell short of estimates as spending growth during the holiday season and gains from a post-election surge in bitcoin lagged expectations, sending the payment firm’s shares...
Far East Hospitality Trust expands mandate to global investments, adjacent lodging asset classes
Far East Hospitality Trust expands mandate to global investments, adjacent lodging asset classes
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will have an expanded mandate to invest in new geographical markets and asset classes, effective 30 days from Thursday (Feb 20).The managers of the...