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Cigna resumes merger discussions with Humana after talks ended last year
CIGNA Group has revived efforts to combine with its smaller rival Humana after merger talks fell apart late last year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The two...
Singapore rejects crypto CEO’s PR bid; Nansen boss may relocate
SINGAPORE’S push to foster a digital-asset hub jumped back into the spotlight this week when Nansen chief executive officer Alex Svanevik revealed his application for permanent residence (PR) there...
Meta must face Massachusetts social media addiction lawsuit
META Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts alleging the social media company purposely deployed features on its Instagram platform to addict young users and deceived the public about...
US dollar falls as risk appetite rises after China; but set for 3rd weekly gain
THE US dollar fell on Friday (Oct 18), taking a breather after five straight days of gains, as risk appetite increased following yet another round of stimulus measures from...
Sinopharm’s China TCM buyout bid lapses without regulatory nods
CHINA National Pharmaceutical Group’s latest attempt to take China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Holdings private has fallen through as it was unable to secure necessary regulatory approval from Chinese...
US: Nasdaq, S&P 500 open higher on tech boost
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday (Oct 18), lifted by advances in technology shares, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower.The Dow Jones Industrial...
StanChart sells India personal loan business to Kotak Mahindra Bank
KOTAK Mahindra Bank will buy Standard Chartered Bank’s personal loan business in India, the Indian lender said on Friday (Oct 18), leaving the UK-based company to focus on its...
P&G misses quarterly sales estimates on weakening demand in US, China
PROCTER & Gamble missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales on Friday (Oct 18), as consumers in its major markets, the US and China, switched to cheaper household and...
