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Toyota sees 180 billion yen profit hit in two months from tariffs
Toyota sees 180 billion yen profit hit in two months from tariffs
May 8, 2025
[TOKYO] Toyota Motor said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a 180 billion yen (S$1.6 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese...
DBS loan demand to remain strong in H1, full-year growth likely at 5 to 6%: CEO Tan Su Shan
DBS loan demand to remain strong in H1, full-year growth likely at 5 to 6%: CEO Tan Su Shan
May 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] DBS expects its loan demand will remain strong in the first half of 2025, but warned that it may slow in the second half if the trade war...
US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers
US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers
May 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The US Federal Reserve keeping rates steady is a plus for stability in Asia’s financial markets, but trade uncertainty from tariffs remains a key risk for equities and...
DBS shares jump more than 2% after earnings beat estimates
DBS shares jump more than 2% after earnings beat estimates
May 8, 2025
Its shares outperformed UOB and OCBC in morning trade.[SINGAPORE] DBS shares rose 2.1 per cent or S$0.88 on Thursday (May 8) to reach S$43.64 as at 11.26am. It bucked...
Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
May 8, 2025
Published Thu, May 8, 2025 · 09:30 AM[BENGALURU] Gold prices climbed on Thursday (May 8) after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labour market risks fuelling economic...
ANZ’s H1 cash earnings largely flat, margins stay pressured
ANZ’s H1 cash earnings largely flat, margins stay pressured
May 8, 2025
Published Thu, May 8, 2025 · 08:45 AMAUSTRALIA’S ANZ Group reported largely flat first-half cash earnings on Thursday (May 8), as persistent competition in the home loan market and a rise...
Stocks to watch: DBS, Great Eastern, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
Stocks to watch: DBS, Great Eastern, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
May 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit for its first quarter fell due to...
Stocks to watch: DBS, Great Eastern, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
Stocks to watch: DBS, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
May 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit for its first quarter fell due to...
Robinhood plans blockchain to trade US assets in Europe
Robinhood plans blockchain to trade US assets in Europe
May 7, 2025
[NEW YORK] Robinhood Markets is developing a blockchain-based platform that will allow retail investors in Europe to trade US securities such as stocks, according to two sources familiar with...
DBS Q1 profit falls 2% to S.9 billion; pays Salt=
DBS Q1 profit falls 2% to S$2.9 billion; pays S$0.75 per share in dividends
May 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] DBS’ net profit for its first quarter fell due to higher tax expenses from the implementation of the 15 per cent global minimum tax, it said on Thursday...