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Marco Polo Marine directors boost shareholding
Marco Polo Marine directors boost shareholding
Over the five trading sessions from Nov 29 to Dec 5, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional inflow of S$418 million. This inflow...
Lilly to boost obesity drug supply with US billion expansion
Lilly to boost obesity drug supply with US$3 billion expansion
ELI Lilly is spending another US$3 billion to build out its US manufacturing footprint as it ramps up production of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs.The latest investment –...
Aviva is said to boost Direct Line takeover bid to £3.4 billion
Aviva is said to boost Direct Line takeover bid to £3.4 billion
AVIVA has increased its offer for Direct Line Insurance Group to about £3.4 billion (S$5.8 billion), days after its initial proposal to buy the UK motor insurer was rejected,...
Cognac and champagne makers seek to boost US exports to avoid tariff risks
Cognac and champagne makers seek to boost US exports to avoid tariff risks
PRODUCERS of Cognac and Champagne are seeking to ship more bottles to the US as they brace for potential extra tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. LVMH’s Cognac brand Hennessy has...
Singapore investors think AI investments boost companies’ productivity, profitability: PwC survey 
Singapore investors think AI investments boost companies’ productivity, profitability: PwC survey 
SINGAPORE investors think technological advances will be the most significant driver of change for the businesses they invest in – ahead of factors such as government regulation, geopolitics, supply...
Australia shares hit record high again on boost from banks
Australia shares hit record high again on boost from banks
Australian shares hit a record high on Thursday (Nov 28), helped by a sustained rally in the heavyweight banking stocks, despite concerns over valuation and the impact of high...
Europe: Stoxx 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost
Europe: Stoxx 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost
EUROPEAN real estate stocks surged, propelling the benchmark index to a one-week high on Friday (Nov 22), while easing of geopolitical tensions also relieved some recent selling pressure.The pan-European...
Nestle to cut costs, boost marketing under new CEO
Nestle to cut costs, boost marketing under new CEO
It aims to achieve cost savings of at least 2.5 billion Swiss francs by 2027, in addition to ongoing savings of around 1.2 billion Swiss francsNestle will boost advertising...
Japan’s megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
Japan’s megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
JAPAN’S three megabanks raised their annual profit forecasts to all-time highs on Thursday (Nov 14), fuelled by robust lending demand and higher margins following a July interest rate hike...
GP Industries back in black with 62.9% net profit boost on stronger revenue, cost controls
GP Industries back in black with 62.9% net profit boost on stronger revenue, cost controls
BATTERY maker bounced back into the black with a 62.9 per cent jump in net profit in its first half of FY2025, driven by revenue growth and tighter cost...