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Oil slips to 2-week low as US-Iran talks continue, but no peace deal yet
Oil prices slid on optimism that the US and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal, even though they remained at odds over key issues.
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55 minutes ago
Aims Apac Reit eyes data centre growth as it expands beyond industrial assets
Ranamita Chakraborty - Government endorsement for two Sydney sites gives the manager the option to develop them into data centre assets
55 minutes ago
Nasdaq 100’s longer-term trend still bullish despite recent increase in volatility
The Nasdaq 100 Index is approaching a significant technical threshold as investors navigate the intersection of strong artificial intelligence-related earnings growth and...
55 minutes ago
Investor engagement: A road paved with good intentions, but where is it going?
Issuers should have some flexibility to explain their approach in a principles-based manner
58 minutes ago
Crude oil drops as US inches toward Iran deal to reopen Hormuz
OIL dropped on Monday (May 25) as the US and Iran edged toward a deal, although US President Donald Trump said that...
1 hour ago
Gold drops as US Fed governor says next move likely to be rate hike
Bullion is down about 15% since the conflict began in late February
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Commentary: Regulation alone won’t be a silver bullet for ‘dark patterns’ that manipulate consumers
Given how quickly deceptive tactics evolve, especially with AI, countering “dark patterns” will require a multi-pronged approach that includes consumers, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
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‘Market has jumped the shark’: Sizzling chip stocks rally showing signs of patterns seen in 2000
The euphoric growth expectations have not yet been justified by the earnings
8 hours ago
To AI executives, we’re all just ‘meat computers’
This comparison has not landed well with a public anxious about the artificial intelligence future
8 hours ago
No rush for Iran peace deal, says Trump; negotiators focus on Hormuz as US blockade stays
Iran’s Tasnim news agency said the US was still obstructing parts of a potential deal
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‘Both sides must take their time’: Trump says no rush for Iran deal; US blockade stays
Teheran stresses that there remain differences to be resolved
12 hours ago
Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK: Nikkei
The plan to invest £48.7 million to make up to 340,000 units a year has been cancelled
12 hours ago
Nacho versus Taco: Are these Tex-Mex themes about to give investors in Singapore indigestion?
Ben Paul - Mega-cap listing aspirants may draw liquidity away from less exciting companies around the world
13 hours ago
S-Reit retail flows in 2026
Frequent investor presentations remain a strength of the sector
13 hours ago
Directors increase stakes in Aspial Lifestyle, Raffles Medical, Centurion, among others
Leading the buyback tally is Singtel, with 25.5 million shares purchased at an average of S$4.76 apiece
16 hours ago
Lawsuit risk, president’s scorn: Why US companies are tiptoeing into the Trump tariff-refund race
COMPANIES in the US are wary of saying too much about one particular nugget of good news for their bottom line and...
16 hours ago
Shareholder change ‘not a new thing’; firm’s strength comes from its talent: Cycle & Carriage MD
Derryn Wong - The Singapore and Malaysia car retailer’s staying power stems from its management and people, says Wilfrid Foo
16 hours ago
Talent is the company strength, ‘shareholder change is not a new thing’: Cycle & Carriage MD
Derryn Wong - The Singapore and Malaysia car retailer’s staying power stems from its management and people, says Wilfrid Foo
16 hours ago
Showdown at Tanglin Club sees new rival slate elected to general committee
Chloe Lim - Members have passed a resolution to raise term membership entrance fees to S$10,500 annually
20 hours ago
CGSI's Tng maintains 'add' call and 96 cents target price on ISDN
The Edge Singapore - William Tng, the only analyst with an active coverage on ISDN Holdings, has maintained 96 cents target price, following 1QFY2026 earnings that were in line with his full-year projections. Given how ISDN is seen by Tng to continue gaining market share with its competitive strength across the full ran ...
20 hours ago
PhillipCapital's Chew raises target price for TeleChoice second time in two months
The Edge Singapore - Paul Chew of PhillipCapital has kept his "buy" call on TeleChoice International after its 1QFY2026 results that were within expectations. Now, citing the recent re-rating of SGX-listed proxies in the system integration sectors, Chew has applied a higher valuation multiple and has thus rais ...
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More Singapore residents target more than $1 mil and retirement in their 40s: CIMB-NTU study
The Edge Singapore - Financial independence is taking on a new meaning as Singapore residents raise both their wealth ambitions and their timelines, according to a joint study by CIMB Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. According to the second edition of the “Attitudes and Beliefs towards Financial Indepen ...
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Trump says US-Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, would reopen Hormuz
Plans for Teheran’s uranium would be negotiated within 30 to 60 days: media reports
23 hours ago
Proposed US-Iran peace deal involves opening Hormuz during 60-day ceasefire extension: report
Iran would agree to clear the mines it deployed in the strait to let ships pass freely
23 hours ago
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’; Teheran disputes US claim on Hormuz reopening
US officials say Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in deal announced by Trump, reports The New York Times
23 hours ago
Framework of US-Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’, with provision to reopen Hormuz: Trump
The agreement would allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, reports the Fars agency
24 hours ago
Suspect, 21, dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House: US Secret Service
A bystander was also struck during the shooting
24 hours ago
Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, US Secret Service says
A bystander was also struck during the shooting
24 hours ago
Suspect ‘down’ after shooting at officers near White House, official says
A MAN was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday (May 23) after he opened fire with...
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Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows
DHAKA, May 23 : Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows.The package aims to restart production, create jobs and restore business confidence, as export-oriented ind ...
2 days ago
Uber explores Delivery Hero takeover to fight DoorDash globally: sources
The ride-hailing giant has been making acquisitions overseas to strengthen its position internationally
2 days ago
Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO
Analysts highlight sector growth but warn of overlapping holdings and niche market risks
2 days ago
Addvalue Technologies’ FY2026 earnings surge by 147.5% y-o-y to US$4.8 mil
Teo Zheng Long - Addvalue Technologies (SGX: A31 ) has reported earnings of US$4.8 million for FY2026 ended March 31, 147.5% higher y-o-y Revenue was up 59.9% y-o-y to US$24.8 million in FY2026, mainly due to its space connectivity (SPC) related business and advance digital radio (ADR) related business, which contin ...
2 days ago
Anthropic nears US$30 billion funding round to top OpenAI as most valuable AI startup
Each co-lead investor plans to inject roughly US$2 billion