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Hong Kong sees rush of IPO filings on last trading day of 2024
A SLEW of companies have announced plans to list shares in Hong Kong over the next month in a further sign the city’s IPO market is…
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Speaks Out Following Suspension for Lawrence Hit
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Now that Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's three-game suspension is over, he broke the…
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A strong geomagnetic storm will make northern lights more visible
Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center say that geomagnetic storms…
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Venezuela fines TikTok US$10 million over viral challenge deaths
VENEZUELA’S highest court on Monday (Dec 30) fined TikTok US$10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left…
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Gold flat; en route to best year in more than a decade
GOLD prices were unchanged in early Asian hours on Tuesday (Dec 31), the last trading day of an eventful year that saw the metal post its…
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Yankees Favored To Land $427 Million Superstar If Trade Talks Heat Up
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Toronto Blue Jays may not reach a contract extension with their superstar first baseman, Vladimir…
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Chinese toy maker Bloks Group files for up to HK$1.46 billion Hong Kong IPO
BLOKS Group is looking to raise as much as HK$1.46 billion (S$225 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), as the Chinese…
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Singapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at…
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Nvidia closes US$700 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
CHIPMAKER Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai, the startup said on Monday (Dec 30), following antitrust…
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KTM Confirms Future in MotoGP: 'It Is Planned Not to Extend'
The prominent Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has announced its intention to exit the MotoGP racing series by the end of their…
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Hong Kong dollar strongest since 2021 on record funding costs
THE Hong Kong dollar climbed to its strongest level in three and a half years, thanks to a year-end surge in demand that pushed the…
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Stocks to watch: Wilmar International, Dasin Retail Trust
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 31): Wilmar International:…
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Big Lots’ new rescue deal at risk following creditor opposition
A NEW proposal to prevent Big Lots from shutting all its stores is at risk following complaints from some creditors that stand to incur…
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Cooler weather for the New Year, coldest air of season next week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Monday was the final warm day we will see for awhile. High temperatures were in the low to mid 70s, but a…
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Full list of states under "high" avalanche warning
Montana, Utah, Idaho and Colorado are under a "high" danger warning for avalanches from Monday until Tuesday morning, according to the…
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Donald Trump Is Elon Musk’s Landlord
“Chancellor Oaf Schitz or whatever his name is will lose,” Musk said in response on X, referring to current German chancellor and…
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How Jimmy Carter lost his job and found his mission: a personal remembrance
As the media has been blanketed with well-deserved praise for President Jimmy Carter's noble life, it feels as though everything has now…
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New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025 Live Stream Online from London, New York, and More
New Year's Eve fireworks are among the most significant celebrations to welcome the new year. People from worldwide are preparing to bid…
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Pakistan Will Build Another Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Unit
The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) issued a construction license to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) for Chashma…
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Laura Loomer Attacks “Welfare Queen” Elon Musk as MAGA Feud Continues
“Chancellor Oaf Schitz or whatever his name is will lose,” Musk said in response on X, referring to current German chancellor and…
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Liam Payne's manager, two hotel workers charged in One Direction singer's death
A representative for Liam Payne was charged with manslaughter in connection with the One Direction veteran’s death in October, Argentine…
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German Government: Musk Trying to Influence Election With “Nonsense”
“Chancellor Oaf Schitz or whatever his name is will lose,” Musk said in response on X, referring to current German chancellor and…
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Singapore’s stock market may hinge on reforms in 2025, but outlook for some sectors look bright
ANALYSTS expect Singapore stocks to outperform and see significant upside in 2025, but there is a caveat: This is likely to happen only if…
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Singapore stocks’ showing may hinge on reforms in 2025, but outlook for some sectors look bright
ANALYSTS expect Singapore stocks to outperform and see significant upside in 2025, but there is a caveat: This is likely to happen only if…