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Berkshire to boost investments in Japanese trading houses
WARREN Buffett said on Saturday (Feb 22) that his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway will likely increase its ownership in the five Japanese…
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Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale: report
Bain is believed to have offered a valuation of more than 700 billion yen for York Holdings JAPAN’S Seven & i Holdings, operator of the…
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Nasdaq soars to new heights: What investors should know
ON FEB 19, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 achieved record highs, climbing by 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent, respectively. Their upward…
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Malaysia’s Sunway sets sights on regional expansion
With success in its home base, the company is now looking to expand its reach in the region, especially in existing markets such as…
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MAS review group disappoints, then delivers
Some market watchers may worry demand-side measures such as the S$5 billion EQDP are the wrong place to start, but the review group has…
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Can MAS Review Group’s S$5 Billion Boost Revive the SGX?
An effective overhaul of the ecosystem could depend on the full set of measures, due to be released by August THE full update on the…
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Housing market gets worrying sign
Sales of existing homes in the U.S. fell by 4.9 percent in January compared to the month before to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08…
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Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…
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Outrage over what "old man" demands after worker falls and fractures spine
A viral video of the moment a woman collapsed while working at a retail store has stunned the internet, with more than 5.2 million views…
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Shein’s annual profit down by more than a third: report
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on…
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Does the existing approach to corporate governance help or hinder innovation?
There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be more…
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Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
A private company is aiming to heave a microwave oven-size spacecraft toward an asteroid later this week, its goal to kick off a future…
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Fired federal employees describe turmoil in final days: "Massacre"
Annelise Waling found out February 16 that she was fired from the U.S. Forest Service. It was a deeply unsettling feeling, but she said…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday (Feb 22) reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to US$334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett…
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Wee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional…
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Healthcare S-Reits are here to stay
HEALTHCARE real estate investment trusts (Reits) have been the best-performing Reit subsector in the year to date as at Feb 20, recording…
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Yankees 3-Year Starter Has 4 Words to Describe Playing Future
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024…
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Mets Blockbuster Trade Idea Brings Cy Young Award Winner to New York
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024…
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Sales Forecasting: Crystal Ball Not Required
Sales forecasting can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and templates, you can create forecasts…
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Padres Predicted To Trade $71 Million Ace To 1 Of 4 Potential Suitors
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of…
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Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has long tried to crack into the Indian automobile market and has confronted trade barriers that…
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17-Year-Old Blades Brown's High School Classes Pay Mexico Open Dividends
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has…