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Quick takes: What Trump’s win means for Asia markets, currencies and interest rates
MANY parts of global markets rallied massively as Donald Trump decisively won the US election on Wednesday (Nov 6).US stocks soared, the dollar strengthened against many major currencies, while Bitcoin...
Bulgari CEO sees China luxury market recovering in next two years
CHINA’S luxury market may recover in the next 24 months as the country’s economy bounces back, Bulgari chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin said. The LVMH-owned jeweller has seen a more...
Singapore shares open higher on Thursday; STI up 0.6%
SINGAPORE shares began Thursday (Nov 7) trading in positive territory as markets abroad saw mixed results. As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.6 per cent or...
Bank of England to cut rates in decision that will be overshadowed by budget, Trump
THE Bank of England (BOE) is likely to lower interest rates for only the second time this year in a decision that will be overshadowed by the fallout from the...
Stocks to watch: DBS, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Nov 7): DBS: Singapore’s largest lender beat estimates with record net profit crossing the S$3...
Stellantis to lay off 1,100 workers at Ohio Jeep plant
STELLANTIS said on Wednesday (Nov 6) that it is laying off about 1,100 employees at a Jeep Gladiator plant in Toledo, Ohio, as it works to improve efficiency and reduce...
Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech
SAN FRANCISCO — On election night, as Republican Donald Trump inched closer to reclaiming the U.S. presidency, some tech executives and venture capitalists rejoiced.“The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal...
Looking for new activities? Google wants you to turn to its navigation app
Search giant Google wants people to use its navigation app for more than just finding directions and avoiding traffic.The tech giant is adding generative artificial intelligence features to Google Maps...
Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here’s what Apple Intelligence can do
Apple’s new artificial intelligence tools are here. Now the company is trying to help customers understand them. The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant on Wednesday began offering 15-minute sessions for customers...
Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up?
No one has ever applauded me for getting out of bed before. But for the last week and a half a tiny, cheery red machine has been rewarding me with...
Voters are seeing more deepfakes — and worrying more about their influence. How to spot them
Weeks after former President Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., a video circulated on social media that appeared to show Vice President Kamala Harris saying at a rally,...
L.A. Times, Washington Post see subscription cancellations over not endorsing in presidential race
The Los Angeles Times and Washington Post have seen significant subscription cancellations in the days since their billionaire owners decided not to endorse in the presidential race after the editorial...