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Visa earnings top estimates as spending on network stays strong
[ad_1] The company also says at the investor day that it expects its value-added services to account for more than half of total revenue in coming yearsPublished Wed, Apr 30,...
ASM’s orders beat estimates on strong demand from China
[ad_1] [NETHERLANDS] ASM International’s first-quarter orders beat estimates, fuelled by high demand for chipmaking equipment in artificial intelligence (AI) linked segments and solid sales in China.Orders rose 14 per cent...
UK sets out new rules for crypto as it aligns with US on approach
[ad_1] [LONDON] Britain will bring cryptocurrencies under compulsory regulation, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday as the government signalled it would cooperate closely with the United States on the...
Are the “Magnificent Seven” Still Magnificent?
[ad_1] Have you been following the recent drop in tech stocks? If so, you’ve likely noticed that even the strongest names in the market — the so-called Magnificent Seven —...
Europe: Earnings-driven moves take Stoxx 600 to sixth consecutive daily gain
[ad_1] EUROPEAN shares extended gains to a sixth session on Tuesday, with financials giving support following earnings from HSBC and Deutsche Bank, though focus was on how companies are assessing the...
Starbucks says turnaround on track as sales decline persists
[ad_1] [CHICAGO] Starbucks’ chief executive officer said he’s confident the company’s turnaround is progressing even though a key gauge of sales declined faster than expected in the latest quarter.Same-store sales...
Indonesia’s state banks eye bigger share of growing wealth market in Singapore
[ad_1] [JAKARTA] Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Mandiri, Indonesia’s state-owned banks, are pulling out all the stops to make their mark in Singapore’s competitive wealth management sector.This comes as...
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as investors eye trade developments, earnings
[ad_1] Published Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 09:43 PM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell at the open on Tuesday (Apr 29), while the Dow was flat as...
Coca-Cola results beat estimates on price hikes, demand surge
[ad_1] [ATLANTA] Coca-Cola on Tuesday (Apr 29) reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, as the beverage giant benefits from price hikes and enjoys strong demand for its...
Sheng Siong Q1 net profit up 6.1% to S$38.5 million on stronger sales
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Supermarket operator Sheng Siong recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$38.5 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$36.3 million the year...
IReit Global reports higher committed occupancy and stable leverage for Q1 2025
[ad_1] Committed occupancy is marginally higher due to new leases committed within the Spanish portfolio[Singapore] IReit Global reported 88.7 per cent occupancy rate at the end of Q1 2025, up...
GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy
[ad_1] [DETROIT] General Motors has pulled its annual forecast, reflecting the uncertain effects of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, even as it reported strong quarterly results.The Detroit automaker’s...